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  • A Rose for Her Grave - and Other True Cases

  • Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 1
  • By: Ann Rule
  • Narrated by: Laural Merlington
  • Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,049 ratings)

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A Rose for Her Grave - and Other True Cases

By: Ann Rule
Narrated by: Laural Merlington
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Publisher's summary

"A Rose for Her Grave" - the principal story of this collection - vividly recreates the cautionary tale of Randy Roth, a misogynistic sociopath from the Pacific Northwest whose rage was directed primarily at women and children. Addicted to his own greed, Roth exercised a powerful aura of control over his victims, using his ability to charm and boyish good looks to lower their defenses. By the time they saw the reality of the madness in his eyes, it was usually too late. This, along with five other chilling cases, bears the stamp of classic Ann Rule - informed, comprehensive, and eerily evocative of man's inhumanity to man.

©1995 Ann Rule (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Fantastic!

Incredibly well written and narrated. I loved Laural Merlington's performance and Rule's excellent writing. Highly recommended..

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Chilling Tales of Murder

Living in the Seattle area, we found it eerily fascinating to hear about the crimes and police work in our local community. Hats off to those who brought these murderers to justice.

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Excellent book, writer, and narrator...

This book is exceptional. It is well written. The stories are tragic and angering, but that is what comes from true stories. Both the writer andthe narrator are outstanding.

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Bonkers

Some of Anne’s books are too detailed, however, detail in the main case of this book was essential and I appreciated it. Somehow the narrator feels like the author is speaking, although idk how she talked in real life. I am giving it 4 on performance because the voices are a little weird.

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Awesome

Ann Rule is amazing. Her stories are detailed and addicting. I never want her books to end.

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Good read

I love this narrator, she is easy to listen to and does character voices well. The story was also very entertaining and well put together

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great as always!

great detail yet moves swiftly to keep your interest. love her books. Ann provides education and entertainment.

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A likable read for the crime solvers

If you like true crime stories & how they are investigated & solved this book is for you. I appreciated that the gore of the crime was kept to a minimum. Narrator was believable

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always great storytelling!

Ann Rule's books always have great storytelling.
I can't wait to start the next book!

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GREAT!!

All the books that I have listen to our well done and quite amazing true stories I recommend any of her books.

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