TRUE CRIME COLLECTION: Real-Life Tales from the District Attorney's Office in New York City


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Arthur Cheney Train's 'True Crime Collection: Real-Life Tales from the District Attorney's Office in New York City' is a compelling compilation of gripping true crime stories that provide readers with an inside look into the criminal justice system. Written in a captivating and suspenseful style, the book delves into the intricate details of various criminal cases prosecuted by the District Attorney's Office in New York City, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of seeking justice. Train's attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of each case make this book a captivating read for true crime enthusiasts and legal scholars alike. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York, the book offers a unique perspective on crime and punishment during a turbulent time in American history. Arthur Cheney Train, a former prosecutor himself, draws upon his firsthand experience in the legal field to craft a collection of real-life stories that are as informative as they are enthralling. 'True Crime Collection' comes highly recommended to readers who enjoy delving into the complexities of the criminal justice system and uncovering the truth behind notorious cases.




NY True Crime: Turn of the Century Cases


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True Stories of Crime from the District Attorney's Office tell of mayhem, corruption, forgery, murders, and other crimes that were going on in New York City in the late 19th and the early 20th century. Table of Contents: The Woman in the Case Five Hundred Million Dollars The Lost Stradivarius The Last of the Wire-Tappers The Franklin Syndicate A Study in Finance The "Duc De Nevers" A Finder of Missing Heirs A Murder Conspiracy A Flight into Texas A Case of Circumstantial Evidence Arthur Cheney Train (1875-1945) was an American lawyer and writer of legal thrillers, particularly known for his novels of courtroom intrigue and the creation of the fictional lawyer Mr. Ephraim Tutt, a wily old lawyer who supported the common man and always had a trick up his sleeve to right the law's injustices. Train wrote a number of novels and short stories inspired by his parallel career as a lawyer in private practice and a New York County District Attorney.




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Mrs. Sherlock Holmes


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Nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime! This is the shocking and amazing true story of the first female U.S. District Attorney and traveling detective who found missing 18-year-old Ruth Cruger when the entire NYPD had given up. Mrs. Sherlock Holmes tells the true story of Grace Humiston, the lawyer, detective, and first woman U.S. District Attorney who turned her back on New York society life to become one of the nation's greatest crime-fighters during an era when women were still not allowed to vote. After agreeing to take the sensational case of missing eighteen-year-old Ruth Cruger, Grace and her partner, the hard-boiled detective Julius J. Kron, navigated a dangerous web of secret boyfriends, two-faced cops, underground tunnels, rumors of white slavery, and a mysterious pale man, in a desperate race against time. Brad Ricca's Mrs. Sherlock Holmes is the first-ever narrative biography of this singular woman the press nicknamed after fiction's greatest detective. Her poignant story reveals important clues about missing girls, the media, and the real truth of crime stories. Mrs. Sherlock Holmes is a nominee for the 2018 Edgar Awards for Best Fact Crime.




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