5 comments about Seeds of Evil: The Gray/Snyder Murder Case.

1. Seeds of Evil is a brilliantly written and soundly researched period piece centered around the murder in 1927 of Albert Snyder ,art Editor for MOtor Boating by his wife Ruth and her corset salesman lover ,Judd Gray.Combining true facts with imaginary dialogue ,the book vividly captures the dark compulsions that drove two ordinary people to deception,adultery and murder.As such it is a psychologically gripping analysis of those dark forces lurking within all of us --those forces springing from psychic depths that defy rational penetration and definition.But where the work makes its greatest contribution is in providing a spiritual dimension which gives the tale a sense of universality;in stressing and illustrating the importance of faith and divine grace to control our human propensity for sin,the author provides a timely message and compelling evidence for mankinds daily need to seek and heed the counsel of God.An important work of literary artistry,insight and reflection that through its dramatic theme and appeal makes the Lord's message accessible and relevant to all.



2. Seeds of Evil is a brilliantly written and soundly researched period piece centered around the murder in 1927 of Albert Snyder ,art Editor for MOtor Boating by his wife Ruth and her corset salesman lover ,Judd Gray.Combining true facts with imaginary dialogue ,the book vividly captures the dark compulsions that drove two ordinary people to deception,adultery and murder.As such it is a psychologically gripping analysis of those dark forces lurking within all of us --those forces springing from psychic depths that defy rational penetration and definition.But where the work makes its greatest contribution is in providing a spiritual dimension which gives the tale a sense of universality;in stressing and illustrating the importance of faith and divine grace to control our human propensity for sin,the author provides a timely message and compelling evidence for mankinds daily need to seek and heed the counsel of God.An important work of literary artistry,insight and reflection that through its dramatic theme and appeal makes the Lord's message accessible and relevant to all.



3. AS grippingly as any novelist,noted historian Karl Schweizer,a superbly talented writer,,tells the dramatic story of a 1920"s cause celebre:the brutal slaying of Motor Boating editor Albert Snyder by his wife Ruth and her lover Judd Gray.In an elegant though informal narrative,that ranges from humorous to heart-wrenching,Seeds of Evil ,explores the complex motivations behind the tragic crime,the character nuances of the protagonists,the conflicts and contradictions they experienced in their emotional relationships,and above all the precious and timeless spiritual lessons to be learned from these participants in what is essentially a modern morality play.In this sense the book is not only an exciting tale of crime and retribution but a guide to spiritual enlightenment--one that discards the sadly fashionable contemporary focus on "now" and "self" ,as a key to contentment but instead directs our attention to God as the only true ,lasting and enriching guide to our lifes.A unique achievement that could serve as a model to other writers in the true crime genre.



4. AS grippingly as any novelist,noted historian Karl Schweizer,a superbly talented writer,,tells the dramatic story of a 1920"s cause celebre:the brutal slaying of Motor Boating editor Albert Snyder by his wife Ruth and her lover Judd Gray.In an elegant though informal narrative,that ranges from humorous to heart-wrenching,Seeds of Evil ,explores the complex motivations behind the tragic crime,the character nuances of the protagonists,the conflicts and contradictions they experienced in their emotional relationships,and above all the precious and timeless spiritual lessons to be learned from these participants in what is essentially a modern morality play.In this sense the book is not only an exciting tale of crime and retribution but a guide to spiritual enlightenment--one that discards the sadly fashionable contemporary focus on "now" and "self" ,as a key to contentment but instead directs our attention to God as the only true ,lasting and enriching guide to our lifes.A unique achievement that could serve as a model to other writers in the true crime genre.



