Murder An Alternative To Marriage

Author : Martin Cohen
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595277377

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Murder... an Alternative to Marriage by Martin Cohen Pdf

Pam White is a serial killer. In college, she and her two roommates form a covenant to avoid being implicated in a homicide that took place at a fraternity party. Twenty years later Pam is hanging precipitously near death from a ledge on a deserted mountain road. A car crash has taken place, and in the car are the charred remains of the husband of one of her old roommates. Despite a lack of evidence, Sheriff Sean Carmichael is convinced that these deaths were murders, and he begins a relentless, obsessive search for the truth. This psychological thriller, which sweeps from upstate New York to the Arizona desert to a Caribbean paradise, shows the degeneration of a woman's mind as she becomes an unharnessed psychotic killer.

Author : Mark Twain
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2003-05-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0393324494

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Murder A Mystery And A Marriage A Story by Mark Twain Pdf

Chronicles the efforts of John Gray to marry off his daughter Mary to the heir of Deer Lick, Missouri's, wealthiest family, until the appearance of a stranger not only derails Gray's plans but also leads to murder.

Author : Shanna Hogan
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781250127327

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Secrets of a Marine's Wife by Shanna Hogan Pdf

In Secrets of a Marine's Wife, award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Shanna Hogan tells the true story of a young Marine wife whose illicit affair ended in tragedy. In June 2014, 19-year-old Erin Corwin was living a quiet life in Twentynine Palms, California, expecting her first child with her husband, U.S. Marine Corporal Jon Corwin—until the day she drove off into the desert and never returned. As temperatures climbed into the hundreds, friends and family teamed up with local law enforcement in a grueling search of Joshua Tree National Park. Nearly two months after her disappearance, Corwin's body was found at the bottom of an abandoned mine shaft, a homemade garrote wrapped around her throat. Suspicions mounted within the tight-knit Marine community as residents questioned if the killer was one of their own. Fellow Marine Christopher Lee and his wife lived next door to the Corwins, and the two young couples had leaned on each other for support. But detectives soon discovered that Chris and Erin's relationship had developed into a whirlwind romance that consumed them both and called the paternity of Corwin's baby into question. Lee told investigators he'd been out hunting the day of Corwin's disappearance, but his claims of innocence soon began to crumble. And while Erin was researching baby names, Lee was reportedly searching the internet for ways to dispose of a human body. Through interviews, court records, and extensive research, bestselling true-crime author Shanna Hogan constructs a chilling story of betrayal, deception, and tragedy.

Author : E.V. Hunter
Publisher : Boldwood Books Ltd
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781804835838

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A Marriage To Murder For by E.V. Hunter Pdf

"A thrilling murder mystery that kept me turning the pages. Well worth a read." Bestselling author T.A. Williams. The high society wedding... Social media influencer Crystabel Hughes is determined her wedding to Giles Preston Smythe will be the talk of the town. No matter the cost or the upset, nothing will stop this wedding! A cheating groom... But for Alexi Ellis and the rest of the staff at Hopgood Hall, Crystabel’s demands are becoming increasingly extreme. And when Alexi spots the groom getting up close and personal with one of the bridesmaids, she fears trouble is only a bouquet toss away. A killer bride caught red-handed? And Alexi’s fears are confirmed when the groom is found dead on the night before the wedding, stabbed through the heart - the person holding the dagger. his beloved bride-to be Crystabel. Hopgood Hall doesn’t need any more bad press, but the race is on to find the killer and close the case before Crystable live streams her dilemma. Can Alexi, Jack and Cosmo find out why Giles was killed? And, more importantly, can they stop the killer before they strike again? Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Frances Evesham and Emma Davies. Readers love the Hopgood Hall series! 'If you want to dip your toe into the cosy crime genre then this is the book for you! It is incredible. I loved every word and Cosmo the cat is just hilarious' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'A Date To Die For would make a fabulous early evening television series. I really enjoyed it and look forward to much more from E V Hunter'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'The author certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be one heck of a story'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Author : Dianne Freeman
Publisher : Kensington Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781496731678

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A Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder by Dianne Freeman Pdf

Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, returns in Dianne Freeman’s charming, lighthearted mystery series set in Victorian England, and finds her wedding day overshadowed by murder . . . On the eve of her marriage to George Hazelton, Frances has a great deal more on her mind than flowers and seating arrangements. The Connors and the Bainbridges, two families of American robber barons, have taken up residence in London, and their bitter rivalry is spilling over into the highest social circles. At the request of her brother, Alonzo, who is quite taken with Miss Madeline Connor, Frances has invited the Connor family to her wedding. Meanwhile, Frances’s mother has invited Mr. Bainbridge, and Frances fears the wedding may end up being newspaper-worthy for all the wrong reasons. On the day itself, Frances is relieved to note that Madeline’s father is not among the guests assembled at the church. The reason for his absence, however, turns out to be most unfortunate: Mr. Connor is found murdered in his home. More shocking still, Alonzo is caught at the scene, holding the murder weapon. Powerful and ruthless, Connor appears to have amassed a wealth of enemies alongside his fortune. Frances and George agree to put their wedding trip on hold to try and clear Alonzo’s name. But there are secrets to sift through, not just in the Bainbridge and Connor families, but also in their own. And with a killer determined to evade discovery at any cost—even if it means taking another life—Frances’s first days as a newlywed will be perilous indeed . . .

Author : Tammy Cohen
Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007-07-31
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781843586890

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Deadly Divorces by Tammy Cohen Pdf

The collapse of a marriage creates a monster that feeds on the basest of our emotions. No one ever knows what really goes on behind the closed doors of a marriage in freefall. This work features real life tragedies which reveal that there are some people who take the words 'til death us do part' all too literally - with devastating results.

Author : Darren Darrell Smith
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781477293584

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How to Stay Married for at Least 100 Years by Darren Darrell Smith Pdf

If you are a married Christian and want to remain in holy matrimony forever, the enclosed revelation will empower you with the knowledge to combat each possible scenario that leads to divorce. Through this new revelation, the true definition of divorce, the damage of role reversal, and the dangers of children remaining within the home past their expiration date are just a few examples from this God-guided manual. These scenarios are demonstrated through the Biblical couples who entered marital conflict and, with agape love, overcame every obstacle. Though cleverly hidden within the scriptures, these true masters of God's sacred covenant will guide you to an endless and happy marriage.

Author : Sheila Weller
Publisher : Random House
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-20
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780804152679

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Marrying the Hangman by Sheila Weller Pdf

The account of the murder of Diane Whitmore Pikul describes how her wealthy and violent Wall Street husband murdered her and then won custody of her children while under indictment for her murder. “A young mother, so full of promise, is killed by the ‘perfect’ husband. Sheila Weller takes a domestic tragedy and reveals every nuance so that we see the compelling anatomy of a murder in slow motion, from the dynamics of a marriage to the crime itself, to its chilling aftermath. Powerful reporting of an unforgettable story.”—Vincent Bugliosi

Author : Robert Scott
Publisher : Pinnacle Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786038558

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Married To Murder by Robert Scott Pdf

Clean Sweep On the morning of December 30, 1978, in Littleton, Colorado, Robert Spangler lured his wife Nancy into the basement with the promise of a "surprise." He then shot her in the head with a .38 handgun. Going upstairs, he shot his teenage children, Susan and David. David was slow in dying, so his father finished him off by smothering him with a pillow. Cover Up Spangler had cunningly framed the crime scene, making it appear that his wife had shot their children and then herself. Now he was free to marry his new love, Sharon Cooper. A former high school athlete, he hiked the Grand Canyon with Sharon, who chronicled the trip in a book dedicated to her "soul mate," Spangler. But their happiness was short-lived. The marriage ended in a costly, messy divorce. Confession In April, 1993, when Spangler's third marriage to 59-year-old aerobics instructor Donna Sundling went sour, he took her hiking in the Grand Canyon and pushed her off a 140-foot drop to her death. In 1994, when ex-wife Sharon committed suicide, Spangler became the focus of intense police scrutiny. Wracked with brain cancer, he told all to investigators in the fall of 2000, detailing his shocking serial saga--the story of a two-time widower. . .and a four-time killer.

Author : Jenny Friel
Publisher : Maverick House
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781908518378

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The Suspect by Jenny Friel Pdf

On a clear autumn morning in 2004 Rachel O’Reilly, a 30 year-old mother-of-two, was brutally battered to death in her home. It was a merciless killing that stunned the small, trusting community where she lived, and devastated her close-knit family. In the days that followed the discovery of her body, it was thought that Rachel was the victim of a bungled robbery attempt. It soon emerged, however, that police investigating the case believed Rachel had known her killer and that her murder had been carefully planned months in advance. The spotlight immediately fell upon Rachel’s husband, Joe O’Reilly, who admitted in a number of extraordinary press interviews that he was a prime suspect in his wife’s slaying. The 32-year-old advertising executive vehemently denied any involvement. It was a crime that captured the imagination of the public, who watched as the illusion of the idyllic suburban life the couple shared together began to shatter.

