Publisher Description
Greg DeVillers was a top biotech executive, and Kristen Rossum was embarking on a career in toxicology at the San Diego Medical Examiner's office. They seemed to be happily married, living the American dream. But only months shy of their second anniversary, Kristen found her handsome husband dead from a drug overdose—his corpse sprinkled with rose petals. By his side was their wedding photo. The scene was reminiscent of American Beauty, one of Kristen's favorite movies. Authorities deemed it a suicide.
Until they discovered that the rare poison found in Greg's body was the same poison missing from Kristen's office. Until they discovered the truth about Kristen's lurid affair, about her own long-time drug addiction, and about the personal and professional secrets she would kill to keep hidden—secrets that would ultimately expose the beautiful blonde as the deadly beauty she really was . . . a Deadly American Beauty.
Download and start listening now!
"I was hooked on this story after watching SNAPPED. I found it to be interesting and intriguing. I always google pictures of true-crime characters and was surprised to find that Kristin was a beauty. As much as true crime repels us, it still is something you want to read because you just can't believe people do these things reported in the media. Kristin's husband is portrayed as such a sweet, loving guy and how she murdered him was ruthless; it was overkill. I think she is a compulsive liar who actually started, at some point, believing her own lies. Her drug of choice was methamphetamine and I'm sure it heightened her imagination and determination to get rid of her husband so she could be with her lover. I can never understand why people don't choose divorce over murder. If you love true crime stories, you will love this book."
—
Julie (5 out of 5 stars)
About John Glatt
John Glatt is the author of more than thirty books, including Lost and Found, Secrets in the Cellar, Playing with Fire, and many other bestselling books of true crime. He has more than thirty years of experience as an investigative journalist. He has appeared on television and radio programs all over the world, including Dateline NBC, Fox News, ABC’s 20/20, BBC World News, and A&E Biography.
About Shaun Grindell
Shaun Grindell, actor and Earphones Award–winning narrator, was born and raised in Southampton, England. His training includes the Calland School of Speech and Drama and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in London. He has been seen on stage in London and Las Vegas.