Dear Reader:

The book you are about to read is the latest bestseller from the St. Martin’s True Crime Library, the imprint the New York Times calls “the leader in true crime!” Each month, we offer you a fascinating account of the latest, most sensational crime that has captured the national attention. St. Martin’s is the publisher of perennial bestselling true crime author Jack Olsen (SON and DOC) whose SALT OF THE EARTH is the true story of how one woman fought and triumphed over life-shattering violence; Joseph Wambaugh called it “powerful and absorbing.” DEATH OF A LITTLE PRINCESS recounts the investigation into the horrifying murder of child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey; the author is Don Davis, who wrote FALLEN HERO, the New York Times bestselling account of the O.J. Simpson case. Peter Meyer tells how a teenage love pact turned deadly in BLIND LOVE: The True Story of the Texas Cadet Murders. For those who believe slavery is a thing of the past, Wensley Clarkson proves them wrong in SLAVE GIRLS: The Shocking World of Human Bondage. Fannie Weinstein and Melinda Wilson tell the story of a beautiful honors student who was lured into the dark world of sex for hire in THE COED CALL GIRL MURDER.

St. Martin’s True Crime Library gives you the stories behind the headlines. Our authors take you right to the scene of the crime and into the minds of the most notorious murderers to show you what really makes them tick. St. Martin’s True Crime Library paperbacks are better than the most terrifying thriller, because it’s all true! The next time you want a crackling good read, make sure it’s got the St. Martin’s True Crime Library logo on the spine—you’ll be up all night!

Charles E. Spicer, Jr.

Senior Editor, St. Martin’s True Crime Library