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From America's most celebrated true-crime writer comes the heartbreaking real-life drama of a doomed young woman hopelessly trapped in a web of sexual intrigue, political manipulation, and emotional deception by her charming and successful—but ultimately deadly—lover.
The author of fifteen New York Times national bestsellers, Ann Rule, a former Seattle policewoman, has researched thousands of homicides and understands every facet of murder investigation. Now, in the most complex and shocking book of her long career, she delves into the motivation that drove a seemingly successful man to kill, and she explores heretofore unknown aspects of a fatal affair between a beautiful young woman who moved confidently in the heady world of the upper echelons of government and a widely admired millionaire attorney who was an immensely popular political figure.
On June 27, 1996, thirty-year-old Anne Marie Fahey, who was the scheduling secretary for the governor of Delaware, had dinner with a man she had been having a secret affair with for more than two years. "Tommy" Capano, forty-seven, was perhaps the most politically powerful man in Wilmington. Son of a wealthy contractor, former state prosecutor, partner in a prestigious law firm, advisor to governors and mayors, Tom Capano had a soft-spoken and considerate manner that endeared him to many. Although recently estranged from his wife, he was a devoted father to his four beautiful young daughters, the trusted son of his widowed mother, and the backbone of his extended family. But sometime after 9:15 that night when Anne Marie and Tom left a Philadelphia restaurant, something terrible happened to Anne Marie. It would be forty-eight hours before her brothers and sisters realized that she had disappeared entirely.
Ann Rule brilliantly traces the lives of both Fahey and Capano as she discloses the intimate details of their ill-fated bonding. A vulnerable, trusting woman becomes spellbound by a charming, duplicitous married man, and what begins as a seemingly unremarkable affair is slowly transformed into an obsessive, convoluted, and deadly relationship.
Through her impeccable research, Rule peels away layer after layer of deception to reveal a man who lived a secret life for decades, a man so greedy that he would sacrifice anyone to gain what he desired. One of his many mistresses—all of whom were unknown to one another—was Deborah MacIntyre, an attractive and wealthy member of one of Wilmington's oldest families and an administrator of an elite private school. She, too, would become part of the mystery surrounding Anne Marie's disappearance.
As three prominent families are destroyed to satisfy one man's jealous obsessions, this unfathomable tragedy becomes a tale that few would believe if it were presented as fiction. Shockingly, it is all true. Destined to become a classic, And Never Let Her Go is a riveting account of forbidden love and murder among the rich and powerful, and a chilling insight into the evil that sometimes hides behind even the most charming façade.
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"This is a story of a young woman who was taken in by an older married man. She never feels good about the relationship, and when she falls in love with someone else, she tries to break it off with him. Apparently no woman had ever said "no" to this man. He killed her and got his brother to help him hide the body. Tom Capano was a suspect from the beginning because he was the last one to be seen with her. They were at a restaurant together. It took several years to convict him because he didn't leave much evidence. The prosecutors ended up getting two of his brothers to confess their part in hiding the crime by telling them they would be convicted on drug charges if the didn't cooperate. If the police didn't have the brothers and another woman he was having an affair with to help, he probably would have gotten away with killing the young woman. I enjoyed seeing how the police and the prosecutors solved the crime and put the case together to convict him."
— Lori (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Riveting…[a] page turner.
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“The gripping narrative of And Never Let Her Go is surely the story that Fahey and her family would have wanted to be told.”
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“Most people like to think they recognize evil when they see it. But as this gripping story of a 1996 Delaware murder makes clear, most people are wrong.”
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“A worthy addition to general collections and for true crime fans.”
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“This is a true page-turner, a compelling rendering of a crime committed by a deeply troubled, egotistical sociopath.”
— Booklist
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A New York Times bestseller
And Never Let her Go Listener Reviews
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" As with all of Rule's books, it is well written, and the timeline of the crime is followed nicely. Rule has a way to bringing the crime to life that draws the reader in. Definitely a page turner. "
— Liz, 2/19/2014 -
" Ann Rule tells the story of Anne Marie Fahey and Tom Capano as though she were a Wilmington native. Despite having seen and read media coverage, I was sucked in by Ann's compilation of research and interviews. She paints a big picture of everyone involved and did it with much sympathy to Anne Marie. "
— Shannon, 2/5/2014 -
" non-fiction; murder story; focuses on human relationships; it portrays the importance of early childhood relationships and its effect one's entire life; also, touches on the power of control. "
— Barbara, 2/5/2014 -
" I am a huge fan of Ann Rule, I enjoy her style of writing. "
— Deb, 2/3/2014 -
" great book about a prideful man...This is what too much pride can do to you. "
— Kristen, 1/26/2014 -
" This was another one of those books I could not put down. I love almost everything Ann Rule writes, and this was no exception. I totally recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading true crime. "
— Linda, 1/25/2014 -
" I am a long time Ann Rule fan. She states things so clearly and uncovers people as they really are. This story is another sad one where a powerful man believes he is above the law and is certain that he won't get caught. There are many layers to this story. "
