Books like King of the Jews by Nick Tosches

Dead by Sunset is a gripping true‑crime case study that examines the homicide of Cheryl Brad, delving into her marriage to the psychopath she called Tall, her legal career, and the court’s handling of the murder trial in Oregon.

A true‑crime collection featuring high‑stakes murder plots in New York and a chilling case of a mother‑daughter dynamic gone deadly.

A nonfiction portrait of the Bronx’s 1980s–1990s drug wars, examining crack’s rise, violent gang clashes, and the rise and fall of the notorious Sex Money Murder crew.

* Why do Jews eat gefilte fish? * Why is a glass broken at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony? * Why must the chapter of curses in the Torah be read quickly in a low voice? * Why are shrimp and lobster not kosher? * Why do Jews fast on Yom Kippur? * Why are some Matzot square while others are round? If you’ve ever asked or been asked any of these questions, The Jewish Book of Why has all the answers. In this complete, concise, fascinating, and thoroughly informative guide to Jewish life and tradition, Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch clearly explains both the significance and the origin of nearly every symbol, custom, and practice known to Jewish culture-from Afikomon to Yarmulkes, and from Passover to Purim. Kolatch also dispels many of the prevalent misconceptions and misunderstandings that surround Jewish observance and provides a full and unfettered look at the biblical, historical, and sometimes superstitious reasons and rituals that helped develop Jewish law and custom and make Judaism not just a religion, but a way of life. L’chaim!

X‑Rated traces the rise and fall of Jim and Artie Mitchell, San Francisco porn pioneers whose business success turned into a tragic fratricide, exposing the brutal reality of the adult‑film industry.

A gripping true‑crime investigation, detailing cosmetic surgeon Dr. Anthony Pignataro’s forged credentials, botched procedures, and attempted arsenic poisoning of his wife, followed by four other shocking criminal cases.

Irish nationalists in Chicago join a secret group dedicated to driving the English out of Ireland. A schism develops over whether or not dynamite is a justifiable persuasion technique, and over the character of the leader of the pro-dynamite faction. After causing difficulties for the pro-dynamite faction, a prominent member of the anti-dynamite faction is murdered. The wheels of justice commence their slow grind.