Review: Killer Story - The Truth Behind True Crime Television - A Memoir - Claire St. Amant - February 2025 You might already know that alongside running this little corner of the internet, I write a true crime column over at Gothic Bite Magazine ( https://gothicbitemagazine.rip / ) so when Killer Story landed on my radar, it felt less like a happy accident and more like fate. One of my reading goals for 2026 is to tackle at least one non-fiction book a month, and I'm thrilled to say I've been keeping that promise to myself. This memoir? Absolutely the right book at the right time. Claire St. Amant spent nearly a decade working as a journalist and TV producer for heavyweights like 48 Hours and 60 Minutes, chasing the country's most gripping true crime stories. And what I adored about this book is that it pulls back the curtain on a world most of us only ever glimpse through our screens. We see the polished final product,  the dramatic interviews, the tearful families, the ...

Review: Behind the Door - The Dark Truths and Untold Stories of The Cecil Hotel - Amy Price - October 2023 In the shadowy corridors of downtown Los Angeles' notorious Cecil Hotel lies a saga of intrigue, tragedy, and the haunting presence of the past. Amy Price, the steadfast protagonist of "Behind the Door," beckons readers into this labyrinth of mysteries, where she unveils the chilling truths lurking within the hotel's walls. At first glance, "Behind the Door" appears to be a mere account of Elisa Lam's enigmatic demise, as showcased in the controversial Netflix documentary series, "Crime: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel." However, Amy Price's narrative transcends the confines of a singular tragedy, delving deep into the hotel's tumultuous history and her own gripping experiences as its manager for a decade. From her serendipitous entry into the Cecil Hotel in 2007 to her eventual ascendancy as its stalwart manager, Amy Price's ...