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Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol. 12)
Smoke Mirrors and Murder - Crime Files, Vol. 12
Author: Ann Rule
Bestseller Rule looks at marriages gone bad in her latest volume of true-crime case files. Stories include "The Minister's Wife," about a woman convicted of shooting her husband in 2006, and "The Painter's Wife," an amazing tale of two strangers kidnapped by a hardened criminal. The bulk of the book is taken up by "The Deputy's Wife," the sad ta...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781416541608
ISBN-10: 1416541608
Publication Date: 12/26/2007
Pages: 416
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 123 ratings
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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CrystalP avatar reviewed Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol. 12) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A little disapointed. The last story (Minister's Wife) had alot more of Ann's opinions than I like. Other wise a good book.
Shan-Bita avatar reviewed Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol. 12) on
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Volume 12 of Ann Rule's Crime Files...

True cases of murder cases including Ann Rule's insider commentary on the Mary Winkler murder case as well as 6 other cases.
reviewed Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol. 12) on + 146 more book reviews
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I don't always like Anne Rule not becauce of her writing, but because of her subject matter. That said I really enjoyed this book. The stories were interesting and the last one about the minister's wife was right on.
We never know what goes on at our neighbor's house when they pull down the shades.
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Good book, can be a little slow with a lot of details but generally a good read.
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Loved it! If you love Ann Rule's books like I do, this is a must read.
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reviewed Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol. 12) on + 69 more book reviews
this book was another great read from true crime Ann Rule. I especially enjoy the short stories about each case. The shorter format is easier to read and to know that not all of the cases she reviews end with murder.
ilovebooksanddogs avatar reviewed Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol. 12) on + 359 more book reviews
I love anything by Ann Rule so of course I loved her newest book too. The stories are interesting and fascinating. The last story is the Mary Winkler case (The Ministers Wife) and I learned facts about the case that I don't believe the media covered as in depth as they should of. If you like the true crime genre you will love this book!
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Ann Rule's books are the best! She knows criminology, which has been her life's work, and she knows that area of which she writes. I always enjoy her books, and have ready every one!

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Leading true crime author gives multiple case history stories of crimes all with the element of what is real and what is appearing to be real. Very readable!
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Ann Rule does it again. A must read for any fan of Ann or true crime with the lessons learned from the stories within.


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