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The Stranger Beside Me

The Shocking True Story of Serial Killer Ted Bundy

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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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Buy this audio book it’s really compelling listening I loved the narration as well, brilliant.

Fantastic listen

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Beautifully Narrated, methodical, orderly. interesting and informative. highly recommended read, will be reading more of this Authors books

Captivating

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Lorelei King reads this book so well. Its a fascinating read, though obviously not a comfortable one. The writers growing conflicted feelings towards a man who was once a good friend is very interesting and I felt quite ambiguous, and maybe too easy to be judgemental about . A chilling account of the outwardly charming and personable serial killer.

Fascinating but chilling read

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Though not the most exciting in the amount of detail connected to the crimes, it’s an interesting take showing a different view on a serial killer and the dilema of being friends with one. You learn how much confusion it caused.

An interesting take

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Excellently written and narrated. In depth truth about the horrors Bundy carried out and fear he spread.

Spine tingling

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