True stories books

The true story of one of the biggest bank heists in Irish and British history – and the questions that remain.  Read More >>

A terrifying true-crime history of serial killers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond - from the Pulitzer Prize-winning...  Read More >>

In early 2022, Charlie Walker set off to walk 600 miles along the frozen rivers of Siberia to learn more about the...  Read More >>

The enthralling insight of We Are Bellingcat meets the human drama and compassion of The Devil You Know- this is...  Read More >>

A brand new book from bestselling royal memoirist Paul Burrell based on his twenty years in service with the royal...  Read More >>

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An extraordinary narrative nonfiction debut immerses the reader in the lives of a quintessential 21st-century villain,...  Read More >>

The enthralling insight of We Are Bellingcat meets the human drama and compassion of The Devil You Know- this is...  Read More >>

The unbelievable true story of a boy who went to sea at 13, became a war hero in both world wars, and survived four...  Read More >>

A gripping account of the life of Sandy Irvine and the mystery of his and Mallory’s disappearance on Everest in...  Read More >>

The explosive, definitive book on how a far-right terrorist managed to escape detection and why we have failed to...  Read More >>

At 18, Karen Hamilton spent a year sleeping at 25 Cromwell Street where infamous serial killers Fred and Rose West...  Read More >>

Childhood trauma, abuse, illiteracy, to resilience, purpose, and triumph, Broken Not Beaten is a powerful true story...  Read More >>

'This book is NUTS! – in the best possible way. A relentless roller coaster ride through the heaven and hell of...  Read More >>

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An epic collection of true survival stories from real-life explorer Benedict Allen. Perfect for curious readers...  Read More >>

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'Back in 2012, everyone knew who Bradley Wiggins was. Everyone, that is, but me. Thirteen years after the summer...  Read More >>

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A forthcoming Viking publication brought to you by Penguin Random House, on sale June 2026.  Read More >>

The acclaimed Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller, described as by Richard Curtis as 'An instant classic'.  Read More >>

'This book is NUTS! – in the best possible way. A relentless roller coaster ride through the heaven and hell of...  Read More >>

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From the hellish skies over Europe to the unforgiving terrain of the Himalayas, this is the first complete history...  Read More >>

A forthcoming Viking publication brought to you by Penguin Random House, on sale June 2026.  Read More >>