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The Stranger Beside Me

The Shocking True Story of Serial Killer Ted Bundy

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The Stranger Beside Me

By: Ann Rule
Narrated by: Lorelei King
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 From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Rule, “America’s best true-crime writer” (Kirkus Reviews), her unforgettable classic account of the horrifying murders in the Pacific Northwest and her shock when she discovered her friend—Ted Bundy—was not only a suspect but also one of the most prolific serial killers in American history.

Meeting in 1971 at a Seattle crisis clinic, Ann Rule and Ted Bundy developed a friendship and correspondence that would span the rest of his life. Rule had no idea that when they went their separate ways, their paths would cross again under shocking circumstances.

The Stranger Beside Me is Rule’s compelling firsthand account of not just her relationship with Bundy, but also his life—from his complicated childhood to the media circus of his trials. Astonishing in its intimacy and with Rule’s clear-eyed prose, you can’t help but share in her growing horror at discovering that her friend was one of the most notorious American serial killers.

An unforgettable and haunting work of research, journalism, and personal memories, The Stranger Beside Me is “as dramatic and chilling as a bedroom window shattering at midnight” (The New York Times). Murder True Crime Scary Crime Exciting Thought-Provoking Fiction Mystery

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A very interesting listen, brilliantly narrated ! such a shame it's a real story !

Gripping !

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Very well narrated and difficult to put down despite the disturbing content, I recommend it

Gripping, disturbing

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Though there is some language that doesn't date well, I cannot recommend this enough. Anne Rule's writing is honest, compassionate, and involving. It's easy to forget how familiar the ending to the story is, because the way it's told keeps the reader in the moment, a real lesson in wisdom and fallibility. Some descriptions are gut wrenching at times, but don't feel fetishised or gratuitous.

fantastic

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I really enjoyed this book, I got it on a recommendation and it did not let me down.

Ted but not the Bear

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I like how the author paints the picture of the victims rather than just describing the attacks. There were so many victims but it was obviously important to tell the victims stories which was done so well. Such a gripping read. The chapters at the end of the book keep the book up to date and even include stuff from the tapes.

The complete story told in such an interesting way.

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