Mortal Danger
Mortal Danger by Ann Rule, published by Simon and Schuster on December 20, 2022, is a comprehensive exploration of true crime, spanning 480 pages. This thirteenth entry in the series delves into the unsettling realities faced by crime victims who often find themselves in peril from those they trust the most. The book presents a collection of cases that highlight the unexpected and often tragic outcomes of personal relationships, revealing the hidden dangers that can lurk beneath the surface.
Readers will encounter a variety of gripping narratives, including a family man whose violent jealousy leads to devastating consequences for a flight attendant, and a woman who orchestrates her husband’s murder for financial gain. The book also examines the repercussions of a sadistic criminal’s release on a presidential campaign and the chilling connections between past and present crimes. With a focus on themes such as murder, deception, and the complexities of human relationships, Mortal Danger offers a detailed look into the darker aspects of social interactions and the potential for betrayal.
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The thirteenth entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from the “prolific and talented” (Publishers Weekly) Ann Rule focuses on crime victims who had no idea they were in life-threatening danger, often from the very people they trusted the most.
In this collection’s featured case, a family man dedicated to naturopathic healing embarks on a passionate affair with a flight attendant, but his jealous rages frighten her. When she finally leaves after a brutal attack, she has no idea that her tormentor would reappear in her life—with deadly consequences.
Other cases include: a woman who masterminds her husband’s murder just to gain his inheritance; the sadistic criminal whose prison release damages a presidential campaign and ends in a bitter double tragedy; the shocking DNA link between a horrifying crime and a cold case; and finally, the man who crisscrosses the world in deadly pursuit of a beautiful woman.
Once again, the country’s best true crime writer brings her “absolutely riveting…psychologically perspective” (Booklist) insight to a chilling look how sometimes those we love the most can be the most dangerous.
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