— Rosemary, 1/19/2014 -
" This is a true crime story, thus my "f-mystery" and "nonfiction" shelves. Story of the murder of Ann Fahey in Wilmington Delaware by Thomas Capono, a prominent attorney and former lo. Suspenseful and well written. Not dry but very factual. I'd read this author again. "
— Jeri, 12/3/2013 -
" I was in mexico when all this happened with no acess to news so this was all new, well written "
— John, 11/22/2013 -
" Next to "the stranger" & "the golden boy who never grew up" this is my favorite piece by Ann Rule. Very complex case. Very well written. Appalling that it is a true story. "
— Cat, 11/13/2013 -
" Even though there have been many TV versions of this story, Ann Rule tells it best by learning more about the lives of the victim and killer than anyone else. "
— Sue, 11/11/2013 -
" If you have a malignant narcissist in your life, you may find Tom Capano eerily familiar. "
— Jackie, 11/8/2013 -
" Very entertaining read. A little dated (Tom Capano's sentence has since been reduced to life in prison), but still easy to read. Might be a little heavy on the details. "
— Geoff, 10/25/2013 -
" True-crime taking place in Wilmington, Delaware about a charming man who is obsessed with a young woman. It is very detailed and well-written. I couldn't put it down. "
— Melissa, 10/14/2013 -
" This was depressing but I couldn't put it down. "
— Jenn, 9/17/2013 -
" The story is so well know around the Philadelphia & Delaware areas yet Ann Rule shows her talents as she write and molds the background of each and every character and goes way into the mind of Tom Capano. Ann Marie will be missed yet her memory will live on in this book. Thanks "
— Lou, 6/15/2013 -
" Very well documented true crime story. Absolutely fascinating to see how someone can have everything and think they are above the law to where they lose everything. "
— Rosie, 3/21/2013 -
" I was drawn in almost from the beginning. Great book. "
— Denise, 2/18/2013 -
" The true story of Thomas Capano, a narcissistic seducer and murderer, is hard to forget. Once again, Ann Rule shows how a person seems perfectly normal on the surface, but has a hidden, deadly side. As always, her books are hard to put down. "
— Elyssa, 12/28/2012 -
" I love Ann Rule and true crime books! This man is twisted. And I found out more info on the web about the aftermath. "
— Angel, 9/10/2012 -
" This is my favorite Ann Rule book. "
— Stephanie, 8/15/2012 -
" Thomas Capano deserves to rot for this one. Very compelling story, can't help but wonder "what if" for the victim and her family. "
— Rainbolt, 6/26/2012 -
" I recalled reading about Anne Marie Fahey's disappearance many years ago and was intrigued to read this rather thick tome. There were far too many minor details to my way of thinking and the recount could have been honed down for a more precise rendering of this horrid occurence. "
— M.C., 4/3/2012 -
" true story, egotistical male who can't take no. "
— Heather, 2/12/2012 -
" Ann Rule does a good job writing non-fiction novels. They flow easily. There's always a bit of grammar that drives me crazy - apostrophes in the wrong place, etc...but I do like her books. More psychological fascination. Her books really expose people inside and out and it's really interesting. "
— Jill, 10/16/2011 -
" It was an incredible read! Ann Rule has an incredible way of bringing you into the lives of the victims. Great to the last page! "
— Laura, 8/6/2011 -
" Wow! This book gave me nightmares. "
— Lorie, 6/27/2011 -
" I'm a Wilmingtonian who was living away from Wilmo Delmo when this scandal was captivating the populace. These books are how I caught up. "
— Megan, 5/2/2011 -
" I LOVE Ann Rule!! Her books always hold me enthralled and this one is no exception. I like that there is always one main story then at the end there are short versions of other cases. I never get bored reading her books! "
— Jeannie, 4/21/2011 -
" This was another one of those books I could not put down. I love almost everything Ann Rule writes, and this was no exception. I totally recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading true crime. "
— Linda, 3/28/2011 -
" Very well documented true crime story. Absolutely fascinating to see how someone can have everything and think they are above the law to where they lose everything. "
— Rosie, 10/15/2010 -
" A decent book, Not as good as some of Rule's other books. <br/> <br/> "
— Sierra, 10/20/2009 -
" Confession. I wound up reading only the Ann Marie chapters -- Capano couldn't hold my attention... "
— Renfrew, 7/14/2009 -
" This book was so good but yet sad at the same time. I don't know what else you can expect when reading true crime. Ann Rule does a very good job at intimating the reader and the victim. "
— Leisha, 6/22/2009 -
" This was a sensational news story out of Delaware and the book was very good. One the of author's best. "
— Cheryl, 6/16/2009 -
" Only read "And Never Let Her Go" ... very good "
— Patricia, 4/10/2009 -
" As usual Ann Rule's research into true crime is captivating and flawless. You all read in the news about the death of Anne Marie Fahey, the trusted secretary to Delaware's Governor, we even blamed him for it. If you want the truth ask Rule. "
— Mel, 2/14/2009 -
" This was depressing but I couldn't put it down. "
— Jenn, 2/2/2009 -
" Ann Rule capatures the minute details of the sociopathic mind in great detail. "
— Dorothy, 1/11/2009 -
" As all of Anne Rule's books I couldn't put this down. Anne Rule is a Queen in my eyes. I love all of her books. "
— Juliet, 1/3/2009 -
" I love Ann Rule and true crime books! This man is twisted. And I found out more info on the web about the aftermath. "
— Angel, 12/4/2008 -
" Manipulating italian guy. Young girl taken by his intelligence and family connections. I think this story can be seen on tru tv. "
— Lori, 11/11/2008
About Ann Rule
Cassandra Campbell has won multiple Audie Awards, Earphones Awards, and the prestigious Odyssey Award for narration. She was been named a “Best Voice” by AudioFile magazine and in 2018 was inducted in Audible’s inaugural Narrator Hall of Fame.
About Melissa Leo
Melissa Leo starred as the mother of boxer Mickey Ward in the 2010 film The Fighter, also starring Mark Wahlberg. The role garnered her both a Golden Globe (for best supporting actress) and an Oscar. Her other accolades include award nominations for the film Frozen River and the HBO series Mildred Pierce.