Author : Amy Bloom
Publisher : Random House
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780593243947

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In Love by Amy Bloom Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A powerful memoir of a love that leads two people to find a courageous way to part—and a woman’s struggle to go forward in the face of loss—that “enriches the reader’s life with urgency and gratitude” (The Washington Post) “A pleasure to read . . . Rarely has a memoir about death been so full of life. . . . Bloom has a talent for mixing the prosaic and profound, the slapstick and the serious.”—USA Today ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR Amy Bloom began to notice changes in her husband, Brian: He retired early from a new job he loved; he withdrew from close friendships; he talked mostly about the past. Suddenly, it seemed there was a glass wall between them, and their long walks and talks stopped. Their world was altered forever when an MRI confirmed what they could no longer ignore: Brian had Alzheimer’s disease. Forced to confront the truth of the diagnosis and its impact on the future he had envisioned, Brian was determined to die on his feet, not live on his knees. Supporting each other in their last journey together, Brian and Amy made the unimaginably difficult and painful decision to go to Dignitas, an organization based in Switzerland that empowers a person to end their own life with dignity and peace. In this heartbreaking and surprising memoir, Bloom sheds light on a part of life we so often shy away from discussing—its ending. Written in Bloom’s captivating, insightful voice and with her trademark wit and candor, In Love is an unforgettable portrait of a beautiful marriage, and a boundary-defying love.

Author : Bridget Walsh
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781317148456

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Domestic Murder in Nineteenth-Century England by Bridget Walsh Pdf

Why did certain domestic murders fire the Victorian imagination? In her analysis of literary and cultural representations of this phenomenon across genres, Bridget Walsh traces how the perception of the domestic murderer changed across the nineteenth century and suggests ways in which the public appetite for such crimes was representative of wider social concerns. She argues that the portrayal of domestic murder did not signal a consensus of opinion regarding the domestic space, but rather reflected significant discontent with the cultural and social codes of behaviour circulating in society, particularly around issues of gender and class. Examining novels, trial transcripts, medico-legal documents, broadsides, criminal and scientific writing, illustration and, notably, Victorian melodrama, Walsh focuses on the relationship between the domestic sphere, so central to Victorian values, and the desecration of that space by the act of murder. Her book encompasses the gendered representation of domestic murder for both men and women as it tackles crucial questions related to Victorian ideas of nationhood, national health, political and social inequality, newspaper coverage of murder, unstable and contested models of masculinity and the ambivalent portrayal of the female domestic murderer at the fin de siècle.

Author : Nancy Pickard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0780733592

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Marriage Is Murder by Nancy Pickard Pdf

Author : Jo M. Haraf
Publisher : America Through Time
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1634993470

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Marriage, Murder, and Betrayal in Nineteenth-Century California by Jo M. Haraf Pdf

In 1832, the captain of the brigantine Catalina ordered Scotsman James Black, dying of typhus, abandoned at Monterey, California. Nursed by J. B. R. Cooper's wife, Black survived to hunt the last of California's sea otters, defend San Francisco from invading Russians under General Vallejo, and drive cattle to feed gold rush miners. Black's ranching and dairy empire, founded on a single Mexican land grant, ultimately encompassed 20,000 Marin County acres. Black, his wife, and daughter enjoyed the privileges of the landed gentry until January 1864 when his cherished wife died in their son-in-law's dental chair. An obsessive resentment, excesses of whisky, and a scheming second wife consumed Black's bereavement. Augustina learned after her father's death that she had been written out of his will. For four years and across two counties, she fought her stepmother for a fair portion of her father's $15,000,000 estate. After multiple notorious trials, Augustina gained a partial victory¬--but would she receive the land and gold the jury awarded her?

Author : Amanda Lamb
Publisher : Diversion Publishing Corp.
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781626819429

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Love Lies by Amanda Lamb Pdf

A suburban housewife’s picture-perfect life is shattered in this riveting true crime book from the author of Evil Next Door. When Nancy Cooper moved from Canada to Cary, North Carolina, with her new husband Brad, their future was bright. Living in one of the most picturesque towns in the United States, the couple mingled with neighbors, attended parties, and raised two daughters. Then, on July 14, 2008, the façade came crashing down when Nancy’s strangled body was found in a storm pond. Nancy’s husband claimed she had gone for a jog and never came back. But as the police investigation deepened, a complex web of affairs and lies involving multiple residents of Cary’s idyllic neighborhoods was uncovered, and Brad was brought to trial for the murder of his wife. At the heart of it stood the Coopers’ soured marriage, Nancy’s threat to leave with the children, and her own cold-blooded murder. It would take a mountain of damning evidence before justice was served.