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A Tangled Web: A Cyberstalker, a Deadly Obsession, and the Twisting Path to Justice
Leslie Rule
3.7 AVERAGE
87 reviews for:
A Tangled Web: A Cyberstalker, a Deadly Obsession, and the Twisting Path to Justice
Leslie Rule
3.7 AVERAGE
3.5 stars. Super fast and disturbing read. Trust your instincts and listen to those who care about you. Also, I wasn't bowled over by the writing style (definitely story driven).
I won an Advance Reading Copy of A TANGLED WEB by Leslie Rule as part of a giveaway on Bookish First! Thank you to Kensington Publishing Corp for the chance to read and provide an honest review review!
A TANGLED WEB is a true crime account of the crimes of Shanna “Liz” Golyar. Liz was a jealous ex of a man who never wanted a commitment. When she sees this man moving on, she takes steps that are unbelievably extreme. She was arrested in 2016 and sentenced to life in 2017, but she went undetected for years and continues to proclaim her innocence.
I don’t want to give too much about this case away, but the story had me hooked. Between the time that I entered the giveaway for this book and the time when I started reading it last week, the world has become much more plagued with distractions. To be honest I was a bit worried that picking up a nonfiction book, and a true crime genre especially given that this is not a comfort zone genre for me, would not hold my attention, but I was immediately drawn into the story. This has all the makings of a thriller in a truth is stranger than fiction kind of way.
Leslie Rule is the daughter of famed true crime author Ann Rule and she worked for her mother as an assistant and trial photographer, so the arena of true crime is not new to her. Though she has written other books, this is the first time she is publishing in the true crime genre herself. I thought her writing was very gripping and that she did a good job of balancing the narrative of the crimes being committed with her research into peoples’ back stories.
For the true crime fans out there, this is definitely one that you’ll want to keep an eye out for! A TANGLED WEB by Leslie Rule will be out on 4/28/2020!
If you haven’t signed up for Bookish First, I absolutely recommend it. This was my second book win and getting points toward free books is as easy as reading and reviewing and sharing! I would recommend that you check out my links page for more information. My referral code will get you some bonus points toward earning some free books of your own.
A TANGLED WEB is a true crime account of the crimes of Shanna “Liz” Golyar. Liz was a jealous ex of a man who never wanted a commitment. When she sees this man moving on, she takes steps that are unbelievably extreme. She was arrested in 2016 and sentenced to life in 2017, but she went undetected for years and continues to proclaim her innocence.
I don’t want to give too much about this case away, but the story had me hooked. Between the time that I entered the giveaway for this book and the time when I started reading it last week, the world has become much more plagued with distractions. To be honest I was a bit worried that picking up a nonfiction book, and a true crime genre especially given that this is not a comfort zone genre for me, would not hold my attention, but I was immediately drawn into the story. This has all the makings of a thriller in a truth is stranger than fiction kind of way.
Leslie Rule is the daughter of famed true crime author Ann Rule and she worked for her mother as an assistant and trial photographer, so the arena of true crime is not new to her. Though she has written other books, this is the first time she is publishing in the true crime genre herself. I thought her writing was very gripping and that she did a good job of balancing the narrative of the crimes being committed with her research into peoples’ back stories.
For the true crime fans out there, this is definitely one that you’ll want to keep an eye out for! A TANGLED WEB by Leslie Rule will be out on 4/28/2020!
If you haven’t signed up for Bookish First, I absolutely recommend it. This was my second book win and getting points toward free books is as easy as reading and reviewing and sharing! I would recommend that you check out my links page for more information. My referral code will get you some bonus points toward earning some free books of your own.
The bar for this book was very high. I am aware that that is not fair to Leslie Rule, but I am not sure how she couldn't be compared to her famous, true-crime writing, mother Ann Rule.
A Tangled Web tells the true crime story of Cari Lea Farver. Cari vanished from Omaha, Nebraska in 2012. At first it appeared that she had just taken off, but her family, friends, and co-workers were very skeptical. Her boyfriend, Dave Kroupa, had received a text that it was over and since it was a new relationship, he believed it.
Cari's mother, Nancy, on the other hand did not believe that she had taken off.
