Linda T. reviewed Poisoned Love: The True Story of ER Nurse Chaz Higgs, his Ambitious Wife, and a Shocking Murder on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A very interesting account of the puzzling personality of an elected official and her ultimate death/murder. Unfortunately the troubled relationship with her daughter was not explored in any depth and her early life was glossed over. Otherwise the story was a fascinating exposure of the medical and legal communities in Nevada.
Dana W. (SouthWestZippy) -
Taken from back of the book. "Kathy Augustine was a controversial two-term Nevada State Controller. In 2003, her husband, Chuck, died of an apparent stroke. Only a month later, she married Chaz Higgs, an ER nurse who, it was later revealed, had attended to her late husband just before his death." Three years later Kathy died of a heart attack, but did not have heart problems. A lot going on in this fascinating story. Friend, family and coworkers all have their suspicions. When the presence of a powerful, paralyzing, emergency room dug shows up during an inspection of Kathy's body it deepens their suspicions on Chaz's role with the death of Kathy. Kathy is no angel and there are suspicions of her role with the death of her husband Chuck. Parts of the book are repetitive but overall a good read.
