Cold Storage [Paperback]

Don Lasseter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998

On July 13, 1994, in a suburb of Prescott Arizona, police found the nude, handcuffed corpse of Denise Huber--a woman who'd been missing for three years--stuffed in a freezer in 37-year-old John Famalaro's truck. Inside Famalaro's home were Denise's personal belongings, along with "trophies" of other female prey. Now, from the crime to the manhunt, from the trail to its aftermath, here is the story.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Pinnacle (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786005831
• ISBN-13: 978-0786005833
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,990,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars amateurishly written, February 7, 2011

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billyg "billy" (Laguna Beach) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cold Storage (Paperback)

I am a true crime reader. Usually, we already know who the perpetrator was and we look to the author to make the story interesting and for some interesting analysis as well as to present the facts of the case. Lasseter, the author here, writes in a very amateurish, uninteresting style. While there is nothing inherently wrong with his worshipful portrayal of victim Denise Huber and her family, it does get in the way of presenting a multi-dimensional story. (The book could also have used a copy editor and proof-reader.) He also is so taken with the performance of prosecutor Chris Evans that he is unable to present an objective view of the trial. Indeed, the last third of the book consists mostly of quotes of trial testimony and Evans' rejoinders.
This is a story that seemed tailor-made for a true-crime book. A horrific, unique crime had been committed, there was a sympathetic victim and family, and there was a suspect who had all kinds of psychological issues. Somehow, Lasseter, apparently trying to channel his inner Ann Rule, instead gives us a 3rd- or 4th-rate Ann Rule imitation. I am a reader who, once I start a book, feel like I have a commitment to finish it, often hoping that a poorly written book while somehow redeem itself at the end. That never happened with this book. While I did finish it, what I felt most was that I had completely wasted a few hours of my reading time. There are so many other great true-crime stories and authors out there. Do not waste your time on this one.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I could not put this book down!, July 28, 1999

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Bonnie ([e-mail]) (Anaheim, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cold Storage (Paperback)

As soon as I started reading, I could not put this book down. Don Lasseter is an excellent writer. I appreciate the fact that he went into such detail regarding the people and circumstances involved and the investigation. I was touched by the huge amount of kindness and support that the Hubers' were given. I really like the fact there were pictures, it was nice to put a face with the names.

Denise Huber was an exceptional person. Although I never met her, I feel the world has suffered by losing her. What a wonderful family she has. My heart goes out to them.

Everyone should read this book. It lets you know the families, and it takes you through the investigation and the trial - every aspect interesting. You can tell there was tremendous research done with the entire book. This is one book I will keep and re-read.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Chilly & Chilling..., July 29, 2006

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True Crime Grrl (Southern, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cold Storage (Paperback)

The book was hard to put down and a good read (one to add to your collection) but the way the author goes on and on about the looks of the people in the book bored me and so did the first entire chapter on Denise. It kind of dragged on and on making me want to vomit. I'm sure she was a beautiful brillian girl but the chaptor length about her was a little much and i almost put it down until i finally got past "all about Denise" and the book got very interesting! It really made you feel the parents concern when she was missing and got you right into their crying hearts. I cried during this book and i don't usually do that!