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Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol 12)
Smoke Mirrors and Murder - Crime Files, Vol 12
Author: Ann Rule
REAL-LIFE MURDER. REAL-LIFE MYSTERY. — In some murder cases, the truth behind the most tragic of crimes crystallizes with relative ease. Not so with these fascinating accounts drawn from the personal files of Ann Rule, America's #1 bestselling true-crime writer. What happens when the case itself becomes an intractable puzzle...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780739492000
ISBN-10: 0739492004
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 464
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: Pocket Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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CrystalP avatar reviewed Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol 12) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A little disapointed. The last story (Minister's Wife) had alot more of Ann's opinions than I like. Other wise a good book.
Shan-Bita avatar reviewed Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol 12) on
Helpful Score: 2
Volume 12 of Ann Rule's Crime Files...

True cases of murder cases including Ann Rule's insider commentary on the Mary Winkler murder case as well as 6 other cases.
reviewed Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol 12) on + 146 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I don't always like Anne Rule not becauce of her writing, but because of her subject matter. That said I really enjoyed this book. The stories were interesting and the last one about the minister's wife was right on.
We never know what goes on at our neighbor's house when they pull down the shades.
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Good book, can be a little slow with a lot of details but generally a good read.
reviewed Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol 12) on + 44 more book reviews
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Loved it! If you love Ann Rule's books like I do, this is a must read.
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reviewed Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol 12) on + 69 more book reviews
this book was another great read from true crime Ann Rule. I especially enjoy the short stories about each case. The shorter format is easier to read and to know that not all of the cases she reviews end with murder.
ilovebooksanddogs avatar reviewed Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder (Crime Files, Vol 12) on + 365 more book reviews
I love anything by Ann Rule so of course I loved her newest book too. The stories are interesting and fascinating. The last story is the Mary Winkler case (The Ministers Wife) and I learned facts about the case that I don't believe the media covered as in depth as they should of. If you like the true crime genre you will love this book!
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Ann Rule's books are the best! She knows criminology, which has been her life's work, and she knows that area of which she writes. I always enjoy her books, and have ready every one!

5 Stars
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Leading true crime author gives multiple case history stories of crimes all with the element of what is real and what is appearing to be real. Very readable!
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Ann Rule does it again. A must read for any fan of Ann or true crime with the lessons learned from the stories within.


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