True crime shocker again about what seems to be normal, family people next door and their shocking crimes. This one is a good investigative read. Very engrossing.

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Takes place in Durham, NC. back cover--When she "accidentally" shot her husband, the police were inclined to believe her--until they found out that ten years earlier her first husband had died in a strangely similar way.

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Barbara Stager appeared to be a devoted mother, loving wife and dedicated church leader. When she "accidentally" shot her husband, a popular high school coach, the police were inclined to believe her until they found out that ten years earlier her first husband had died in a similar way. Detective Rick Buchanan's relentless investigations into Stager's life revealed a stunning vortex of compulsive lying, obsessive spending and sexual promiscuity.

"Superb, top-flight...a suspenseful saga of murder, sex and subterfuge and a long hard search for justice." -- Bookpage

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This is a true-crime book, that is, based on a true life story, including photos of persons involved. The story is so engrossing to make it feel like it can only be a work of fiction; to know there are people such as the 'villain' of this story is very disturbing to me. This author has written other true-crime books, and I'm torn between wanting to read them because they are well-written and engrossing and not wanting to read them because I don't necessarily want to know that these kinds of people exist in my world.

I would highly recommend this book based on the writing skills.

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Great book, definitely recommend.

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Fascinating, a real page turner!

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