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Excellent book

Revisado: 04-16-25

Book explains more than just the mass suicide. It goes into Jones' history as well as the original purpose of the Peoples Temple. The reader is excellent and I gave him 5 stars even though his continual incorrect pronunciation of "Moscone" was a problem.

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ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE

Revisado: 04-11-25

As a fan of the Vinyl Detective, I bought this by the same author. Big Mistake. Even with crossover characters, this could easily be the worst Audible book I have bought in the almost 600 books I have gotten over the years. The reader is good but she can't save the ridiculous plot and terrible characters. Even worse? The first "death" (as in the title) doesn't appear until 3/4 through the book. No mystery. No thriller. And the twist is so late that you no longer care. I had to force myself to listen (at 1.5 speed) to finish the book--a whole bunch of listening time I would like to have back.

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NOT ONE OF THE BEST

Revisado: 01-18-25

This was all over the place. The humor is still there but the plot jumps around. The end hints at a new twist in the series. I still enjoy the series and will continue to listen to the series.

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disappointing

Revisado: 08-14-24

Where do I start?
The romance "issues" almost had me screaming at my radio to tell Mac to grow a spine.
The mystery was even worse. The most important clue is not dropped until chapter 50 AFTER the murderer is arrested.
The family began to annoy me with their "perfectness" early on. And the little girl's voice grated on my last nerve.
This is the 3rd one I have (audible or ebook) and my last.

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DISAPPOINTING

Revisado: 04-10-24

I am a huge fan of Connelly--always pre-ordering his books and pushing aside anything else once they arrive.

It took me months to complete this one.

As always, the performances were outstanding.
However, the writing was not up to his standard.

As an attorney (and formerly both a criminal defense lawyer and a prosecutor), I am use to cutting writers slack. Connelly's books are usually pretty spot on, legally and in the courtroom.

This one had glaring errors I could not overlook.
The one dimensional characterization of the prior trial lawyer was stereotypical (as was the "win at all cost OAG lawyer). Then he throws Maggie in...why? (even ignoring the bad rulings, hearsay, improper impeachment, lack of follow up).
The end? A cliff-hanging possible epiphany? Trite.

I am sure there is a word stronger than disappointing, but it will have to do.

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be forewarned

Revisado: 10-12-23

I loved the book but waited unto the second to rate because the ending, well, wasn't really an ending. Portions of the mystery were left up in the air. The 2nd book shows that this is a "continuing series" and each book is not entirely stand alone. There are still unanswered questions (though I think I have figured them out) and I am waiting for book 3.

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I really wanted to like this

Revisado: 08-19-23

The book started strong. Her life story, covering trials, trailblazing, and personal foibles were fascinating.
Then the book went down hill.
Too much repetition. Too much assumptions (including what she found out but no one ever saw). Too much "as discovered by this author". I finished it half-heartedly.

Too bad.

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I recommend it

Revisado: 03-26-23

Not a lot new about Bundy after all these years, but a good summary and a great perspective. Should Ann Rule have recognized the signs or is it second guessing after the fact.

I have no idea why there are so many negative comments about the reader. I have listened to hundreds (if not thousands) of books since the 1970s and I enjoyed the reader's performance.

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Don't talk about the law if you don't know the law

Revisado: 02-06-23

I couldn't finish because the total lack of legal knowledge by the podcast irritated me.
Indictments always have minimal information--they are simply charging instruments to put the defendant on notice of what the prosecution has to prove. If you want more info, go to Probable Cause affidavits or arrest warrants.
The hang up with 13 months until arrest? Just ask the Casey Anthony prosecution team what happens when you are rushed to arrest by public sentiment.
Who cares what the citizens think about whether there will be a conviction weeks before the trial because they "don't know all the evidence"? No kidding. Evidence is brought out in court, before a jury who will hear everything and make a decision. Justice is in a courtroom not in the media circus.
Finally, I am assuming it was hard enough to pick a jury with the information already out. Can you imagine what would happen if the AG was constantly having press conferences and telling the public the allegations outside of the courtroom?
I came to this podcast to get more background info, 2 weeks into the trial.
As a 30+ year lawyer, I am going to look elsewhere.

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PRONOUNCING TEXAS WORDS

Revisado: 01-13-23

I really enjoyed this boom.

My only complaint is the reader mispronounced some things like Stanley Marsh 3 and Floydada

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