Shadows of the Past

A young socialite vanishes in the heart of New York, leaving only questions and rumors behind.

Step into the glittering world of 1910 Manhattan, where Dorothy Arnold—a well-to-do heiress—disappeared without a trace after a routine shopping trip. Despite a citywide search, relentless media coverage, and desperate family efforts, Dorothy’s fate remains one of America’s most haunting mysteries.

This book unearths the social pressures, secret romances, and hidden scandals that shaped Dorothy’s life and the investigation that followed. Drawing on period newspapers, police files, and new analysis, it’s a gripping exploration of class, gender, and the dark side of the Gilded Age.

Keywords: Dorothy Arnold, missing persons, Gilded Age, New York City, true crime, unsolved disappearance

Can you solve the mystery that stumped a city?

A city enthralled, a crime unsolved, a woman’s voice lost to history.

Mary Rogers was a beloved beauty whose mysterious death in 1841 sent shockwaves through New York. As the press sensationalized her story and the city clamored for answers, the investigation unraveled amid corruption and scandal. Even Edgar Allan Poe was drawn to the case, immortalizing Mary in his fiction.

This book dives deep into the social upheaval, media frenzy, and political intrigue of antebellum New York, revealing how Mary’s case shaped the city’s criminal justice system and inspired generations of writers and detectives.

Keywords: Mary Rogers, Edgar Allan Poe, unsolved murder, New York history, true crime, 19th century

Will you uncover the truth behind the city’s most infamous murder?

A farmhouse of horrors, a killer who vanished, and a legend that endures.

On the outskirts of La Porte, Indiana, Belle Gunness built a new life—and a secret graveyard. When her farmhouse went up in flames in 1908, investigators uncovered a chilling pattern of missing suitors, buried bodies, and unanswered questions. Did Belle perish in the fire, or did she escape to kill again?

This book peels back the layers of myth and fact, exploring the psychology of one of America’s most elusive female serial killers. With fresh research, survivor stories, and forensic analysis, it’s a haunting journey into betrayal, greed, and the limits of justice.

Keywords: Belle Gunness, serial killer, Indiana history, unsolved crimes, true crime, murder farm

Dare to enter the farm where secrets never stay buried.

Three women. Three mysteries. One unforgettable collection for true crime lovers.

The Vanishing Act brings together the first three Shadows of the Past books—Dorothy Arnold, Mary Rogers, and Belle Gunness—each a real-life enigma that confounded investigators and captivated the public. This trilogy explores the intersection of gender, media, and the limits of early forensic science, showing how each woman’s story became part of America’s collective memory.

With exclusive commentary, rare archival materials, and fresh insights, this collection is essential reading for history buffs, armchair detectives, and anyone fascinated by the unresolved. Discover how these cases shaped the evolution of criminal investigation and why their mysteries endure.

Keywords: true crime trilogy, missing women, cold cases, historical mystery, unsolved disappearances, American history

Experience the trilogy that redefines America’s most haunting cold cases.

A visionary architect, a deadly obsession, and a trial that shocked a nation.

In 1906, Stanford White—famed architect of New York’s skyline—was murdered in a crowded theater by Harry Thaw, the jealous husband of Evelyn Nesbit. The resulting trial exposed the dark secrets of America’s upper crust: forbidden love, betrayal, and the dangerous allure of power. The media dubbed it the “Trial of the Century.”

This book offers a front-row seat to the Gilded Age’s most notorious scandal, blending courtroom drama with intimate portraits of the people at its center. Explore the intersection of celebrity, justice, and social change in a story as timely now as it was then.

Keywords: Stanford White, Evelyn Nesbit, Gilded Age, true crime, murder trial, New York history, scandal

Step inside a courtroom where love, power, and revenge turned deadly.

Jazz, fear, and murder: the untold story of New Orleans’ most infamous serial killer.

Between 1918 and 1919, New Orleans was haunted by a shadowy figure known only as the Axeman. As jazz poured from the city’s dance halls, terror swept through immigrant neighborhoods, and the press fanned the flames of panic. The killer’s bizarre letter to the newspapers—and his apparent obsession with music—made the case a true crime legend.

The Music of Murder reconstructs the Axeman’s spree using original police files, survivor accounts, and modern investigative insights. Meet the victims, suspects, and jazz musicians caught up in a citywide nightmare. Discover how the Axeman’s reign changed New Orleans forever—and why the case still fascinates historians and true crime fans alike.

• Detailed timeline of every Axeman attack and the city’s response
• Portraits of victims, suspects, and the detectives who hunted the killer
• Analysis of the infamous Axeman letter and its legacy in popular culture
• Insights into jazz, immigrant life, and the social fabric of early 20th-century New Orleans
• Perfect for true crime readers, history buffs, and book clubs

Keywords: Axeman of New Orleans, Jazz Age, serial killer, true crime, unsolved case, historical mystery, American South

🎺 Ready to walk the gaslit streets of New Orleans, feel the pulse of its music, and confront the mystery of murder?