In 1985, 32-year-old David Brown seemed to have it all. A computer genius with a million-dollar business, married for the fifth time - most recently to a 23-year-old beauty, Linda, the mother of his new-born baby - he was the living emobodiment of a rich playboy. But the signs of the dream life's dark underside were already emerging - especially in Brown's penchant for divorcing his young wives as soon as they matured to full womanhood. The darkness came into full, violent bloom the night Linda was found shot to death in her own bed. Shockingly, Brown's 14-year-old stepdaughter Cinnamon confessed, earning a prison sentence for the murder in a case that rocked California's Orange County community. But even after the verdict was in, officials in the District Attorney's office suspected that all the facts were yet to be revealed. What their further investigations uncovered was a trail of lechery, deceit and betrayal - a trail that began and ended with David Brown. Filled with horrifying findings from the author's exclusive access to the details of the investigation, If You Really Loved Me is Ann Rule's most compelling work yet - a chilling true crime masterpiece!
©1991 Ann Rule (P)2012 Simon & Schuster Audio
"As a huge fan of Ann Rule this had to be the worst"
YES, Because Ann Rule is an amazing leader-of-the-pack true crime author.
Absolutely.
Laurel Merlington
All of it.
Maybe because it's abridged, I never was able to connect with the victims. Ann Rule needs to stick to writing and not narrator. I absolutely love Ann Rule but this book was a waste of my time and honestly painful at times to my ears. Two thumbs down. : (
"very intriguing"
yes because it's amazing how deceptive your loved ones can be
the details that were provided
"Intriguing true crime story, great narration..."
Ann Rule may not have a "model" voice, but I thoroughly enjoyed her storytelling. I found her easier to listen to than most professionals that I've listened to through the years. Her storytelling, written and spoken, are spot on.
Cinnamon Brown. My heart breaks for her and the psychological abuse that was heaped onto her as a child and young adult.
No, I haven't, but I would not hesitate to purchase one if the storyline interested me.
No extreme reactions, but I'm not moved to tears easily. I can't imagine there would be much to laugh about in this book.
Thoroughly enjoyed the entire book. It was a pleasure.