The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty by Valerie Bauerlein

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4.5
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3.5
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5.0
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Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Disturbing to read about all the ways in which this family ruled part of South Carolina like a mob family, but I was cheered to see them finally get a little bit of comeuppance. Very well-written and researched. 

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4.0
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4.5
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5.0
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3.75
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The writing was excellent and a recap for me as I followed the case. The author's prose was easy to following and kept me hooked. That being said I am always hesitant when an author using conjuncture for thoughts they can't possibly know or taking based on what others believe. I do believe that Alex killed his family, was a serial liar, and a thief. 
Be warned the descriptions of Paul's death are graphic.
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4.0
I never really followed this case so I was pleased to read everything outlined and put together to me in one neatly told narrative. Easy to read and comprehensive!