A Serial Killer's Daughter

My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming (An Insider's Look at the True Crime Story of the BTK Killer, Dennis Rader)

By: Kerri Rawson

Narrated by: Devon O'day

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Read the shocking true story now featured in the Netflix documentary My Father, The BTK Killer.

What is it like to learn that your ordinary, loving father is a serial killer? Discover the true story behind the BTK killer, as told by those closest to him.

In 2005, Kerri Rawson opened the door of her apartment to greet an FBI agent who shared the shocking news that her father had been arrested for murdering ten people, including two children.

That's also when she first learned that her father was the notorious serial killer known as BTK, a name he'd given himself that described the horrific way he committed his crimes: bind, torture, kill. As news of his capture spread, the city of Wichita celebrated the end of a thirty-one-year nightmare. For Kerri Rawson, another was just beginning.

In the weeks and years that followed, Kerri was plunged into a black hole of horror and disbelief. The same man who had been a loving father, a devoted husband, church president, Boy Scout leader, and a public servant had been using their family as a cover for his heinous crimes since before she was born. Everything she had believed about her life had been a lie.

Written with candor and extraordinary courage, A Serial Killer's Daughter is an unflinching exploration of life with one of America's most infamous killers and an astonishing tale of personal and spiritual transformation.

A Serial Killer's Daughter will give you the encouragement you need to learn how to:

• Pick up the pieces of your life when everything falls apart
• Begin to heal from the long-lasting effects of violence
• Trust that light will overcome the darkness

Kerri Rawson's story offers the hope of reclaiming sanity in the midst of madness, rebuilding a life in the shadow of death, and learning to forgive the unforgivable.

A lot of religion

As the name implies, it’s VERY religion-focused. I definitely enjoyed hearing about her journey and appreciate her telling her story. But for those that aren’t super religious, it’s kind of a lot of bible talk. I think the conversation surrounding PTSD is important.

Fascinating Story!

An incredible story, told from a very personal space.
Loved the book, but was continually irritated by the narrator’s saccharine sweet tone. It was like listening to Betty White’s character Rose from Golden girls reading this book! I would recommend this title, however, I would read the hardcopy instead of listening to the audio version.

Powerful, poignant and emotional

I'm so glad that Kerri Rawson was brave enough to share her story with the world. Yes, there's loss, tragedy and sorrow but there is also love, hope and forgiveness. Thank you Kerri for sharing your story and your truth.

More Than A Headline

Whenever a story such as BTK breaks on the news, I always think about the vast number of people affected. ALL of the innocent family members that are left to process the tragedies created by these complicated "monsters" boggles the mind and the heart. The author did an excellent job sharing the humanity of her father without excusing his atrocities. God bless all the families affected by this man!

Narrator

i would have liked to hear the author’s voice. The narrator sounded like she was reading a children’s good night book. I found it distractingly times. This story is not Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf