Investigative Reporting Books

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Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.40 — 283,407 ratings — published 2018
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Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.40 — 103,113 ratings — published 2019
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I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer (ebook)
by (shelved 5 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.11 — 265,929 ratings — published 2018
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Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.12 — 59,325 ratings — published 2015
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.13 — 810,066 ratings — published 2010
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Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.36 — 66,137 ratings — published 2019
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Fear: Trump in the White House Fear: Trump in the White House (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.87 — 65,532 ratings — published 2018
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Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.14 — 452,084 ratings — published 2017
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Into the Wild Into the Wild (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.02 — 1,199,643 ratings — published 1996
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Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.02 — 20,604 ratings — published 2022
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American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.41 — 54,365 ratings — published 2017
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Columbine Columbine (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.29 — 103,187 ratings — published 2009
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The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.90 — 111,722 ratings — published 2009
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Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.04 — 45,208 ratings — published 2013
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The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.95 — 158,069 ratings — published 2011
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All the President’s Men All the President’s Men (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.18 — 58,217 ratings — published 1974
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The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.87 — 2,732 ratings — published 2024
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Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.54 — 138,799 ratings — published 2021
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While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.27 — 17,691 ratings — published 2023
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Drift Drift
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.07 — 21,082 ratings — published 2012
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Night Film Night Film (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.78 — 96,181 ratings — published 2013
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Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.77 — 26,639 ratings — published 2019
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King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa (ebook)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.19 — 69,881 ratings — published 1998
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Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.07 — 45,982 ratings — published 2018
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Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America and the Election of Donald Trump Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America and the Election of Donald Trump (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.20 — 6,692 ratings — published 2018
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Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.44 — 77,415 ratings — published 2018
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Ape House Ape House (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.51 — 30,485 ratings — published
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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.01 — 226,768 ratings — published 2003
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Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble, and Coming of Age in the Bronx Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble, and Coming of Age in the Bronx (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.26 — 13,829 ratings — published 2003
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Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.46 — 100,840 ratings — published 2009
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In Cold Blood In Cold Blood (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.09 — 735,537 ratings — published 1966
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Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.09 — 4,707 ratings — published 2013
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The Jungle The Jungle (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.78 — 155,421 ratings — published 1906
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Fletch (Fletch, #1) Fletch (Fletch, #1)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.90 — 9,081 ratings — published 1974
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201st Squadron: The Aztec Eagles: The History of the Mexican Pilots Who Fought in World War II 201st Squadron: The Aztec Eagles: The History of the Mexican Pilots Who Fought in World War II (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.50 — 6 ratings — published
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Confess, Fletch (Fletch, #2) Confess, Fletch (Fletch, #2)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.89 — 3,974 ratings — published 1976
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The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.98 — 42,801 ratings — published 2004
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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.06 — 154,674 ratings — published 1974
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An Untold Story : The Roosevelts of Hyde Park An Untold Story : The Roosevelts of Hyde Park (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.77 — 97 ratings — published 1973
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King, Kaiser, Tsar: Three Royal Cousins Who Led the World to War King, Kaiser, Tsar: Three Royal Cousins Who Led the World to War (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.00 — 1,578 ratings — published 2006
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The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty (Audio CD)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.11 — 4,381 ratings — published 2019
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The Baby Thief: The Untold Story of Georgia Tann, the Baby Seller Who Corrupted Adoption The Baby Thief: The Untold Story of Georgia Tann, the Baby Seller Who Corrupted Adoption (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.59 — 3,131 ratings — published 2009
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Son Son (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.02 — 4,087 ratings — published 1983
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Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.49 — 7,546 ratings — published 2025
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Lost in Shangri-la: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II Lost in Shangri-la: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 3.87 — 46,976 ratings — published 2011
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Mary's Mosaic: The CIA Conspiracy to Murder John F. Kennedy, Mary Pinchot Meyer, and Their Vision for World Peace Mary's Mosaic: The CIA Conspiracy to Murder John F. Kennedy, Mary Pinchot Meyer, and Their Vision for World Peace (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.13 — 1,390 ratings — published 2009
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Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.19 — 5,361 ratings — published 2023
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Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.07 — 583 ratings — published 2024
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The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.43 — 14,960 ratings — published 2013
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Ian Fleming: The Complete Man Ian Fleming: The Complete Man (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as investigative-reporting)
avg rating 4.12 — 544 ratings — published 2023
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“We’ve got to go to the police,” Alec repeated. He wondered if somebody was actually dead or if the vicar had imagined it. But then there was the bloody cassock.
“Come with me,” Father Joe pleaded. “It’s just down the road in my vestry. And then we can decide what we should do about the police.”
Alec thought he might as well. There might be a story in it if it was something to do with Charlotte de Tournet. Would people remember her disappearance? It was so long ago. But then there was the connection to Baroness Freya Saumures …”
Hugo Woolley, The Wasp Trap