5. Seeds of Evil by Karl Schweizer is so good! The story is based on a true event--a murder--that took place in Queens, New York during the 1920's. If you like true crime and police investigation, or you like a story that takes place during the roaring twenties complete with bootleg gin and flappers, or you like a story that is a study of people and their thoughts and motives, or if you like a juicy read that is full of description and attention to detail, then this book is for you! The author writes in such a way that you feel like you have stepped into the very skin of each character. You the reader are privy to the character's innermost thoughts, feelings and reflections. Because of this you can't help but like or loathe each character--you cannot remain indifferent. The story is written so seamlessly that the reader cannot be sure of what is factual or what is supposed and this makes for an entertaining and thought-provoking read. Since this is a book based on true events, there must be an ending to the story but I loved this book so much that I found myself wishing that it wouldn't end. Lastly, the author challenges the reader, especially in the postscript, to examine his or her own life in view of the story they just finished reading and to think about the presence and influence of evil in one's own life. It gives one food for thought. I highly recommend Seeds of Evil. You will be in for a treat and it is the kind of book that will keep you thinking and reflecting for a long time.

5 comments about Orders to Kill: The Truth Behind the Murder of Martin Luther King, Jr.

1. Pepper should be ashamed for putting this book out. It is full of the type of wild speculation that gets attention on a "Jerry Springer" type show. It is very sad that the King family has been taken in by James Earl Ray and his attorney.



2. The Dirk Diggler review on 05-01-98 talks about Gerald Posner's book "Case Closed" as if it were the "the whole truth and nothing but!" In reality, Posner speculates and adds wording to testimonial given by eyewitness accounts. The conspiracy theories offered in his book add up to a little more than the government telling him what to write and then adding additional dollars to his publicity campaign to help promote the book. "Dirk Diggler" is either Gerald Posner writing his own review and touting his book, or he works for the government and wants to keep the facts as far away from the public eye as possible.

   The fact that the government has not allowed an independent lab to test the rifle supposedly used by Ray, or that Ray was never granted a "fair trial" are viable questions that are raised. "Orders to Kill" offers an insight not found in other books in this category. If you want to believe that only "one gunman" killed JFK, then "Case Closed" is the perfect read. "Pepper offers a rare glimpse of reality, not often seen in these times of governmental deception!"




3. As someone who reads widely and often, I can honestly say this: Very few books I have ever read have had as profound an impact upon me as Dr. William Pepper's meticulously and exhaustively researched "Orders To Kill". Dr. Pepper spent upwards of 18 years researching the facts behind the King Assassination and is probably the world's leading authority on the subject. "Orders To Kill" contains the results of those 18 years of investigation.

   What he found is chilling and disturbing, and should make us wonder what happened to our "democracy": The government of the United States, among others, was deeply involved in the killing. And in a testament to Dr. Pepper's tenacity and skill as an investigative journalist, many of those responsible for King's political murder have actually admitted their complicity in the book (These facts do not 'give away' the plot, since this information is contained on the outside back of the book and because it takes a book of over 500 pages like this one to fully explain the enormity of the event it describes).

   In fact, one of the men implicated in the assassination, witnessed the shooting himself and names the individual who actually fired the bullet that killed Dr. King (Hint: it is not James Earl Ray). Of course, this individual named names only after being assured by Dr. Pepper that he would be immune from prosecution for his role in the killing.

   Dr. Pepper, through sheer persistence, an iron will, and a burning desire for the truth, has written a book that will grab the reader from page one, and not let go until the bitter (very) end.

   The tale it so skillfully tells is a tragic one and is of epic proportions. But it is a tale that must be told, for if truth is to prevail in this world, as I believe it must, then books like this one must be written. I cannot recommend a book more highly than I recommend this one. Read it and prepare to be disgusted, frightened, saddened, and in the end, amazed and hopefully glad that the truth has finally prevailed.




4. This is a very revealing book, exhaustively researched and written in a style that is reasonably easy to read. Read it if you are open to the possibility that the government doesn't always tell us the whole truth about things and you think that, in theory at least, it may do some evil things quite deliberately. Otherwise, don't bother.



5. This book reveals the extensive role the U.S. government, organized crime, civilians, played in the assasination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. William F. Pepper had, through years of investigation, wrote a book that tells us the truth of the assasination. Theres not much for me to say except that if a student, from Singapore, who had nothing to do with the one of the most prominent figure in the history of the United States, bothered to post a review about a book which narrates events leading up to his murder and afterwards, surely tells a lot about the book.

