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Book Description:
Ann Rule was a writer working on the biggest story of her life, tracking down a brutal mass-murderer. Little did she know that Ted Bundy, her close friend, was the savage slayer she was hunting.
The most fascinating killer in modern American history...Ann Rule has an extraordinary angle that makes The Stranger Beside Me as dramatic and chilling as a bedroom window shattering at midnight. (The New York Times)
Overwhelming. (The Houston Post)
A shattering story...carefully investigated, written with compassion but also with professional objectivity. (Seattle Times)
The most fascinating killer in modern American history...Ann Rule has an extraordinary angle that makes The Stranger Beside Me as dramatic and chilling as a bedroom window shattering at midnight. (The New York Times)
Overwhelming. (The Houston Post)
A shattering story...carefully investigated, written with compassion but also with professional objectivity. (Seattle Times)
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Stacie F. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a chilling account of a case that I only vaguely remember from my childhood. It was a little tough to get into reading, but once you get past the first few chapters it's a tough one to put down.
Jennie B. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This tour de force is Ann Rule's first true crime bestseller. It tells the story of serial killer Ted Bundy, who just happened to be Ms. Rule's acquaintance during the early years of his killing spree. The book recounts Bundy's crimes and Ms. Rule's shock as she comes to understand that the likeable young man she knows is a brutal and clever serial killer of women. A memorable read.
Cristina W. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Ann Rule does a fantastic job of describing the journey of Ted Bundy - a book very well worth the read if you are interested in him!
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Good read per usual for Ann Rule. I didn't know she was that involved with him, in other words, I wasn't aware that the author was such a steady friend. Scary!!! It is a fairly fast paced book and doesn't get bogged down in lengthy descriptions as some of her other novels do. It kept me glued to it!
Susan G. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Anne Rule started her crime-writing career by accident when she realized the serial murderer she was helping to investigate bore a striking resemblance to her former coworker and friend, Ted Bundy.
The best and most detailed and revealing story of this famous murderer ever written. Fantastic photos as well, including a personal letter written by Bundy to the author. A frighteningly close look into the mind and habits of a cold-blooded killer who managed to fool a lot of people for a while . . .
Crystal P.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This wasn't as good as I was hoping it was going to be. In my opinon Ann Rule put more of what she was doing in the book rather than devoted on Ted.
Danielle W. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was very good, with a lot of good information about serial killer Ted Bundy from someone who worked beside him for some time.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This edition includes several updates to the book after the original edition came out. It is a fasinating look at one of the worst serial killers this country has seen, as seen through the eyes of a woman who knew him. Fantastic read.
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Much better than most of her true crimes which I think focus on trials and courtroom drama too much. Great insight into Bundy's outrageous crimes.
Great book. Ann Rule is the best, and it will freak you out there are people like this guy!
Only Ann Rule could write this compelling story of the most notorius serial killer in US history - because she KNEW him.
Melissa B. (Very well written book. Fascinating story. Frightening, and all the more chilling when you realize this is a true story.
Caryn S. (The author was friendly with Ted Bundy before she realized he was a killer. This book illustrates the history of the Ted Bundy killings through a journalistic perspective. Fascinating.
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