Title: Not Ann Rules best, but among the best of true crime
Product review: I've read so much of Ann Rule, probably all of her books, and I think they're all four stars or better. This one I gave four stars, because it's not quite her best work, but it is certainly better than most true crime writers. Her thoroughness is one of her hallmarks, but the main thing that sets her apart is the way she can get into the head of the criminal and the motivations. Ann explains how she wrote this book at the request of a victim, and that must be a first. It's the story of the murder and abuse of Sheila Bellush, made truly horrific because the children were in their home when she was murdered. As always Ann brings compassion to her narrative that has never been matched by any other true crime author. A solid four stars, only by comparison to her other books, which are almost entirely five stars.
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