The 21 Best True Crime Audiobooks for 2025

True crime continues to captivate listeners with its chilling tales of mystery, intrigue, and justice—or the lack thereof. As we step into 2025, the genre offers a fresh batch of gripping audiobooks that promise to keep you hooked. For enthusiasts eager to dive deeper, TrueCrimeAudio is your essential companion—a dedicated platform offering curated lists, in-depth reviews, and the latest releases in true crime audio storytelling. With that in mind, here are the best true crime audiobooks for 2025, blending new releases with timeless classics, each with a description to guide your next listen.

1. Not a Very Good Murderer by Ronan Farrow

Ronan Farrow narrates this tale of an inept killer, blending dark humor with investigative prowess in a concise yet captivating listen.

2. Blazing Eye Sees All: Love Has Won, False Prophets, and the Fever Dream of the American New Age by Leah Sottile

Leah Sottile narrates this exploration of the Love Has Won cult, unraveling a bizarre tale of false prophets and New Age delusions that spiral into dark consequences.

3. Ghosts of Iron Mountain: The Hoax of the Century, Its Enduring Impact, and What It Reveals About America Today by Phil Tinline

Phil Tinline’s narration dissects a monumental hoax that shook a community, revealing the lasting echoes of deception in modern America.

4. If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood by Gregg Olsen

Narrated by Karen Peakes, this tale uncovers a mother’s horrific crimes against her children, offset by the resilience of sisterly bonds in a haunting family saga.

5. Story of a Murder: The Wives, the Mistress, and Dr. Crippen by Hallie Rubenhold

Juliet Stevenson narrates this dive into the infamous Dr. Crippen case, weaving a complex web of love, betrayal, and murder in Edwardian England.

6. Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America's New Spy War by Andrew Bustamante, Jihi Bustamante

This audiobook offers a rare glimpse into modern espionage, detailing a former CIA officer’s experiences in America’s covert intelligence battles.

7. The Six Families of East Coast: 6 Books in 1 by Mafia Library

A trio of narrators—Christopher J. Orlando, John Raynar, and Lee Sterry—brings this collection to life, chronicling the untold history of the Northeastern Mafia’s rise and reign.

8. Brooklyn North by Peter McDonnell, Josh Sanburn

Aaron Goodson narrates this story of crime and corruption in Brooklyn’s gritty north end, blending investigative journalism with street-level drama.

9. The Church of Living Dangerously: Tales of a Drug-Running Megachurch Pastor by John Lee Bishop

John Lee Bishop narrates his own memoir, revealing the wild double life of a pastor turned drug smuggler within a megachurch’s shadowy empire.

10. True Crime Case Histories: Massive 15-Book Collection by Jason Neal

Narrated by Simon de Deney, Timothy G. Little, and Steven Rostance, this behemoth compiles 176 disturbing true crime stories, offering a marathon of chilling cases.

11. Code Name: Pale Horse: How I Went Undercover to Expose America's Nazis by Scott Payne, Michelle Shephard (Contributor)

Narrated by Scott Payne, this audiobook takes you inside Payne’s daring undercover mission to infiltrate America’s neo-Nazi underworld. It’s a raw, firsthand account of extremism and the personal toll of espionage.

12. 254: The Cringy and UNHINGED Case of Nicholas Rossi: From Most Wanted to Most Embarrassing by Serialously with Annie Elise

This podcast episode unravels the bizarre downfall of fugitive Nicholas Rossi, a cringe-worthy descent from crime to infamy.

13. Scout Camp: Sex, Death, and Secret Societies Inside the Boy Scouts of America by James Renner

James Renner narrates this exposé of hidden scandals within the Boy Scouts, blending shocking revelations with a quest for truth.

14. The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing by Lara Love Hardin

Lara Love Hardin’s narration traces her journey from suburban mom to criminal mastermind, and finally to redemption through writing.

15. Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham, Jim McCloskey

Narrated by Jim McCloskey, Michael Beck, and John Grisham, this collection exposes the heartbreak and hope of wrongful convictions.

16. The Devil in My Friend: The Inside Story of a Malibu Murder by Ivor Davis, Sally Ogle Davis

Liam Price narrates this account of a shocking murder in Malibu, told by a friend turned investigator uncovering betrayal’s deadly cost.

17. Five Families: The Rise, Decline, and Resurgence of America's Most Powerful Mafia Empires by Selwyn Raab

Paul Costanzo narrates this epic, detailing the turbulent history of America’s most infamous Mafia dynasties.

18. The Book of Murder: A Prosecutor's Journey Through Love and Death by Matt Murphy

Matt Murphy narrates his memoir, reflecting on a career prosecuting killers while grappling with love, loss, and justice.

19. The Krays: Their Life and Crimes by Dan Shaw

Narrated by Virtual Voice, this audiobook offers a concise yet vivid portrait of the Kray twins’ brutal reign over London’s underworld.

20. Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

Narrated by Will Patton, Ann Marie Lee, and Danny Campbell, this classic uncovers a conspiracy of greed and murder in 1920s Oklahoma.

21. The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War by Ben Macintyre

John Lee narrates this masterpiece of Cold War espionage, following a Soviet double agent whose secrets altered history.

Final Thoughts

From fresh 2025 releases to enduring favorites, these true crime audiobooks deliver a spectrum of suspense, from undercover missions and Mafia empires to wrongful convictions and cult exposés. Whether you crave a quick thrill or a deep dive, this selection has you covered. For more true crime audio discoveries, head to TrueCrimeAudio.org to fuel your obsession with the genre’s latest and greatest. Grab your headphones and prepare for a year of unforgettable listens!