Dead by Sunset

Perfect Husband, Perfect Killer?

De: Ann Rule

Narrado por: Richard Ferrone

From bestselling author Ann Rule comes the true story of Bradly Morris Cunningham, the handsome and successful entrepreneur who married five different women and destroyed each of them.

The author of eight New York Times bestsellers, Ann Rule first won nationwide acclaim with The Stranger Beside Me, about serial killer Ted Bundy. Her Crime Files volumes, based on fascinating case histories, have assured her reputation as our premier chronicler of crime. Now the former Seattle policewoman brings us the horrific account of a charismatic man adored by beautiful and brilliant women who always gave him what he wanted...sex, money, and even their very lives.

When attorney Cheryl Keeton's brutally bludgeoned body was found in her van in the fast lane of an Oregon freeway, her husband, Brad Cunningham, was the likely suspect. But there was no solid evidence linking him to the crime. He married again, for the fifth time, and his stunning new wife, a physician named Sara, adopted his three sons. They all settled down to family life on a luxurious estate. But gradually, their marriage became a nightmare...

In this gripping account of Cheryl's murder, Ann Rule takes us from Brad's troubled boyhood to one of the most bizarre trials in legal history, uncovering multiple marriages, financial manipulations, infidelities, and monstrous acts of harassment and revenge along the way. Dead By Sunset is Ann Rule at her riveting best.

©2008 Ann Rule (P)2011 Simon & Schuster

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Rule provides a perceptive character analysis of a malignant, self-centered, charismatic con artist. It's a chilling, haunting portrait." (Publishers Weekly)

"The similarities with the O.J. case are compelling." (The Spokesman-Review)

"Fascinating material.... Ms. Rule admirably recounts this labyrinthine tale. (The New York Times Book Review)

A Sad Yet Compelling Story of Betrayal

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes if you want to know the details surrounding this case.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The depths in which one person full of hatred would go to strike back at another. Pure narcissist behavior unveiled.

What about Richard Ferrone’s performance did you like?

I truly enjoyed the fact that his voice captured the essence of the characters and kept me interested through a very lengthy storyline. I enjoyed hm so much so that I searched for all the books he had narrated and will be listening to more from him.

If you could give Dead by Sunset a new subtitle, what would it be?

A Case of Sheer Betrayal

Any additional comments?

Although the book is long....I was captivated by the story and I was saddened by the fact that the police seemingly could not do anything to stop him.

Riviting

Although I was already familiar with this story. Ann Rule is so exacting and thorough in educating herself on the subject matter that it is as if you lived it yourself. a harrowing tale and yet it still baffles me how these otherwise smart intelligent women were sucked into this man's manipulations. So glad he is no longer a threat.

Ann Rule NEVER disappoints! Pleasant reader

nn Rule NEVER disappoints! She is my favorite author because she takes time to go back 2-3 generations on each side of both victim and perpetrator which I always find fascinating!
Pleasant reader as well!

A Monster Among Us

Would you listen to Dead by Sunset again? Why?

I will and I have. I've also watched the movie several times. It amazes me the type of people that walk among us and I never get tired of seeing a hearing how far Brad Cunningham went before he was finally stopped.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dead by Sunset?

Geez, to narrow it down.... I can't think of ONE moment, it was just the culmination of little things he did daily that when added together showed how evil this man was.

What does Richard Ferrone bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I don't know if he brought anything to the story, but he didn't detract from it...which is more important. I drives me crazy when the narrator takes you out of the story.

Unless you live in the area, you wouldn't know that he was mispronouncing some names. That was the only thing I would change...make sure you say the names correctly. It's Will-AM-ette...not Will-uh -met, etc...

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Makes me angry that monsters like that live when beautiful souls suffer.

Any additional comments?

If you like true crime, you will like this.

DBS Review

The book was good enough to make me truly hate Bradley Cunningham so great job!

Emotionally draining, gripping story.

It’s very difficult not to feel rage listening to this story. But at the end, I feel relieved of the justice- long overdue, but deserving.

Excellent

Excellent in all areas and I’ve never said that about an audiobook before. Here’s your two more words.

the reality of this

the truthfulness....well written. so sad scarey.

such a monster.....so glad he was found quity.

Very intriguing story. Excellent narration.

Amazing story. Proof that real life can be stranger than fiction. Very captivating. Expert investigative story by the author and wonderfully narrated.

Excellent job!

The reader did an excellent job. I'll need to look for another books he works on. The book was good. Lots of information. Brad was a piece of work! I can't believe he believed his own BS!!! ugh...then tried to discredit Ann Rule! seriously?! Laughable!!