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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 35 MIN

Books4Guys - Alan Warren

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Chris interviews author Alan Warren, who has written extensively on true crime, particularly focusing on Charles Manson. They discuss Alan's journey into writing about crime, the insights he gained from interviewing people connected to Manson, and the emotional challenges of researching such dark topics. Alan shares his thoughts on the evolution of true crime media and reflects on his career in radio and podcasting, highlighting the importance of understanding the historical context of crimes. The conversation concludes with Alan recommending classic literature and discussing the impact of his work on victims' families.Alan R. Warren is a Canadian bestselling true crime author, producer, and leadhost of the internationally syndicated radio show and podcast House of Mystery.The show airs across North America on multiple stations, including Los Angeles,Riverside, Palm Springs, Salt Lake City, Seattle/Tacoma, and Phoenix, reachinga wide audience of mystery and true crime listeners.A respected authority in true crime nonfiction, Warren has authored 38books covering serial killers, cults, human trafficking, history, and memoir. Hiswork is published by major true crime publishers including RJ Parker/Vronksy Publishing (Canada) and WildBlue Press (USA). He has been a contributor to True Case Files Magazine since 2013 and continues to write for Serial Killer Magazine.Warren’s bestselling titles have been featured on major television networks, including CNN, Oxygen, Reelz, Vice TV, and Sundance Channel documentaries. Notable works include Beyond Suspicion: The True Story of Colonel Russell Williams, The Killing Game: Serial Killer Rodney Alcala, and Doomsday Cults: The Devil’s Hostages. In 2024, he received the Lifetime Achievement Awardin Writing from Reader’s House in London, UK.Alan R. Warren is frequently sought out by media outlets for expert commentary on true crime cases, serial killers, cult behavior, and criminal psychology.Books4Guys.com 

Chris interviews author Alan Warren, who has written extensively on true crime, particularly focusing on Charles Manson. They discuss Alan's journey into writing about crime, the insights he gained from interviewing people connected to Manson, and the emotional challenges of researching such dark topics. Alan shares his thoughts on the evolution of true crime media and reflects on his career in radio and podcasting, highlighting the importance of understanding the historical context of crimes...

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