Deadly Pretender: The Double Life of David Miller

Name: Deadly Pretender: The Double Life of David Miller
Price: 18.7 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (2985 reviews)
Author: Karen Kingsbury

by Karen Kingsbury

Memoir

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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Perfect for you if...

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.

Maybe not for you if...

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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Currently around #11K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.3★ from 2,985 reviews

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