Blood and Money: The Classic True Story of Murder, Passion, and Power

Name: Blood and Money: The Classic True Story of Murder, Passion, and Power
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Rating: 4.3 (3205 reviews)
Author: Thomas Thompson

by Thomas Thompson

Memoir

4.3 (3,205)

4.3 stars from 3,205 reviews. Top 68% of Memoir books we track.

498 pages~8.3 hr readPublished by Dell Pub. Co.Published 1976-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love true crime that reads like a novel, with real characters more complex and compelling than most fiction.
You're fascinated by how wealth and power corrupt, especially when family loyalty becomes obsession.
You appreciate meticulous journalism that uncovers every layer of a case, not just the sensational surface.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer lighter reads. This is a 500-page deep dive into murder, manipulation, and moral decay.
You're squeamish about medical details or explicit descriptions of violence and affairs.
You want a tidy resolution. Real cases are messy, and Thompson doesn't shy away from ambiguity.

About this book

Joan Robinson Hill was a world-class equestrian and prominent member of Houston high society, married to Dr. John Hill, a successful plastic surgeon. Her father, Ash Robinson, was an oil tycoon devoted to fulfilling his daughter's wishes. In 1969, Joan fell mysteriously ill, triggering a series of events involving deaths, prostitution, and murder-for-hire allegations. Thomas Thompson investigates the case across multiple settings, from the wealthy River Oaks neighborhood to criminal underworld connections. The account examines the motives and clues surrounding the deaths, presenting the people involved and the secrets that shaped the case.

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Currently 4.3★ from 3,205 reviews

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