3 comments about A Call for Justice: A New England Town's Fight To Keep A Stone Cold Killer In Jail.

1. I was very surprised to see this book in a local book store. To my knowledge it is the first, and only, book written about the tragic murders committed by Craig Price in Warwick, RI when he was in his early teens. Mr. Price brutally murdered two young women and two young girls for no apparent reason(s). This book describes the brutality or "overkill" inflicted by Mr. Price, but focuses primarily on the efforts of the Rhode Island legal system to keep him in prison past his 18th birthday, as he was a juvenile when he perpetrated these totally hideous murders. I found the book a bit slow moving even though I am very familiar with the Price case. It is not the type of book that grabs one and keeps one reading into the wee hours. At times it tends to drag, in fact. Was the system manipulated in order to keep Mr. Price imprisoned? Without question, in my mind. Was this justified? Again, without any doubts. Mr. Price is a textbook anti-social personality disorder. To my knowledge as a mental health professional with 20+ years experience in the field, there is no treatment or "rehabilitation" for people like Mr. Price. At least no empirical evidence to support such a claim. Mr. Price could be the "poster child" for supporting the death penalty -- certainly he should never, ever be paroled as it is a given that he will once again engage in violent behavior. He deserves life without any possibility whatsoever of parole. Ms. Lang does an admiral job of outlining the positions of both sides, but her writing style can become "boring". Nevertheless she is to be commended for writing about this serial murder case and how it has influenced other states to enact legislation regarding juveniles who committ such horrific crimes. Mr. Price is scheduled to come up for parole in 2005, I believe, although his sentence, based on subsequent convictions for other offenses "should" keep him behind bars until 2018, when he will be approximately 44 years old. A frightening and sobering thought, one that all Rhode Islanders must never, ever forget about.



2. As a fairly avid reader of true crime, I am used to the formula of "crime discovered - background of players - investigation/confession - court case - aftermath" so this was a different formula. The horrific, senseless slaughter of two women and a family by a kid barely in his teens is just the beginning as cop Ken Collins and his community mount a campaign to change the circumstances of how juvenile offenders are treated in Rhode Island. Released at age eighteen! Interesting is the side story of Collins' deterioration in his private life as he becomes consumed by his obsession to try and make it right for the memories of the victims. I also would have liked to have had a better sense of the victims themselves instead of the extensive description of the slayer and his life. The book is methodical and factual, not a "keep you up biting your nails and checking the locks" kind of read and occasionally becomes rather plodding at times. yet the story deserves to be told and I did finish it. I gave the book three stars, yet I give the town and the participants who worked toward keeping a killer behind bars a solid five.



3. An interesting read on how the law was used to keep a vicious predator in jail. Emotionally, I sided with the community and the state authories, however, the legal methods used to provide justice could easily be seen as railroading. While the crime committed by this young man was beyond brutal, and his guilt beyond doubt, given other circumstances an innocent person could be treated the same way and then it would be considered unjust and tragic. Chilling how a community and state were determined to protect others. This book is not about a typical juvenile killer.

5 comments about Grave Accusations: A True Story of Lies, Family Secrets, and Death (True Crime (St. Martin's Paperbacks)).

1. This isn't much of a whodunnit, per se. You know fairly early on which side the author is on. (This is likely because so many people on the opposite side refused to cooperate). However, you really don't know if justice is going to be done until the end of the case.
   I produced a TV show on the case, and the book is extremely accurate. The writing -- like most true-crime writing--left me underwhelmed because it seems so overblown. But if you want to learn how the justice system does and does not work, this is an excellent look at it. A good explanation of the politics, pressures, and forensic analysis that are crucial in so many cases.