After digging through and sorting through thousands of emails and texts sent from Cari after she disappeared, the police start to discover that there is a sociopath in their midst. Technology really is amazing and nothing is ever really gone.
Leslie Rule enters the true crime genre successfully and without missing a beat.
A Tangled Web tells the true crime story of Cari Lea Farver. Cari vanished from Omaha, Nebraska in 2012. At first it appeared that she had just taken off, but her family, friends, and co-workers were very skeptical. Her boyfriend, Dave Kroupa, had received a text that it was over and since it was a new relationship, he believed it.
Cari's mother, Nancy, on the other hand did not believe that she had taken off.
After digging through and sorting through thousands of emails and texts sent from Cari after she disappeared, the police start to discover that there is a sociopath in their midst. Technology really is amazing and nothing is ever really gone.
Leslie Rule enters the true crime genre successfully and without missing a beat.
I really enjoyed the story - I actually hadn't heard of the murderess before reading this book. My only complaint (though only a small one) is that I really didn't need multiple generations of back story on so many of the characters. It didn't add anything to the story to know about Cari's great grandparents. All it did was give me more names to keep up with.
Don’t hate it but don’t love it. I thought she did a really good job laying out the details but I really needed some kind of organizational chart for all of her relationships and kids. Even a family tree would’ve been helpful since they talked about her family line. So overall interesting but glad I didn’t buy it because I wouldn’t read it again.
When Dave signed up for POF after leaving a long term relationship all he was looking for was some fun. He didn't want to fall in love, become committed or in anyway end up in a new relationship. He had oats to sow and he was a man on a mission. He must have been hot because he had a lot of interest. He meets Liz, explains his no commitment stance to her (You have to give him credit for not playing games with anyone.) and she happily agrees because she is looking for the same thing. After a few weeks Liz starts to push for a commitment. Despite Dave telling her it would never happen, she refused to let it go. Dave refused to cave in. And then he meets Cari IRL. He was instantly attracted but since he met her at work, did not act on the attraction. Until he found her on POF. And this starts the insanity. Cari disappears and begins stalking him. Stalking Liz. Stalking his other hook ups.
This book was not the best written story, technically, but it was an interesting read. I'm not sure the bit about Anne Rule was necessary but it was sweet that the author wanted to share some of her memories of her mother with readers who definitely had read some Ann Rule also.
This book was not the best written story, technically, but it was an interesting read. I'm not sure the bit about Anne Rule was necessary but it was sweet that the author wanted to share some of her memories of her mother with readers who definitely had read some Ann Rule also.
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
All true crime, and Ann Rule readers need to buy this book when it releases! Leslie, is Ann's daughter and she follows perfectly in her mother's footsteps with this book. I love that she writes a preface that gives background on their family and how they became fascinated with crime and murder.
The true crime story that Leslie writes in so crazy, that no one could even make a story that wild up! It's about a twisted love triangle and the all points of that triangle point back to one person. Three people; one of them missing, one obsessed, and one not knowing who or what to believe. Manipulation, lies, obsession, and the internet are all intertwined and part of a murder.
Dave, was an average hard working man, willing to do anything for his kids. He was not one to be tied down, and often made that clear up front with any woman he dated. He met Amy, someone who fulfilled his needs and at times would seem clingy and wanting more. She'd push, he'd pull away and then they'd make up and things would be ok again. They had an on and off relationship that spanned months.
One day, Dave met Cari. She caught his eye and he felt something for once. They dated a few times, and then she broke up with him over text and he was disappointed. He felt he had found someone who was on the same playing field as him, and he did actually enjoy her company. It was what it was, and he still had Amy.
Not long after Cari broke up with him, he and Amy started getting threatening messages from Cari. Name calling, threats, and harassment. It was bizarre and both became closer as they were both targets of Cari. Who was this crazy person that Dave had invited into his, and now Amy's life? Was she really crazier than she came off. It seemed she was not happy about him and Amy, and she became a crazed stalker in their lives.
Cari's mom had also received some text messages, and they were very unlike her daughter. She became concerned and soon filed a missing person's report for her. Her daughter did not talk this way, even through text and it was completely out of character of her to do the things she was doing through text message.
