The Stranger beside Me (Abridged) Audiobook

" I bought this for my mom who is legally blind. This one of her favorite books when she could see. She has been looking for the audio version for a long time. She loves the story, and pretty much any true crime stories, and was happy to get it. "

" everyone should read this book.I picked it up and couldn't put it down.What a life lesson also. "

" Briliant. Engaging. Ted Bundy was as fascinating as he was evil. Able to lure with his looks and kill with his ruthlessness. A part of the inspiration behind Silence of The Lambs no doubt. Using props and sympathy to lure his victims. Ann Rule is my favorite true crime author. "

" This book made me a fan of true crime. "

" Loved it! If you like true crime, you have to read this. Ann Rule isn't just the author, she was Bundy's friend and coworker during the time he was secretly carrying out his heinous crimes. "

" Absolutely terrifying to think she had such a close relationship with a serial killer. This was the first Ann Rule book that I've ever read, and she's become one of my favorites. Very disturbing, but excellent! "

" Ted Bundy was scary. It is surprising that he was ever caught. "

" I can't believe that a guy can get away with this much stuff. Of course, before DNA technology made it so much easier to bust jerks like this, it was easier to get away. "

" I didn't find it that interesting. It was long winded court battle with minimal detail of the true crimes. Not much emotion at all portrayed from the victims of the crimes. "

" Riveting. I became hooked on Ann Rule's work after reading this book. "

" This was a really good book on the actions of Ted Bundy and his killings. It was interesting to learn that while investigating these murders Ann Rule was at one point actually working along side Ted Bundy. "

" You never know who the person sitting next to you really is! I enjoy her views on these criminals! "

" this book was very creepy, the fact that the author knew Ted Bundy made it even more intriguing , it is well written and gives good insight into the mind of a killer who on the outside seemed like the boy next door, made me want to lock my doors before bed "

" Parts of this book are Very graphic. Not for the easily upset. Unfortunately the crimes described happened and there doesn't seem a way to clarify why Ted Bundy was considered so evil without telling his crimes as they were. "

" Powerful, unbelievable and terrifying. Ann Rule does not disappoint. This book will change the way you think about strangers, friends, loved ones, coworkers. We know so little about one another but Ann Rule brings all of us closer together. "

" love love love! Great story of a firsthand account of personally knowing a serial killer. gives you a reminder that you don't always know the people around you as well as you may think. "

" The first 3/4 was very interesting but I lost interest in the end. Ann Rule writes about compelling topics but her writing can be weak at times. "

" One of the two best true crime books ever written, IMO. "

" Interesting how someone can act normal in some situations, yet be such a monster. "

" Great true crime book with first hand knowledge from the author. "

" The story of Ted Bundy...as if the book isn't dark and scary enough, to know that it happened so close to home 30 years ago makes me a more paranoid person. I'm not sure how I feel about reading true crime novels. It's an interesting and good read but a little morbid at the same time. "

" I could not put this book down. A very good book especially since Ann Rule worked with Ted Bundy and for years did not realize he was a serial killer. This book covers all of the years of Ted's murder spree, trial and execution. "

" If you want to learn more about the serial killer Ted Bundy then this is one of the best books to turn to, written by a woman who knew him personally. You get a lot of insight into the murders, but also into Teds private life and behaviours. An amazing read for all True Crime fans. "

" Amazing true crime novel detailing not only the facts and life of Ted Bundy but also the writer assigned to the case of the 'Ted' murders, his friend Ann Rule. "

" An important book to read if only for the following reason : One finally understands that monsters come in all shapes and sizes.... Thank you Ann Rule, for a great book! "

" One of my favorite books by Ann Rule all about Ted Bundy and the murders he was responsible for. He worked in a crisis center along with the author so it is a very intriging book. "

" Ann Rule is an amazing writer, i love to read true crime books. This book was so suspenceful, i couldn't put it down. Love this book. "

" I read this book years ago and found it fascinating, particularly since he operated quite close to where I live. "

" Started off quite slow, it wasn't until the second half of the book that I was drawn into it. "

" I have a sick fascination with true crime novels and this is one of the best. "

" Very interesting. I have read some of her other books, and have enjoyed them....true crime stories, but written like a mystery. She actually worked along side of Ted Bundy in the 1970s, at an emergency help call center, and thought she knew him well. It did get a little long, though. "

" Fantastic Book! No other high profile true crime cases can be written from this point of view, all Ann's' skills of police work and working with him and becoming a writer came to a great book, so well done! "