Deadly Pretender (Mass Market Paperback)

~ Karen Kingsbury (Author)

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Product Description

An account of the crimes of David Miller describes how, posing as, variously, a CIA agent, an attorney, and a lobbyist, he conned people out of their money and their lives.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Dell (December 12, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440215072
• ISBN-13: 978-0440215073
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #570,880 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stranger than fiction, by far! Bet you can't put it down!, April 30, 2004

By	B.A.A. "A.H. Aficionado" (New Albany, OH) - See all my reviews

Like the equally fascinating true crime masterpiece, Final Vows, the book Deadly Pretender by Karen Kingsbury is too compelling a read to put down until you have devoured the very last page(I read through the night when I could never find a good stopping place!).

This is the story of David Miller, a successful political lobbyist who many would have envied--wealthy, reasonably attractive, good at his job, accepted in exciting social circles, he seemed to have it all. Yet, inexplicably, David isn't satisfied with these blessings and becomes increasingly addicted to a life of deceit. On his fateful course, he finds himself drawn to higher and higher levels of deception to feel challenged and fulfilled. While some of us are content to take a trip or find a new hobby if life feels flat and dull, not so for this guy. Instead, he raises the stakes all the time, weaving more and more intricate lies as he goes.

Deciding he was too special to be a mere bachelor OR just a married man, he decides he deserves to be both. This leads to his marrying Dorothy, and convincing his wife that he is an undercover agent to explain his extended absences from home. His ruse allows him to take cruises and enjoy every svelte young lady who meets his fancy, then rush home to Dorothy's arms after his "mission" is over. Had it stopped there, he may have been able to pull off the deception indefinitely, but his escalating need for risk drives him to unethical business practices, bigamy, and the expenses of a dual lifestyle with two different families, ultimately ending in a tragic murder of wife Jayne.

As hard as it is to believe that the entire twisted tale is true, court documents and trial transcripts support that in this case, fact is far and away more compelling than fiction. And sadly for Dorothy, only too real in the way it ruined her world, and even worse, deprived Jayne of her very life.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, April 23, 2005

By	Gil (Md) - See all my reviews

Very true and shocking story of David Miller, who leads a life of greed and deception. This is my fifth time reading this, and itseems to get better each time. I guarantee you will shake your head when reading this book.

This would have made an OUTSTANDING made for TV or cable movie. I hope the author does consider this at some point.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars UNBELIEVABLE, November 18, 2007

By	CR "LOVE TO READ" (PA) - See all my reviews

THIS WAS A GREAT TRUE CRIME BOOK. I COULD DEFINATELY NOT PUT IT DOWN. ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE READ IN A LONG WHILE. IF YOU ARE A TRUE CRIME BUFF, PLEASE READ THIS BOOK. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!