[originally published to Patreon 9/29/18]
One book that inspired Season 3 of Serial, and four other books/longform articles like it. And if you like authors whose last names start with "Con-," this is the recommendation ep for you.
Courtroom 302, by Steve Bogira
Newjack, by Ted Conover
Blue Blood, by Edward Conlon
Crime Beat, by Michael Connelly