Who really was this Cari person, and why was she targeting Dave and Amy? Cari and Dave had only really known each other for a couple of weeks, so why the stalking? Dave didn't ever get the feeling she was one of those. Meanwhile, her mother is worried something happened to her daughter and is trying to stay strong from the son she left behind.
Each page of this story will make you second guess what is happening, who is doing it and the truth behind it all. Just when you think something might come of this all with the police being involved, another bizarre incident happens or another person is targeted. This was a very well written book, and the author did an amazing job of getting background on everything, as well as keeping the story line straight. As the title states, there are MANY MANY webs that are weaved.
Thank you to the author, Leslie Rule! Bookish first, and the publisher Citadel Press - Kensington Publishing Corp for the opportunity to read and review. I did not want to put this down, and I swear there were times I was reading it in Keith Morrisons voice! Now I have to go dig up the Dateline episode on this case.
The true crime story that Leslie writes in so crazy, that no one could even make a story that wild up! It's about a twisted love triangle and the all points of that triangle point back to one person. Three people; one of them missing, one obsessed, and one not knowing who or what to believe. Manipulation, lies, obsession, and the internet are all intertwined and part of a murder.
Dave, was an average hard working man, willing to do anything for his kids. He was not one to be tied down, and often made that clear up front with any woman he dated. He met Amy, someone who fulfilled his needs and at times would seem clingy and wanting more. She'd push, he'd pull away and then they'd make up and things would be ok again. They had an on and off relationship that spanned months.
One day, Dave met Cari. She caught his eye and he felt something for once. They dated a few times, and then she broke up with him over text and he was disappointed. He felt he had found someone who was on the same playing field as him, and he did actually enjoy her company. It was what it was, and he still had Amy.
Not long after Cari broke up with him, he and Amy started getting threatening messages from Cari. Name calling, threats, and harassment. It was bizarre and both became closer as they were both targets of Cari. Who was this crazy person that Dave had invited into his, and now Amy's life? Was she really crazier than she came off. It seemed she was not happy about him and Amy, and she became a crazed stalker in their lives.
Cari's mom had also received some text messages, and they were very unlike her daughter. She became concerned and soon filed a missing person's report for her. Her daughter did not talk this way, even through text and it was completely out of character of her to do the things she was doing through text message.
Who really was this Cari person, and why was she targeting Dave and Amy? Cari and Dave had only really known each other for a couple of weeks, so why the stalking? Dave didn't ever get the feeling she was one of those. Meanwhile, her mother is worried something happened to her daughter and is trying to stay strong from the son she left behind.
Each page of this story will make you second guess what is happening, who is doing it and the truth behind it all. Just when you think something might come of this all with the police being involved, another bizarre incident happens or another person is targeted. This was a very well written book, and the author did an amazing job of getting background on everything, as well as keeping the story line straight. As the title states, there are MANY MANY webs that are weaved.
Thank you to the author, Leslie Rule! Bookish first, and the publisher Citadel Press - Kensington Publishing Corp for the opportunity to read and review. I did not want to put this down, and I swear there were times I was reading it in Keith Morrisons voice! Now I have to go dig up the Dateline episode on this case.
Guys, this book is a must read for any true-crime junkies out there. It was SO good!! I was unfamiliar with the story prior to reading this book, which made it an even better reading experience because I had no idea what the real life outcome was. I don’t want to say too much about the actual story itself because I don’t want to spoil anything, but I’ll just say this story contained themes of fatal attraction, twisted and disturbing stalking, and seemed too crazy to be true at times. But this is VERY MUCH a true story being told. Leslie Rule, daughter of the True Crime Queen Ann Rule, knocked it out of the park. There was so much detail and I had a hard time putting this book down once I started. The only thing I found that I disliked about this book was that at times the amount of detail revolving around certain topics felt unnecessary and could have been cut from the book. But overall, this book was amazing, I give it a solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, 4 stars!
If you are a fan of true crime podcasts, this book is for you. I kept thinking of the saying "stranger than fiction" because this was a story that was so over-the-top insane that had this book been a work of fiction, I probably would have tossed it across the room due to its complete unbelievability. It made me feel a little bit icky...like how can there be people this crazy and violent just walking around amongst us??