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The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule
4.0
[a:Ann Rule|9678|Ann Rule|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1645061184p2/9678.jpg] worked on a crisis hotline with Ted Bundy. She thought he was kind, smart, and a little mysterious—but mostly just a nice guy. Then she found out he was a serial killer. One of the worst in history.
This book tells the story of how she slowly realized the truth, while also reporting on the case as a true crime writer. It’s part biography, part crime report, and part emotional gut-punch.
What makes it so good is how personal it feels. Rule doesn’t just tell you what happened—she shares what it felt like to learn someone she trusted was hiding a terrifying secret. She keeps things honest, clear, and respectful, even when it gets hard to read.
It’s a powerful, unforgettable look at a killer—and the people who never saw him coming.
This book tells the story of how she slowly realized the truth, while also reporting on the case as a true crime writer. It’s part biography, part crime report, and part emotional gut-punch.
What makes it so good is how personal it feels. Rule doesn’t just tell you what happened—she shares what it felt like to learn someone she trusted was hiding a terrifying secret. She keeps things honest, clear, and respectful, even when it gets hard to read.
It’s a powerful, unforgettable look at a killer—and the people who never saw him coming.