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Mortal Danger and Other True Cases (Ann Rule's Crime Files Series #13)

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Plan to Read When This Arrives!

I have read many of Ann Rule's books over the years and they have consistently been well researched, poignant, and totally absorbing.

With "Mortal Danger", Ann has done it again. The book is a series of true crime stories. In each, Ann gracefully transports t...
I have read many of Ann Rule's books over the years and they have consistently been well researched, poignant, and totally absorbing.

With "Mortal Danger", Ann has done it again. The book is a series of true crime stories. In each, Ann gracefully transports the reader to the location. She also takes you inside the minds of both sociopath and victim. The first and longest story happened to be my favorite and should be read by women everywhere.

Glad I did not start reading this on Thanksgiving or I would have been eating at McDonalds! Once you start, you won't be putting it down any time soon.

posted by So-Calif-Lynne on November 30, 2008

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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Ann rule's latest book

I have read about 90% of Ann's books. She is a fascinating story teller, thorough, respectful, compassionate, etc. etc. But with Mortal Danger I guess she dropped the ball. I always care for the stories she tells and for all the characters (victims) in her books but thi...
I have read about 90% of Ann's books. She is a fascinating story teller, thorough, respectful, compassionate, etc. etc. But with Mortal Danger I guess she dropped the ball. I always care for the stories she tells and for all the characters (victims) in her books but this Kate Jewell is not one I care about much. Rather, not at all. Too bad that Ms. Rule chose to make her some kind of heroine.

However, I intend to continue reading each and every book she might write. She is the best true crime writer, after all and I know she will continue telling thorough, unbiased and true stories.

posted by 3577424 on May 15, 2010

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  • Posted November 30, 2008

    Plan to Read When This Arrives!

    I have read many of Ann Rule's books over the years and they have consistently been well researched, poignant, and totally absorbing.<BR/><BR/>With "Mortal Danger", Ann has done it again. The book is a series of true crime stories. In each, Ann gracefully transports the reader to the location. She also takes you inside the minds of both sociopath and victim. The first and longest story happened to be my favorite and should be read by women everywhere. <BR/><BR/>Glad I did not start reading this on Thanksgiving or I would have been eating at McDonalds! Once you start, you won't be putting it down any time soon.

    4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 15, 2008

    Ann Rule is the Best

    I'll read anything Ann Rule writes. Her books not only tell of the crime itself but what motivated the person to commit the heinous act.

    4 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 15, 2010

    Ann rule's latest book

    I have read about 90% of Ann's books. She is a fascinating story teller, thorough, respectful, compassionate, etc. etc. But with Mortal Danger I guess she dropped the ball. I always care for the stories she tells and for all the characters (victims) in her books but this Kate Jewell is not one I care about much. Rather, not at all. Too bad that Ms. Rule chose to make her some kind of heroine.

    However, I intend to continue reading each and every book she might write. She is the best true crime writer, after all and I know she will continue telling thorough, unbiased and true stories.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 5, 2009

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    What Happened? I'm outraged!

    I have been reading Ann Rule for many years - this is my 20th read. I understand Ann chooses her subjects carefully, but she made a mistake this time. Kate Jewell. I don't deny that she hooked up with a maniac, but she was an independent woman with a good job and a strong support network who could have removed herself at any time and DID once only to go back for the cat. Ann gives her victim a face by saying she was "unemployed with no where to go", but I'd like to remind everyone that Kate worked for AA both before AND after the attack and we hear repeatedly how her seniority allowed her to work or not work at will. She stayed in the house where the attack occurred for weeks while "tying up lose ends". I'd love to know what those were - what can you think of that would keep YOU in that house? She's living in a rental managed by close friends who know the whole story - I think they'd let her out of her lease. Her job is travel and it's there whenever she needs it - she could have relocated anywhere at any time. No children or ties (other than the cat). Plus, would you safely store his belongings so he could come back and get them when he had a chance? Who's the nutcase in this story? And as for trying to find and warn the new woman in John's life ... ever heard of the INTERNET??? She could have created an anonymous website and someone somewhere surely would have seen it. Maybe it wouldn't have helped, but she didn't even try! I found her letter to Turi to lack sincerity. I think she wrote it to make herself look good. I refuse to say she got what she deserved, because I don't believe anyone deserves it, but it would appear that Kate is a bit of a manipulator herself. She was a waste of space.

    1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 24, 2009

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    My Favorite Ann Rule Book Yet

    Too often , true crime writers report on cases of domestic violence, with little or no discussion of this as a larger issue. This book is the exception. With cautionary and inspiring words, as well as resource listings for domestic violence victims, this issue is treated sensitively and seriously.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 31, 2013

    MORTAL DANGER

    I must totally agree another reviewer that the "victim" in the largest story was a poorly chosen woman to write about, Ms. Rule.

    She was intelligent. She had a long career which sends her to many cities where she could have tried a new life. There no children to protect. Sounds like John had OCD as well.

    Frustrating!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 9, 2011

    Wow!

    Its just great as all her books are!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 1, 2011

    HIghly recommended

    Ann Rule is alway at her best and this book is a good read.

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  • Posted March 13, 2010

    Ann doesn't Wan

    Lived up to her style of reporting, writting and captavating a reader.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 22, 2009

    I Also Recommend:

    True Crime

    I read all of Ann Rule's books, I love the way she writes. She is one of my favorite authors. She does alot of research for her books. I read only true books and hers is one of them. The way she writes is amazing I honestly can't explain it. She is just a wonderful writer and author.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 18, 2009

    SHE DOES NOT WRITE FAST ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    She is my favorite writer. Everything she writes I read. I need a "NEW BOOK"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 30, 2009

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    So awesome!!!

    Just as good as the hype, maybe better.

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