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The Stranger Beside Me

Author:
Ann Rule
Read by:
Lorelei King
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Ratings
Book
259
Narrator
61
Release Date
February 21, 2012
Duration
18 hours 31 minutes
Summary
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Rule, “America’s best true-crime writer” (Kirkus Reviews), her unforgettable classic account of the horrifying murders in the Pacific Northwest and her shock when she discovered her friend—Ted Bundy—was not only a suspect but also one of the most prolific serial killers in American history.

Meeting in 1971 at a Seattle crisis clinic, Ann Rule and Ted Bundy developed a friendship and correspondence that would span the rest of his life. Rule had no idea that when they went their separate ways, their paths would cross again under shocking circumstances.

The Stranger Beside Me is Rule’s compelling firsthand account of not just her relationship with Bundy, but also his life—from his complicated childhood to the media circus of his trials. Astonishing in its intimacy and with Rule’s clear-eyed prose, you can’t help but share in her growing horror at discovering that her friend was one of the most notorious American serial killers.

An unforgettable and haunting work of research, journalism, and personal memories, The Stranger Beside Me is “as dramatic and chilling as a bedroom window shattering at midnight” (The New York Times).
Reviews
Profile Avatar Jacob B. May 2019

Great book

Profile Avatar Kristen F. Apr 2024

This book was interesting, but exhausting. Written like a 500 page police report.

Profile Avatar Neil Purcell Jul 2023

A fascinating book by someone close to a serial killer. However, Ann seems intent on awarding credulity to psychics and astrologers, people who have no place in the world of forensics. Rule even seems annoyed that the police guffaw at her when she mentions that her friend with magical powers has something to say about the murders. I'm sorry, Ann Rule fans, I have to take a couple stars off for that one. Reader was good.

Profile Avatar Cecilie Moholt Jan 2023

Fantastic truecrime! So many details and exiting

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2022

A true crime classic....

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2022

Great intense narration

Profile Avatar Sally M. Feb 2022

Fascinating book. So much about Bundy, his activities, his actions, his trial, his ending I didn't know. Definitely worth the read if you enjoy true crime!

Profile Avatar Veronica G. Jan 2022

This was a very interesting book!!

Profile Avatar Mary Pockrandt Sep 2021

Anne Rule was the queen!! Loved all the information! Man what that must have felt like not knowing who Ted was!!

Profile Avatar Leonie S. Apr 2020

brilliant!!

Profile Avatar Shelbie G. Jan 2020

Very detailed and amazing book from a person's poi t of view close to Ted. Narrator took a little getting used to but it was fine after a while.

Profile Avatar Rebecca O. Aug 2019

The narrator is so talented! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to every minute of Ann Rule’s shocking experience!

Profile Avatar Megen O. May 2019

I absolutely loved how detailed this is! it is very informational yet a great story of knowing a crazed killer. The narrator sounds very calming and tolerable!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2019

A very detailed account of Ted Bundy’s awful actions. Absolutely awful. I particularly liked the author’s perspective on everything. Thanks to the vast number of videos available online about Ted Bundy, I was able to add to my existing knowledge of his (once again) awful actions.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2018

Very good.

Profile Avatar N Smiley Dec 2017

Chilling! Learned details about Bundy's crimes never publicly revealed.

Profile Avatar Corinne W Aug 2017

Bundy from a personal experience. Excellent true crime account.

Profile Avatar michelle n Jul 2017

Having known Ted Bundy personally before he became the Ted Bundy of serial killer legend, Ann Rule writes a totally compelling and interesting tale. If you're interested in the Bundy story this is the book for you.

Profile Avatar Jennifer P Apr 2017

Fantastic book!! Ted Bundy scared me as a child and I remember his execution. To hear the whole story was truly fascinating...a must read for those who love true crime and of course the great Anne Rule.?

Profile Avatar Joe Murphy Feb 2017

Very interesting book!! Ann Rule did a beautiful good job in introducing Ted Bundy as she knew him. I would definitely recommend the book to true crime book lovers.

Profile Avatar Vanessa Lyon Jul 2016

I loved the book the way it was written just kept me on the edge of my seat all the time and the narrator was absolutely amazing with how she changed her voice to fit the story!

Profile Avatar Eva Ferrell Jul 2016

This book was an excellent introduction to Ted Bundy. While I knew who he was And of the Florida victims, I was misinformed on his other crimes. My first true crime novel & boy did it take me down the rabbit's hole. I did appreciate how the tone of the novel changed as Ann's opinion of Ted changed. An excellent read (listen). I would suggest not listening before bed-kept me up some nights.

Profile Avatar Samantha Lenard Jun 2016

Best true crime book!!! A must read! Incredible insight into Ted Bundy by someone who knew him personally.

Profile Avatar Mary Olp Apr 2016

Great book. Crazy to get that insight into a serial killer. The narrator is great.

Profile Avatar Chris Winans Mar 2016

Excellent read. We'll written, lots of new info on Ted bundy and it went really quick

Profile Avatar HOLLY Rivera Mar 2016

My favorite book yet! This is great detail and so interesting into the life of Ted bundy!! Definitely a must!

Profile Avatar Martha Stephens Feb 2016

A decent read. The author's writing does feel a little dated and stilted. I also found her describing every victim as beautiful a little sexist and incorrect. Regardless, Ted Bundy was truly evil and I was horrified and fascinated by him throughout this book.

Profile Avatar Darlene Manes May 2013

A brilliant, up close view of Ted Bundy. Ann Rule is the best, this was the premier of her talent.

The Stranger Beside Me

The Stranger Beside Me

Author: Ann Rule
Read by: Lorelei King
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