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Book Reviews of Practice to Deceive

Practice to Deceive
Practice to Deceive
Author: Ann Rule
ISBN-13: 9781416544623
ISBN-10: 1416544623
Publication Date: 10/8/2013
Pages: 368
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 20 ratings
Publisher: Gallery Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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6 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

Chocoholic avatar reviewed Practice to Deceive on + 291 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is one of Ann Rule's best books, in my opinion. A true crime story that has a lot of players, love and money, and a murder gone cold. Ann Rule's books are always a good read and this book is no exception.
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Helpful Score: 1
This is a typical Ann Rule book. Very well researched and very well written. A true story about a murder that takes place on Whidbey Island the the state of Washington. The book was very involved and had many characters. It took many years to finally figure out who might have done this, but the detective was ever diligent and kept on this case until it was finally solved. I enjoyed the book and anyone who is into true crime will enjoy it also.
reviewed Practice to Deceive on + 36 more book reviews
Story of truly determined police work.
Sandiinmississippi avatar reviewed Practice to Deceive on + 265 more book reviews
Wish I'd liked this better. The case was certainly both interesting and complex. There were some difficulties in sorting out people and relationships, but it did not account for why the writing was so awkward from such a pro as Rule. It just felt like the book was poorly edited and strangely organized. Events happened with no foreshadowing, others came after a bald statement in an unrelated chapter which foretold something between people we'd not yet met. The introductions of various lawmen were jarring. The sense of family relationships and interaction were off. For the first time in a Rule book I didn't honestly get a good sense of who the victim was in life. Disappointing but not a 'bad' book.
reviewed Practice to Deceive on + 14 more book reviews
Excellent as usual with Ann Rule as the author! So sad that she has retired!
keno avatar reviewed Practice to Deceive on + 869 more book reviews
bought it for my kindle! i know it's going to be another great book!