Before He Wakes: A True Story of Money, Marriage, Sex and Murder
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- Synopsis
- New York Times–bestselling author: &“In the art of true-crime reportage, Jerry Bledsoe is the best in the country . . . Before He Wakes has the suspense of a novel&” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Barbara Stager was known as a devoted mother, loving wife, and dedicated church leader in her Durham, North Carolina, community. When she &“accidentally&” shot her husband, popular high school coach, Russ, the police were inclined to believe her—until they learned that ten years earlier, her first husband had died in a strangely similar way. Sgt. Rick Buchanan&’s relentless investigation into Stager&’s life revealed a stunning vortex of compulsive lying, obsessive spending, and sexual promiscuity. With every new discovery, more of Barbara&’s impeccable image unraveled. But the greatest shock—a damning piece of evidence Russ Stager left behind—revealed the nightmare truth about Barbara. With &“the fine-toothed-comb reporting of [an] ace crime journalist,&” this book takes us deep into a spellbinding case of double life, lethal lust, and almost perfect murder (Kirkus Reviews). &“A shocking and well-written portrait of a dangerous woman.&” —The New York Times &“Mesmerizing.&” —Ann Rule, New York Times–bestselling author of The Stranger Beside Me &“This account of manipulation, compulsive spending, lying, promiscuity, and murder is made even more chilling by the fact that appearances are often deceiving.&” —Library Journal &“A profile of evil . . . Fascinating.&” —The Baltimore Sun &“Jerry Bledsoe is the master of true crime, the conclusion to what Truman Capote began. . . . Another stunning success.&” —Patricia Cornwell, New York Times–bestselling author of Chaos
- Copyright:
- 1994
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 460 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781626812895
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781626819504
- Publisher:
- Diversion Books
- Date of Addition:
- 12/17/24
- Copyrighted By:
- Jerry Bledsoe
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.