Product Description

Ann Rule brings her brilliantly informed understanding of the sociopath to this riveting true crime collection. Only Rule, who unknowingly worked alongside the smart and charming Ted Bundy-America's most notorious serial killer-could lend her razor-sharp insight into these cases of the spouse, lover, family member or a helpful stranger who is totally trusted-but whose lethally violent nature, though masterfully disguised, can and will kill. Featured here is the case of a family man who appeared the picture of healthy living with his expertise in naturopathic healing. Luring a beautiful flight attendant into a passionate affair, he swept her away to a secluded home on the coast where his jealous rages escalated, ultimately leading to a brutal sex attack when she believed she would die. How this brave victim survived, never knowing her tormentor's whereabouts, and how he resurfaced, forcing a tragic end for all involved, makes this one of Ann Rule's most compelling narratives. Other cases include that of the woman who masterminded her husband's murder to gain his inheritance ...The monstrous sadist whose prison release damaged a presidential candidate's campaign and ended in a bitter double tragedy in a quiet neighbourhood 3,000 miles away . ..

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #48253 in Books
• Published on: 2008-12-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 480 pages

About the Author
Ann Rule, a former Seattle police officer, has published twenty-six international bestsellers, all of them still in print. A certified instructor for police training, she has twice testified before the U.S. Senate on victims' rights and serial murder. She lives near Seattle, Washington.

Customer Reviews

Brilliant Read
As usual Ann Rule has written another excellent book.

Each case is gripping. I always find with Ann Rule that her style of writing takes me straight to the scene. I feel as if I am there just watching from the sidelines.

Her descriptions of the history of the murder victim, their town, etc. are superb.

Once again a great success. Keep on writing Ann !