Cries in the Desert

Best book ever read

Well i read this book a few yrs ago and then i lent out the book to some officers that actually worked the case. I live in Socorro Nm which is about 45 min from where all this happened. I beleive the author did a great job telling the story and really giving us a glimpse into the sick twisted mind of David Parker Rey. This story goes far beyond what happened there at the lake. This story has changedthe lives of many. I Know a few people that worked the case and who will never be the same. There are stories of what happened to some detectives after documenting every article of evidence in the tox box which are not brought to the attention of the reader. I have also had the pleasure to speak with one of the women who was mentioned in the book who now resides in Colorado. She is a friend of one of my close friends, she tries to live day to day and care for her family. I read some of the reviews posted on here and i find some that are complaing about how much the author went into detail about some stuff but i beleive the author did that cause that the only way he could bring to light 1 third of what he learned form this case. Hopefully my review was insightfull thanks for reading

9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Great Book!

Twisted and thrilling, i couldn't put it down. If you like true crime books then you'll love this one.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Shocking

I just finnished reading this book and am shocked to say the least. My heart goes out to these women that were, and are still hurting from this nightmare. I can't believe how many times I have driven on that stretch of I-25. I thank the Lord I never broke down or ran out of gas near those two small towns.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Disappointed

I was very disappointed after reading this book. The story line went back and forth too often, too many unnecessary details and not enough necessary details. The actual event has what it takes to make a good story, but it was not done in this book.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Insanely Addictive

This is a total page turner, the one that you keep wanting to turn the page even when you are still just half way through the page. It's shocking to see what humans can do to one another and as a true crime fan, I can honestly say this is one book that is truly a look into evil.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Boring!

I couldnt even get through this book. The whole thing is written like a police report filled with every little unnessicary detail. It drags on and on and follows the stories of 20 differnt people jumping back and forth between them. Worst book ive ever tried reading!

Not the best

Whatba wast of time!!

Terrible writing.

The writing in this book is so terrible it is hard to read. There are many characters and situations presented needlessly. I am shocked that this book was published. The editor should be ashamed.

Scary

This is a scary look into the mind of a psychopath

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Whacko

Mix drugs, sex and satan and this is what you get.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Shocking Story of Sadistic Torture

Cries in the Desert relives the story of David Parker Ray and how he viciously tortured many women in his "toy box" dubbed torture chamber. The story is gruesome, and sick. Some readers will be truely shocked and disturbed. John Glatt wrote it well, but some details could have been left out in order to put in more information that would have made the read engrossing. I feel that the author put in too many detials that didn't fit the story, but it did work. I would highly recommend the book to fans of true crime!

A Must Read Especially if you like True Stories

John Glatt is a great writer and unfolds this story like a well laid out napkin. What these women went through is terrifying and Glatt is great at explaining and maintaining the story line. The suspense builds in this story and you will remain glued to your set and and can't put the book down to find out how it all comes out. You hear the story in the news but the book explains the story behind the story. A must read.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Creepy stuff

Quick read . That can really happen?

Cries in the desert

Great book. Didnt want to put it down

Terribly written

This is a very interesting story that has been made tedious to read by this author. I couldn't even finish the whole book.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Gruesome story

This book told the story of a very disturbed man and woman, had graphic details, and was a face-paced read.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

if your into true crime, this book is for you!

a good read, especially as the author took you deep into the mind of the killer. the one con of the book was that the author could have taken us on a thrill ride regarding the suffering of the victims, however it was scarcelly mentioned!

Hell tale...

Simply too scary. People like this couple only deserves to dye like they did it to their victims.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

It could have been written better.

Was a bit disappointed, it was very slow the first 6 chapters. I had a hard time reading it. Then it had unnecessary information that really didn't have much to do with the story. More information than needed read more like a encyclopedia than a story.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

educational and twisted

I think the book is well written, gives a good sense of the background of the subjects without going too far. A very good book to read for those that would like to learn how twisted a mind can get. I compliment the author with his ability to create such a detailed picture through the use of only words...which made the photos only a bonus.