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Ann Rule’s *Empty Promises* pulls directly from her own case files to dissect the complex love affairs that too frequently end in violence. By focusing on real criminal investigations, the book illuminates how personal betrayals can spiral into murder, offering readers an intimate look at the human dynamics behind crime statistics.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Ann Rule
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