A Killer among Us (Onyx True Crime) [Mass Market Paperback]

Charles Bosworth (Author)

Book Description

Series: Onyx True Crime | Publication Date: August 1, 1998

On March 16, 1992, Elizabeth DeCaro, a 28 year-old mother of four was found dead in her own home, murdered execution-style with two bullets to the head. Her husband Rick was immediately suspect, having previously struck her "accidentally" with the family van after taking out a $100,000 life insurance policy on her. A Killer Among Us presents the true shocking story of Elizabeth's family and their search for justice against the man who continued to play father to the children whose mother he had killed.

• Charles Bosworth Jr. is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Previous Victims and Silent Witness • Real-life case received extensive local and national coverage • Fascinating legal elements--three trials, a death penalty conviction, and a dramatic reversal in federal court

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Used, great read, good condition. Dust jacket nicked along top and bottom. --Seller --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Onyx (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451408543
• ISBN-13: 978-0451408549
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,358,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money, February 9, 2004

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This review is from: A Killer among Us (Onyx True Crime) (Mass Market Paperback)

I read the other reviews on this book and felt compelled to give my own opinion. First, I believe the book was very well written and despite covering three trials (which many tend to find boring), the book moved along at a good pace and never lost my attention. Second, I think the author did an excellent job of creating emotional attachments for the reader to every character in the story, whether it be one of the seedy characters or one of the sympathetic. Third, I find it amazing that so many people find it hard to believe that a horrible thing can happen to a wonderful family. Although the author does recount over and over how close the victim's family was, there is nothing wrong with a family being that close. It was not perfect -- Elizabeth delivered a child at 16 and never graduated from high school. It was not easy -- Mary raised 7 kids in a 1400 square foot house, forming strong emotional bonds with 4 children she had to continuously fight to keep. The author does not paint this family as perfect, he merely tells the story of a family whose love and support for one another overcome any obstacle, no matter how large. This book made me cry many times, and it was fascinating to read about the investigation and the trial, especially the families' reactions to peculiarities in the legal system that seem so unfair. In all, this is an excellent, well written book. I have read nearly 200 true crime books, and I rate this one in the top 10 percent both for the writer's talent and the emotional strength of the story. I recommend this book to any true crime reader.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A heart touching account of a family's quest for justice., August 22, 1998

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Diana Martinez ([e-mail]) (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews

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I read this book with an open mind only to find myself becoming part of the Isengham family's supporters. The author takes in the reader with all the descriptions necessary to envelop you in this sad tale of greed, adultery and ultimately murder. Your heartstrings are pulled in the appropriate directions as you become a part of the Isengham family and a witness to their loyalty as well as the loyalty of the DeCaro family in supporting their accused son. I found this book riveting and found it hard to put down. You know a book captures your spirit when you even dream about what you have been reading. The author has captured the turmoil in the two families but more so in the Isengham family as they all lose an irreplaceable piece of their lives. This is excellent reading for a rainy day.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely riveting...couldn't put it down...!, December 28, 1999

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Rarely do I find a book that I find hard to put down, but this one had me awake at 4:00 a.m. this morning as I neared the end of the book. I love true crime, but this author really knows how to tell a story - one that involves alot of court scenes - without bogging you down in all the dialogue and small details. He perfectly gives the reader a clear picture of what went on and what it all meant. I usually skim the court proceedings in books because they are generally boring, but this one was not that way. My heart goes out to the Van Iseghems and the DeCaro children. I know firsthand the agony that children go thru when violence occurs in the family, but at least I, unlike Elizabeth DeCaro, am here to pick up the pieces for them. I will read more Bosworth books! Thank you!