Deadly Pretender: The Double Life of David Miller

Deadly Pretender: The Double Life of David Miller

by Karen Kingsbury

4.3 (2,985)

4.3 stars from 2,985 reviews. Top 70% of Memoir books we track.

394 pages~6.6 hr readPublished by RosettaBooksPublished 1993-01-01

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  • You're fascinated by real crime cases where the perpetrator seems ordinary on the surface but harbours shocking deceptions.
  • You enjoy narratives that untangle the psychology behind elaborate lies and why people construct double lives.
  • You trust Kingsbury's access as a former LA Times reporter to deliver the investigative details that tabloid versions miss.

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  • You prefer crime stories that focus primarily on the investigative process rather than exploring the suspect's motivations and backstory.
  • You're looking for a fast-paced thriller rather than a deeply reported account that takes time to build context.
  • You find detailed accounts of domestic deception emotionally draining rather than compelling.

About this book

A New York Times–bestselling author and former Los Angeles Times reporter examines the case of David Miller, a con artist and bigamist who turned to murder to conceal his double life. Miller maintained a successful career and family, but created additional false identities as an attorney and CIA agent while secretly marrying a second woman. He managed to balance these separate lives until both wives discovered each other's existence. Facing exposure and financial loss, Miller attempted to use a gun to silence his second wife. This act caused his carefully constructed facade of power and wealth to collapse. Kingsbury investigates the circumstances that led Miller to maintain a double life and ultimately commit this violent act, exploring the motivations rooted in deceit, greed, and lust.

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