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"The Stranger Beside Me" chronicles the rise of Ted Bundy, a charismatic and seemingly normal man who became one of America’s most notorious serial killers. The book also follows Ann Rule, an investigative journalist and mother of four, as she develops a close friendship with Bundy while working at a crisis clinic. Rule’s narrative details the slow, painful uncovering of Bundy’s violent nature and the profound impact on those around him, particularly the victims who are portrayed with humanity and respect.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Ann Rule
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