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Fatal Vision

By: Joe McGinniss
Narrated by: Fred Sanders
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Summary

Fatal Vision is the electrifying true story of Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald, the handsome, Princeton-educated physician convicted of savagely slaying his young pregnant wife and two small children, murders he vehemently denies committing.

Best-selling author Joe McGinniss chronicles every aspect of this horrifying and intricate crime and probes the life and psyche of the magnetic, all-American Jeffrey MacDonald, a golden boy who seemed destined to have it all. The result is a penetration to the heart of darkness that enshrouded one of the most complex criminal cases ever to capture the attention of the American public. It is a haunting, stunningly suspenseful work that no listener will be able to forget. 

©2012 Joe McGinniss (P)2018 Simon & Schuster

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One of the best books ever but way to long


What a psychopath Halve way through it amazing Very good and long could do without the guy speaking as jeff that was a turn off should had same narrattor all way through i cant stop listening to this truly amazing we all know jeff did it ( hard to believe all the stoyies people close to them said ) ignore chapter 37 38 39 omg my head hurts way way too long




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Excellent book and narrating.

3rd time reading it! Joe shows McDonald as the manipulative murderer he is. Great book.

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The True Crime Classic You Must Listen To

Where does Fatal Vision rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In the category of true crime this is my favourite

Who was your favorite character and why?

I’m not sure that question is appropriate considering the material involved. All participants are observed with great insight and portrayed in an intelligent and thought provoking way.

What about Fred Sanders’s performance did you like?

Excellent, his voice has the gravitas necessary for the story.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Always, I read it years ago and it resonance continues, however, for me the psychological aspects and analysis of the people involved are the really stunning aspects of this work. If only McGinnis were still alive and could use his skills to write a biography on Trump.

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It has to be one of the true crime classic of all time. It’s up there with In Cold Blood and Helter Skelter. Controversial in its time for reasons explained in the last chapter, its an awesome work. The story of how a doctor and Green Beret soldier was found guilty of the horrific murder of his wife and children. It is intense in detail maybe too detailed for some, but that is to my liking. The portrayal of Jeffrey MacDonald and his rather subtle narcissistic personality traits is both fascinating and relevant. These are the days before DNA and it’s a very circumstantial case, however, the real forensic search occurs outside of the courtroom in the dissection of personality, status, excpectations, interpretations and the investigation centres on not only how this most brutal of crimes took place but more interestingly why.

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Joe McGinnis is a good man...and thorough.

I was gripped from the beginning, I'd actually never heard of the Jeffrey Macdonald case and had to stop myself googling anything about it whilst listening to the audio book.

I almost got bored for a lot of the legal talk but you can't say Mcginniss left out anything of any significance in editing.

I recently read (and loved) The Miracle of Castel di Sangro by Joe Mcginniss so I had to check out his other releases, this being an altogether different affair but of no lessing in quality.

highly recommended.

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Great audiobook...

For those who still doubt his guilt this audiobook is a must-read. Incredibly detailed, well formatted and jaw dropping. His personality is that of any other narcissist - following to the letter the same pattern of grandiosity - ‘I’m the smartest guy in the room’, ‘everyone else is stupid’ and ‘everyone will believe oh-so-amazing-me because it’s oh-so-amazing-me telling my version of events.’ ‘How dare anyone not?’ Puts me in mind of Ted Bundy who denied, denied, denied and only confessed when his life was on the line. I don’t think he ever would have otherwise. This man will never confess.

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work of great depth

This is a long, absorbing and deeply researched book with twists and turns that are barely credible but patently, are reality.

I can only admire the effort and work that has gone into composing this tale of family, ambition and murder.

I won't give anything away, I will only say if you have an interest in true crime... this is a must read and fabulous value for money.

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Gripping

Phenomenal story, it’s long but it will keep your attention. Fantastically written and read. Loved it.

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One of the best true crime books on Audible, maybe even the best

A brilliant piece of journalism and writing, brilliantly narrated. The twists and turns keep happening. Highly recommend.

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Absolutely brilliant

Absolutely brilliant!!!! Could not put this book down. Loved every second of it. He is as guilty as the day is long

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Fascinating

Excellent reporting of events, great narrative and narators. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Will look for this author's work again.

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