True Crime

True Crime is a non-fiction genre that reads like a story, but sadly the facts are true.

Readers are drawn to these narrative non-fiction works due to their factual nature but they "must be able to trust the author" (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology [SAIT], 2016, p. 4). This is generally achieved through evidence presented throughout the work such as diagrams, pictures, and a list of resources at the end of chapters or the work itself (SAIT).

True Crime works are often dark and contain details of graphic violence. Reader beware.

For a suggestions on a True Crime book to read, see Oprah's list here.

References

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. (2016). Module 6: Narrative nonfiction. Retrieved from SAIT LIBR 260 Desire2Learn site.