2. "Grave Accusations" concerns the suspicious death of Monica Dunn. She was the former wife of Paul Dunn, a Farmington, New Mexico cop. The circumstances of Monica's demise are questionable, to say the least. In an apparent rush to judgement by the local District Attorney, Paul is charged with her murder. Officer Dunn claims Monica committed suicide. GA proceeds from this adversarial stating point and follows the cases of both prosecution and defense. Although the text is slow paced and frequently repetitive, suspense is maintained until the jury renders its verdict. Readers are advised that despite the "maintenance of suspense", authoress Egger is scarcely an impartial observer. She wrote GA in cooperation with the defendant! Consequently, the prosecution's viewpoint is downplayed, if not almost scorned. The local D.A.and his expert witnesses are labeled as venal, politically motivated and even incompetent. Egger then proceeds to portray the defense team as crusaders for justice when they really are just well -paid hired guns. Two observations on those centerfold photos: They are boring and far from " startling", as the book jacket claims. They are as bland as can be. They neither shed light on the resolution nor do they humanize the characters. The "Ann Rule rule" is NOT in effect! GA is still recommended. At least it is different. How many true crime tales are set in remote Northwestern New Mexico? True crime aficionados should be satisfied with GA if they can ignore the overstated evidence and hold Egger's preset prejudices in abeyance.



3. I violated my own cardinal rule -- don't read anything that the accused has had a part in writing! I still don't have an iron-clad opinion about whether or not the victim's husband killed her. I think he certainly could've, but then, there is some evidence pointing to accidental death (I don't believe it was suicide). But this was written with a definite slant towards the husband's innocence. Much of it was written in a very unprofessional, unpolished manner, which I assume was hubby Paul's contribution. I thought it a poor attempt at exonerating Paul Dunn and was disappointed overall in the book.



4. Monica Sanchez Dunn is not painted positively in this book even though it was her death that sparked her husband, Paul's arrest. The author does not really delve much into Monica's psychology or motive for her suicide. The writer does include Monica's vengeful nature and her anger toward Paul not for what you think. The writer paints Paul Dunn in a much better light than his deceased wife. Simply because it was Paul who did the household chores and acted more like Mr. Mom while his wife shopped them into financial debt. Monica was quite a van, self-centered, egotistical woman. I think she was furious at Paul for having an affair with a less attractive woman than herself. Monica probably couldn't stand the humiliation of losing him. She probably couldn't live with herself. Paul was head over heels in love with Monica and did everything for her but they both had lovers on the side except Monica's lover never comes to light. I think that's the problem with some women is that they treat their male or female partners more like their property rather than a companion and mate. Paul was working two jobs as a guard at a former governor of New Mexico's home and a police officer. Not that being a policeman would have helped him much anyway, the police was pressured by Monica's well-to-do and connected family to try him for murder and he was found innocent of the charges. This book could help the Phil Spector defense as well.



5. I made a mistake in getting this book as I usually try to avoid anything that is co-written by a principle in the case.
   
   This book is an excellent example of why I try to avoid such books. It is poorly written with just plain boring useage of language. It is also written as if serial philander Paul Dunn is some sort of God or at least very special being. There is no balance of characters.
   
   Whether or not he killed Monica (and he probably did), he is now trying to make a profit by dragging his dead wife's name through the mud. I feel so sorry for her poor daughters.
   
   This would have been interesing if written by an unbiased party, but as it is, it is pure garbage that St. Martin's should not have published.

2 comments about The Torso Murder: The Untold Story of Evelyn Dick.

1. If you've seen the movie, or know of the case, this book provides some interesting information. It is relatively well-written, contains pictures, and is easy to read. I recommend it.



2. I stumbled across this book while looking for something about The Lipstick Killer of Chicago, William Heirens. He, too, is believed to have dismembered at least one victim during his reign of terror from 1945-1946 in Chicago. (His culpability in the crimes is also circumstantial.)
   
   Instead, I found this book about the John Dick murder/mutilation in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1946. I had never heard of this case before, and it is still the only account I have read of it yet. But this book has made me want more.
   
   From the Prologue, I was intrigued. Vallee is such an interesting writer. His words and phrases are crafted for mood, clarity, and objectivity. He leads the reader through this small Canadian town; through the lives of these seemingly ordinary, if not strange, groups of people. It is still as salacious a story as when the news initially broke in those early days of March 1946.
   
