• Mortal Danger

  • And Other True Cases (Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 13)
  • By: Ann Rule
  • Narrated by: Laural Merlington
  • Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (302 ratings)

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Mortal Danger

By: Ann Rule
Narrated by: Laural Merlington
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From trust to terror...from security to survival...

Only Ann Rule, who unknowingly worked alongside the smart and charming Ted Bundy - America's most notorious serial killer - could lend her razor-sharp insight into these cases of the spouse, lover, family member, or helpful stranger who is totally trusted but whose lethally violent nature, though masterfully disguised, can and will kill. Featured here is the case of a Southern California family man who appeared to be the picture of healthy living with his expertise in naturopathic healing. Luring a beautiful flight attendant into a passionate affair, he swept her away to a secluded home on the Oregon coast where his jealous rages escalated, ultimately leading to a brutal sex attack in which she believed she would die. How this brave victim survived, never knowing her tormentor's whereabouts, and how he resurfaced, forcing a tragic end for all involved, makes this one of Ann Rule's most compelling narratives.

Other cases include that of the woman who masterminded her husband's murder to gain his inheritance... the monstrous sadist whose prison release damaged a presidential candidate's campaign and ended in a bitter double tragedy in a quiet neighborhood three thousand miles away...the shocking DNA link between a cold-blooded crime and a cold case... and inside the horrific case of the man who crossed an ocean and several countries to stalk the Eurasian beauty who had fled from him in desperation.

©2008 Ann Rule (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Recorded by arrangement with Pocket Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, Inc.

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Good stuff!

I've been on an Ann Rule true crime binge... I've been listening to her books back to back. Her writing is addictive. I usually enjoy her full length books more than her crime cases series. But this one is really good. I suppose it's hit or miss, and mostly Ann Rule hits it out the park.
This book of cases begins with an unusual and frightening story of wildly obsessive "love". We get to see much of the story through this very brave victim's own point of view. Unfortunately, victims in true crime books are usually not around to tell their story. Thus, the ability to experience the story from the victim's own statements is especially chilling.
The rest of the cases are just as interesting. This book contains three long stories, all well-told!

Once again, Ann Rule delivers a winner! The more I read, the more I appreciate her work. I'm hopeful that more of her unabridged work will be available on Audible.

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Ann Rule was the best. She is sadly missed!!

Mortal Danger was just as good as expected from any of Ann's writings! If you like true crime, you'll love Ann Rule!

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Make it stop!

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Those who watch honey-boo-boo.

Would you ever listen to anything by Ann Rule again?

Maybe-always open

What didn’t you like about Laural Merlington’s performance?

She's ok-content not performer is culprit for rating.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Jury still out

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Long Winded

I am an Ann Rule fan but this one was so slow and at times boring.

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I miss Ann Rule

She was the gold standard for me.
This is a good collection. I actually liked the shorter stories better than the long one but they were all good.
Rule had a style that helped you get to know the people involved. I think that's what I liked about her the most.
She was also hell bent on showing people how important it is to take care of ourselves and watch our surroundings
without being over the top. She used her talent to impart cautionary messages and not as gratuitous offerings She really loved what she did and did it well.

Narration: When I first heard Laural Merlington I didn't like her voice at all but she grew on me and now I can see how good
she is for this genre.

As with most of Ann Rule this was a 5 star listen for me.

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ALWAYS A WINNER

Ann Rule's books are always winners , I haven't found one I didn't like and enjoy reading yet. I am a true crime fan , and Ann will remain my favorite author . RIP 🙏

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Can’t deal with the narrator

The book is good, as all of Ann Rules are. But when the narrator uses a “man’s” voice it’s a complete turn off.

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Great stories but...

Loves this book! Kate's story hits very close to home, sounds like my ex. Thankfully I got out in time. My issue is when the narrator does "voices". When the narrator switches to a "male" voice makes me want to stop listening. She's also a bit robotic. Otherwise, love Ann's books.

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Boring

I haven’t even finished the book. It’s a boring book. I’m not liking the reader.

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Ann Rule is a master. It’s the narcissistic villain who is tiresome.

This book is well written and performed. It includes all of the well developed characters and excellent writing I expect from Ann Rule. It’s the boring, yet self-absorbed abusive husband who made the book a chore to listen to, at times. Maybe it’s just me…I already spent 12 years with someone like that, and I don’t need more! I have remained passionate about the issue of domestic violence. Vicariously experiencing the banality and unease of daily life with the perpetrator is practically unbearable. This is no fault of Rule’s, and is certainly an accurate depiction of life with a man who is only interested in himself, his wants, his money, and his image. I DO recommend this book. It gets much more interesting as the image is tarnished, revealing a portrait of the true grotesque mind behind the mirage.

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