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Last Dance, Last Chance, and Other True Cases (Ann Rule's Crime Files, Vol. 8)
Author: Ann Rule

Book Information
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780671025359 - ISBN-10: 067102535X
Publication Date: 12/30/2002
Pages: 480


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover

Book Description:
"America's best true-crime writer" (Kirkus Reviews), Ann Rule presents an all-new collection of crime stories drawn from her private files -- and featuring the riveting case of a fraudulent doctor whose lifelong deceptions had deadly consequences. LAST DANCE, LAST CHANCE Dr. Anthony Pignataro was a cosmetic surgeon and a famed medical researcher whose flashy red Lamborghini and flamboyant lifestyle in western New York State suggested a highly successful career. But appearances, as this shocking insider account of Pignataro's tailspin from physician to prisoner proves, can be deceiving -- and, for the doctor's wife, very nearly deadly. No one was safe if they got in his way. With scalpel, drugs, and arsenic, he betrayed every oath a physician makes -- until his own schemes backfired. Now, the motivations of the classic sociopath are plumbed with chilling accuracy by Ann Rule. Along with other shocking true cases, this worldwide headline-making case will have you turning pages in disbelief that a trusted medical professional could sink to the depths of greed, manipulation, and self-aggrandizement where even slow, deliberate murder is not seen for what it truly is: pure evil.

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Please Rate these Book Reviews

Mary P. (marytpie) wrote on 3/22/2009...


This is a true story about murder. A fraudulant doctor-sociopath has lived his life with deception and deadly consequences ensue. His own schemes backfire.

This story is based on a true "Headlined-Making Case". The book even includes real pictures of the people involved.

It's a great book for people who love murder-mystery stories, but this book is even better because it actually happened.

Theresa S. (ttaz) wrote on 12/30/2008...


Good book...the first story is unbelievable!

Lisa C. wrote on 8/18/2008...


Another well written book by Ann Rule.

Greta S. wrote on 9/21/2007...


Had never read any of Ann Rule's mysteries before. (I know, it's hard to believe!) After many recommendations I finally dove in. I was not disappointed! Last Dance Last Chanceand Other True Cases is just that - true crime detailed.

Good one!

Judy H. (hart2hart) wrote on 4/30/2007...


True Crime. Dr. Anthony Pignataro was a cosmetic surgeon and a famed medical researcher whose fashy red Lamborghini and flamboyant lifestyle in western New York State suggested a highly successful career. But appearances, as this shocking inser account of Pignataro's tailspin from physician to prisoner proves, can be deceiving---and, for the doctor's wife, very nearly deadly. No one was safe if they got in his way.

CHIMENA C. (ckc07) wrote on 2/20/2007...


ANN RULE TRUE CRIME STORIES ARE WONDERFUL! THESE ARE HARD TO PUT DOWN THRILLERS.

Linda S. wrote on 1/30/2007...


Wonderful medical read about a doctor who was able to lead a secret second life. and it is true!!!

Joyce G. (MsSun829) wrote on 1/21/2007...


Great reading from Ann Rule. Her books on crime are very well researched and turn-the-page reading.

Janet M. (Janny) wrote on 1/3/2007...


There are a few stories in this book which make for good reading.

Charlene S. wrote on 1/1/2007...


Ann Rule presents collection of true crime stories drawn from her private files -- and featuring the riveting case of a fraudulent doctor whose lifelong deceptions had deadly consequences.


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