A history of the Grimaldi family, rulers of the principality of Monaco, and a discussion of the many problems that have faced each of the three children of Prince Rainier and his wife, former US film star, Grace Kelly. It traces the decline of a tragic dynasty.
John Glatt Books
John Glatt crafts compelling true crime narratives, drawing on over three decades of investigative journalism experience. His work delves deeply into complex cases, uncovering hidden truths with a keen eye for detail and human motivation. Glatt's storytelling immerses readers in the darker aspects of human nature, presenting meticulously researched accounts. His distinctive approach makes his explorations of crime both fascinating and profoundly insightful for the reader.
The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking Murder
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
In The Perfect Father, New York Times bestselling author John Glatt reveals the true story of a Colorado family whose storybook life turned into a nightmare. Heartbroken friends and neighbors watched in shock as the movie-star handsome, devoted family man they knew was arrested and charged with first degree murder. The perfect mask Chris had presented was slipping-and what lay beneath was a horrifying image of instability, infidelity, sexual ambivalence, and boiling rage. This first major account of the case reveals the truth behind the tragedy and constructs a chilling portrait of one of the most shocking family annihilator cases of the 21st century-- Publisher's description
The Chieftains
- 331 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Since their humble beginnings in the folk clubs and bars of Ireland in the early '60s, The Chieftains have built a worldwide reputation and following based on their brilliant musicianship, their rediscovery and reinvention of traditional Irish music, and their own original music and Oscar-winning soundtracks. Based on exclusive interviews with all the band's members, their families and friends, this is the intimate and comprehensive history of one of the most acclaimed Irish bands of all time. photos.
Rage & Roll
- 306 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Recounts the life of the late rock and roll promoter, from his childhood as a Holocaust refugee, to his nearly single-handed invention of modern concert promotion and his work with the Rolling Stones, Live Aid, and Amnesty International.
Love Her to Death
The True Story of a Millionaire Businessman, His Gorgeous Wife, and the Divorce That Ended in Murder
- 392 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A MARRIAGE: DESTROYED They were a picture-perfect family—until a bitter divorce drove Darren Mack over the edge. A Reno millionaire, Mack was ordered by the court to pay his wife $10,000 a month in alimony. Instead, he stabbed her in the garage while their daughter watched TV upstairs. A JUDGE: TARGETED The only person Mack hated more than his wife was the family court judge who presided over their divorce. So, after killing his wife, he loaded his gun and went after the judge... and headed for Mexico with a stash of concealed weapons. A KILLER: WANTED So began an international manhunt for a rage-filled fugitive—featured on “America’s Most Wanted”—that eventually ended in Mack’s capture. In a dramatic trial, the public would learn shocking details of the swinging lifestyle that ended his marriage, the ugly divorce that fueled his anger, and the final straw that triggered his bloody spree.