Father's Day is coming soon, and if you are still in a dilemma regarding what to gift your dad, why not something completely different yet interesting: true crime books? Such thrilling stories seasoned with mystery and suspense may interest dads who like solving mysteries and exploring the darkness within. 

Killer Dads: 16 Shocking True Crime Stories of Fathers That Killed by Jack Rosewood

The book illuminates 16 instances of fathers who killed their own children, shedding light on both well-known and lesser-known offenders. These tales, which span geographies and demographics and give a frightening look at familial violence, have motivations ranging from boredom to strange beliefs.

Give your own father this book as a token of appreciation for his patience and understanding in the face of adversity. The book can be an encouragement of paternal love. 

A Serial Killer's Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming by Kerri Rawson

Learning that her father was a notorious serial murderer shattered Kerri Rawson's life. In her book, Rawson charts her journey from a place of denial and disbelief to, at last, a glimmer of hope and strength in the midst of a very gloomy world. It provides a clear representation of how she was able to handle this news, restart her life, and experience the process of restoration.

The book underscores how our perceptions of our fathers evolve as we grow older. Although most of us would never encounter such a circumstance, some memories can be rather gloomy due to our parents' terrible crimes. This book offers a reminder for everyone to talk about forgiveness and rebuilding relationships with fathers.

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Hell's Half-Acre: The Untold Story of the Benders, a Serial Killer Family on the American Frontier by Susan Jonusas

In 1873, Labette County, Kansas, was shaken by a gruesome discovery beneath a trailside cabin: numerous bodies buried under young apple trees, with a cellar stained by blood. The Benders, a family of four who once lived there, had vanished. This shocking find sparked a nationwide frenzy and a decades-long search for the Benders.

Susan Jonusas skillfully narrates their story, revealing how they escaped justice and resurfaced in unexpected places, captivatingly detailing their unsettling legacy in American frontier history. If your dad fancies himself a modern-day frontiersman, why not transport him back to the dangerous days of the actual frontier?

A Murder in Hollywood by Casey Sherman

Casey Sherman delves into the glamorous facade and dark realities of Hollywood star Lana Turner's life. Despite her success, Lana faced turmoil when she became involved with mobster Johnny Stompanato, leading to a spiral of violence and control. Her daughter Cheryl witnessed the escalating abuse until a fatal confrontation ended Stompanato's life, sparking a sensational murder trial that captivated the nation.

Sherman illuminates a well-known true crime tale, exposing the hidden brutality of Hollywood and the Turner family's terrifying struggle against abuse.

The Man from the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery by Bill James

A chilling series of axe murders terrorized American families from 1898 to 1912. These brutal crimes, characterized by the bludgeoning of victims in their sleep and seemingly random placement of valuables, spanned several states but went largely unnoticed as a pattern. Using his expertise, renowned baseball statistician and true crime aficionado Bill James, alongside his daughter Rachel, meticulously pieced together these disparate cases to uncover a single, elusive killer.

If your dad enjoys delving into sports analysis, particularly baseball, "The Man from the Train" will captivate his interest in true crime.

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