   John Dick, an immigrant man who recently married, is missing. His employer is the only one who seems concerned, while his wife and her family continue to engage in some strange behavior. Her deepest concern is that he still owes her money, while her father's sole concern is that no police should be called to his daughter's house. As the investigation unfolds, we find a string of love affairs, a dead infant, shoddy police work, and some criminal masterminds. Love, murder, money, greed--all seem to be personified by the enigmatic Evelyn Dick. Is she guilty... or just a victim?
   
   Brian Vallee takes an even handed approach to this complex story. He takes account of nearly every side and every issue. The story itself is fascinating, and as was stated by one contributor, better than any work of fiction. For all the titillating details, Vallee constantly reminds his readers of the gruesome crimes that made these people infamous. His compassion and objectivity do allow him to come up with his own conclusions about the crimes, ending the work beautifully.
   
   Highly recommend!

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5 comments about Murder in Memphis: The True Story of a Family's Quest for Justice.

1. It breaks my heart to read what Debbie Groseclose's family went through after her murder. Beware, the court descriptions of what happened to her as she was killed are very graphic. A great read. It reads like a fictional mystery book but the fact that you know everything that happened in the book actually happened makes it chilling.



2. This is one of those books you can't put down, very sad. Well written.



3. Anyone who opposes the death penalty should read this book.
   
   Why the people who committed this crime are still drawing breath is beyond my comprehension.



4. I've read many true crime books and this one is a favorite. I absolutely could not put it down. The crime was horrific but the book is very well written and your heart will bleed for the family.



5. This book first interested me because I'm from Tennessee and then because it occured in my lifetime. I can't believe this murder took place. The most devastating part, after finding the victim, is the fact that the death sentence does not mean the death sentence. If I was a member of the victim's family; I just don't know how I would hold it together after all they've been through. When a case is as open and shut as this case was, I don't understand the rights of the accused. Obviously, the murderer does not think about thier victim's rights (to live); so why should the murderer be treated any differently.

4 comments about Contract Killer.

1. I love non-fiction books. Especially crime stories. I have read a lot of books about La Cosa Nostra and I can honestly admit that this is the best one I have ever read. I would like to thank "Tony The Greek" personally for the entertainment! The best point that this author made was to forget about writing a story and to just write the truth. If I am to read non-fiction, I want it to be 100% non-fiction. This is it!!! Great book.



2. Great account of a real-life tough guy and hitman. This book provides an insider's look into the mob and various prisons. Also, detailed accounts of murders and the planning that goes into them.



3. This book is totally lacking in credibility. It has been discredited by other more trustworthy sources. Frankos story on the Hoffa murder, for one, is a total fabrication. Please, do some research (read "The Westies," for instance, a much more jouranlistically credible source) and you will find that this book is FICTION disguised as fact. That is, if you care.



4. Alot of storys in this book are hard to belive. I read alot of other mob books and they all Have different versions to the same story. A good gangster book is WISEGUY or read the UNDERBOSS . it seems to me as if this guy just wants to be important. But overall its a good book.

5 comments about Sleeping With the Devil.

1. Heard the taped version of SLEEPING WITH THE DEVIL by Suzanne
   Finstad, a true crime story about a Texas beauty queen and the
   self-made millionaire who loved her . . . or so it seemed . . . then his
   world fell apart and he blamed her . . . that is, before he attempted
   to kill her . . . I now see why I like these type books better than
   typical mysteries . . . I'm reading one now (the latest by
   Mary Higgins Clark), and there is just no comparison . . . this
   is so much better! . . . it makes you feel like you really
   know the characters, and you find yourself hoping--against
   all odds--that the ending is going to differ from what really
   happened . . . my only disappointment was in the ending,
   but that was not because of the author; rather, somebody
   seemed to get away with murder--or something very close
   to it . . . if you're in the mood for a gripping tale of obsession
   and murder, this is the book for you!



