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Journey into Crime offers a global tour of some of the world’s most baffling and dramatic criminal cases. Whitehead brings readers to Tokyo, Greece, Belgium, China, Italy, France, Germany, England, and the United States, detailing infamous episodes of piracy, intrigue, murder, adultery, and treason.
The book blends biographical insight with true‑crime reportage, providing vivid, nonfictional accounts that appeal to readers who enjoy a dramatic, international perspective on crime.
First publish date: 1960
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Don Whitehead
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