Are True Crime Books Dead? Discussing the State of True Crime Media in 2026

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Are True Crime Books Dead? Discussing the State of True Crime Media in 2026

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Are true crime books “dead”? That was a question posed in our Facebook group, and it sparked a much bigger conversation. In this episode, we step away from a single case or story and examine the current state of true crime media as a whole: books, podcasts, documentaries, YouTube, and the changing habits of modern audiences. Drawing on Adam’s experience writing a true crime book, we explore the realities of publishing in a genre that’s more popular (and more competitive) than ever. Is the market oversaturated? Have podcasts and audiobooks replaced traditional publishing? What do audiences really want from true crime in 2026? We discuss ethics, commercial pressures, storytelling trends, and whether the genre is evolving - or simply fragmenting into new formats. Follow True Crime Catch Up on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠social media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our solo podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠British Murders with Stuart Blues⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UK True Crime Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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