2. As a professor of Women's Health, I want to be sure to remind all women to read "Sleeping With The Devil" by Suzanne Finstad. It is one of the best texts out there that describe in mind-shattering detail the intricacies and hidden subtleties of toxic relationships. I have found Ms. Finstad's meticulously researched story of Barbara Piotrowski to be one of the best educational and life-saving assignments that I can give to my students. Thank you, Suzanne. Your insight and biographical genius continue to amaze me.



3. This is not your average true crime book! The story of Barbra Piotrowski and Richard Minns is the quintessential narcissistic relationship. It is fascinating to see just how manipulative and successful a narcissist can become, using family, friends, strangers, hired thugs, the legal system, and law enforcement to seduce, posess, and nearly destroy the life of his victim. A self-made local celebrity, Minns lived the ultimate narcissistic existance, honing his body at the gym (which he owned), bleaching his hair at the beauty shop, keeping a wife and kids in one house while openly escorting his much younger, blonde, beautiful "fiance" around the same town, in front of his own kids and friends of his real family. As other reviewers pointed out, Barbra, though the victim of monstrous and unbelievable manipulation, was too much of a user to be a truly sympathetic character, as the author attempted to portray her. She was definitely an opportunist. I don't think this hurts the book, though. The reader obviously draws her own conclusions about the character of Barbra and will not be led by the author. And, ultimately, no one deserves the mind-bending gaslighting and physical abuse Barbra went through, let alone the horrible crime which finally ended the relationship. This book is truly riveting. The term page-turner could have been invented to describe this book. It stacks up to the best of Ann Rule, which from me is the ultimate accolade.



4. While I sympathy with the victim of this book, Barbra Piotrowski, I found this book to be extremely one sided.
   
   Readers of told the story of how young, sweet, innocent Barbra is seduced by Richard Minns after being a victim of a brutal rape that left her with a inability to trust men. After falling in love with Minns, Barbra moves from Los Angeles to Huston to be with him; unaware at the time that he is still very much married and she is nothing more than a mistress.
   
   After learning that he is married, Minns convices Barbra that he has an open marriage and she agrees to stay. Even following occassional beatings, watching her dream guy manipulate and control others, and being forced to be who he wants her to be, she stays in the relationship. One morning after an explosive verbally abusive incident, Barbra decides to leave. When she does, she takes everything with her and moves out of the apartment she and Minns shared. As he had done so many times in the past, Minns becomes very angry and seeks revenge because Barbra took what he felt belonged to him.
   
   While [....] is seeking revenge both underhandedly and via the legal system, Barbra mentions numerous times she is hoping that she is Minns will reconcile. Of course, that never occurs. And eventually Minns does get even...he hires someone to kill her.
   
   Although the hired killers failed miserably at killing their target, they did manage to paralyze Barbra. And just as Minns had stated many times in the past, he did, essentially, get away with murder.
   
   While I found the story to be interesting (amazing how one man with money and connections can evade prosecution of numerous charges), I believe this book is a bit misleading. We are told of how Barbra is so innocent and so niave. We are painted a picture of someone who was so in love, had victimized early in life and felt Minns was her knight in shining armor. I'm just not buying it.
   
   When she first met Minns, I'm sure she still was still niave...she was only 20. But this same innocent learns that she is a mistress and stays. Barbra, at some point, signed a contract with Minns that, should the relationship ever end, she would receive a huge settlement of both cash and furniture. Barbra made comments to the effect, while on the "run" from Minns, that having his belongings would help them reconcile. That's a coniving woman's way of thinking...how many battered women leave things behind that truly are theirs to keep just to get out of an abusive relationship? There is a list that goes on and on of things that were not so innocent in nature, but readers are truly pushed to feel that way about the victim.
   
   The author did an excellent job of writing the book and doing her research. It is worth reading...just don't get sucked in to her world of make believe!



