by Ann Rule
First published 2019
Cheryl is a beautiful, brilliant attorney who marries a charming psychopath named Brad. As he runs through her money, accumulates girlfriends, and neglects his family, Cheryl endures his abuse for years. Finally, she files for divorce and a custody battle begins. Everyone knows Brad killed Cheryl, but there's little physical evidence. The book dissects Brad's brutal behavior and the lives he destroyed.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, true-crime
Vibes: dark, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Portland, Oregon
560 pages · Paperback · Sphere
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence