True Crime Stories of Vermont

True Crime Stories of Vermont

Join Vermont author and historian Thea Lewis for a fascinating look at the darker side of the Green Mountain State.

In her latest book, True Crime Stories of Vermont, Lewis explores more than a century of mayhem, mystery, and murder—from criminals living double lives and notorious serial killers to an astonishing plot targeting a beloved pop star with a global fan base.

During this engaging author talk, Thea will peel back Vermont’s reputation for wholesomeness and rural charm to uncover the intriguing—and sometimes chilling—stories hiding beneath the surface. Drawing on her extensive research, she’ll share the real-life characters, crimes, and unexpected twists that bring Vermont’s history to life.

True Crime Stories of Vermont is Thea’s seventh book with The History Press. Her other works include Haunted Burlington, Ghosts and Legends of Lake Champlain, Haunted Inns and Ghostly Getaways of Vermont, and Wicked Vermont. She is also the author of the children’s book There’s A Witch In My Sock Drawer.

A Vermont native, Thea created Queen City Ghostwalk, Burlington’s original haunted tour, in 2002. A historian and author, she has developed historic tours throughout the Burlington and Montpelier areas and has earned the nickname Vermont’s Queen of Halloween.

Thea’s passion for storytelling extends beyond nonfiction. In 2024, she won the Vermont Writers’ Prize for her short work of fiction, Farm Boy.

Come hear Thea Lewis share the stories she has uncovered through years of research—and discover the wicked, haunted, and true-crime history lurking in the Green Mountain State.