5. ..As much as I'm sure Barbra is a nice girl,and while she definitely didn't deserve what happened to her,I can't say that she had no culpability in the matter.She had many chances to get away from what was once her dream guy,but she refused to do it.I think they both had dependent personalities;whether that was from a violent incident in Barbra's past,or rather if she saw Minns as a father figure of sorts and needed that,I have to wonder.But she definitely would have been better off leaving him and the material items to be, and fleeing the area.Why on earth she didn't,I don't know, as I can't beleive it was because,like she said, it would have been easier to link Minns to any violence brought against her.It seems she was still secretly hoping they would get back together.
   As far as Barbra saying she couldn't afford to travel back and forth for the theft hearings ..what's more important than your life??? While she was right that she did have the right to be in Tx (or anywhere she wanted to live),and even though she didn't want to let Minns get the best of her by feeling that he'd run her out of town,I can understand that, but-she was given a warning that things could get dangerous if she didn't get out of there.I think I would have left asap.
   I kept thinking Minns had a lot of signs of bipolar disorder,and when I got to the part where it stated a Dr. had been telling him for years he had manic depression,I thought ..BINGO ! It does sound like maybe his untreated illness played a part in what happened to Barbra.(paranoia from it).It's a shame he wasn't committed and treated for it,but I'm guessing his money and connections would have bought him a way out of it anyway.I don't know if Barbra,having some health care knowledge and background,realized what was wrong with him,but I can't help but think she did, and was hoping he would pull out of his latest mood swing.Unfortunately,untreated BPD only tends to get worse over time.I'm not making excuses for Minns and for what he did(it also sounds like he lacks a conscience,termed antisocial personality disorder),but it's a shame Barbra didn't realize how serious the situation was and get out of there.I don't understand why she moved back to that same city either,and stayed awhile,even after another scary incident occurred that indicated Minns was behind it.
   This is definitely a book with lots of things to ponder.In the end,Barbra sounds like a strong woman who made great strides to overcome her disability,in spite of all that happened to her.That's much to be proud of,and I hope she is. :)
   
   *I want to add one thing here,Barbra testified in a court of law,under oath,that she knew Minns was married when she arrived in Tx,and that the townhouse he bought,and it's contents, belonged to him.I can't help but wonder how her lawyer thought that could be changed.It would mean Barbra would have to admit she lied.Also,the impromptu wedding Minns performed was done while he was still married.Would that have held up in court? No way,and I would have gotten myself out of there as soon as I'd found that kill switch in my car,especially since Minns had previously talked about wanting to kill his ex-wife,and was obviously after Barbra now.I have to wonder why on earth she would have stayed with him or wanted him back after he talked seriously about killing someone.I keep thinking I missed something here? Barbra is not as innocent as she pretends to be,IMO.She refused to go on another trip with him,and indicated she felt he would harm her if she did.
   As far as Barbra saying Minn's soon-to-be ex was the 'enemy' ..she was his wife and mother of their children for God's sake ! I don't have any respect for her for choosing to be Minn's mistress,no matter what kind of marriage he said he had.I'd have kicked his arse right back to his wife and kids!
   And I wonder why it took Minns over an hour to get to Barbra when she was having a miscarriage? After all the phone calls from Minns' friends telling her to abort...could it be he was not helping her on purpose? I think so,and I can't believe that Barbra simply didn't have a clue.She stayed in that relationship for a reason after that.Probably for the same reason she got pregnant by Minns again.
   I also can't believe that Barbra didn't know Minns wasn't married when she met him on that first ski trip.She even admits his whole family was there,INCLUDING HIS WIFE,and that she met his son.She even states she had lunch with him while his wife sat at another table,and yet still expects the reader to believe that she didn't know he was married.(go tell it to someone else).
   As far as Barbra taking the entire contents of the townhouse with her and saying that was just to 'get Minns attention',I don't buy that.I think she did it as a way of saying to him 'I've took all this and I'm going to get the townhouse,too!!!' The comments about the furniture being cheap were just all too obvious.I don't believe it was.And when Barbra's story appeared on Unsolved Mysteries,it was portrayed as Minns wife knowing he was seeing Barbra.I believe in the book it says she did not know,and that was when she found out for sure he was seeing someone else (when she went to the condo).
   I would really like to see this book rewritten to tell the whole truth of the matter.