PRAISE FOR “AMERICA’S BEST TRUE-CRIME WRITER” (Kirkus Reviews) AND HER #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES Ann Rule’s Crime Files Fourteen riveting volumes of true-crime stories drawn from her personal collection “Chilling cases. … A frightening, fascinating rogue’s gallery of mercenary murderers.” —Mystery Guild “Prolific and talented Rule proves her warranted reputation as one of true crime’s leading lights. … With a novelist’s skill, Rule brings to life a rich case.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Spine-tingling … could win a place in any insomniac’s heart.” —Barnesandnoble.com “Fascinating, unsettling tales. … Among the very small group of top-notch true-crime writers, Rule just may be the best of the bunch.” —Booklist “Rule’s ability to depict both criminals and victims as believable human beings is perfectly embodied in this sad, fascinating account.” —Library Journal “Gripping tales. … Fans of true crime know they can rely on Ann Rule to deliver the dead-level best.” —The Hartford Courant (CT) MORE MUST-READ TRUE CRIME FROM ANN RULE—DON’T MISS THESE CELEBRATED BESTSELLERS Ann Rule worked the late-night shift at a suicide hotline with a handsome, whip-smart psychology major who became her close friend. Soon the world would know him: Ted Bundy, one of the most savage serial killers of our time. … THE STRANGER BESIDE ME Now in an updated edition! “A shattering story … carefully investigated, written with compassion but also with professional objectivity.” —Seattle Times “Overwhelming!” —Houston Post “Ann Rule has an extraordinary angle … [on] the most fascinating killer in modern American history. … As dramatic and chilling as a bedroom window shattering at midnight.” —The New York Times TOO LATE TO SAY GOODBYE “The quintessential true-crime story. … The mesmerizing tale of how law enforcement coordinated information from two deaths separated by nearly a decade to convict Bart Corbin of murder. … Prepare yourself for a few late nights of reading.” —Bookreporter.com GREEN RIVER, RUNNING RED “[Rule] conveys the emotional truth of the Green River case.” —Los Angeles Times “Riveting. … Rule infuses her case study with a personally felt sense of urgency.” —People HEART FULL OF LIES “A convincing portrait of a meticulous criminal mind.” —The Washington Post “Fascinating. … The sheer weight of [Rule’s] investigative technique places her at the forefront of true-crime writers.” —Booklist EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE “Affecting, tense, and smart true crime.” —Washington Post Book World “Absolutely riveting … psychologically perceptive.” —Booklist …AND NEVER LET HER GO “Truly creepy. … This portrait of an evil prince needs no embellishment.” —People “[Rule] might have created her masterpiece.” —The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) “Even crime buffs who followed the case closely [will] gain new insights.” —The Orlando Sentinel (FL) “[Rule] tell[s] the sad story with authority, flair, and pace.” —The Washington Post BOOKS BY ANN RULE Too Late to Say Goodbye Green River, Running Red Every Breath You Take Heart Full of Lies … And Never Let Her Go Bitter Harvest Dead by Sunset Everything She Ever Wanted If You Really Loved Me The Stranger Beside Me Possession Small Sacrifices Ann Rule’s Crime Files Vol. 13: Mortal Danger and Other True Cases Vol. 12: Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder and Other True Cases Vol. 11: No Regrets and Other True Cases Vol. 10: Worth More Dead and Other True Cases Vol. 9: Kiss Me, Kill Me and Other True Cases Vol. 8: Last Dance, Last Chance and Other True Cases Vol. 7: Empty Promises and Other True Cases Vol. 6: A Rage to Kill and Other True Cases Vol. 5: The End of the Dream and Other True Cases Vol. 4: In the Name of Love and Other True Cases Vol. 3: A Fever in the Heart and Other True Cases Vol. 2: You Belong to Me and Other True Cases Vol. 1: A Rose for Her Grave and Other True Cases Without Pity: Ann Rule’s Most Dangerous Killers The I-5 Killer The Want-Ad Killer Lust Killer ANN RULE BUT I TRUSTED YOU AND OTHER TWO CASES ANN RULE’S CRIME FILES: Vol. 14 The sale of this book without its cover is unauthorized. If you purchased this book without a cover, you should be aware that it was reported to the publisher as “unsold and destroyed.” Neither the author nor the publisher has received payment for the sale of this “stripped book.” Pocket Books A Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 1230 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 www.SimonandSchuster.com The names of some individuals have been changed. Such names are indicated by an asterisk (*) the first time each appears in the narrative. Copyright © 2009 by Ann Rule All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever. For information address Pocket Books Subsidiary Rights Department, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 First Pocket Books paperback edition December 2009 POCKET and colophon are registered trademarks of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 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