The two longer entries in this series of true-crime story are compelling, fascinating and interesting. The first one of a woman trying to escape her controlling, manipulative husband is chilling and fascinating. It’s also wonderful to watch the arrogance of the man catch up to him and end up undoing him in the end. The last entry has a local (to me) angle, exploring the Mary Winkler case. Winkler was found guilty of killing her preacher husband. Rule delves into the background, offering her own analysis and reporting on what could have led to the events of Matthew Winkler’s death.

In between are some stories that are more unsolved mysteries and snippets of what could have been more.