FREE: Free Hardback Unanswered CRies True Crime

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"Unanswered Cries" is first rate true crime. It is the story of Karen Gregory, a young Gulfport, FL woman murdered in her home in 1984. UC is most noteworthy because author French maintains suspense well into the text, much further than most murder tales. When the purp is finally collared, many readers will be surprised. Furthermore, the trial portion of UC is definitely more topsy- turvy than is normal. An aggressive, bullying defense team, at least one callow judge, and a seemingly plodding prosecution extend the mystery. Even the initial trial verdict fails to close the case right away. Throw into the mix questions of admissibility, endless trial motions and "jury quirks". We certainly can see the imperfections of the justice system. The OJs of the world can walk away. The result is some very satisfying reading for the true crime aficionado. A complete review must cite the fact that Karen did indeed scream at least once for help that fateful night, but her neighbors failed to respond. What happens? A good review doesn't divulge resolutions. Amazoners will just have to read for themselves but are certain to enjoy themselves doing so. There is also interesting local color provided, not all of it complimentary to the Gulfport/St Petersburg region. As my friend, Tundra has mentioned, UC provides no photo of the victim, a unique omission for the true crime field. The "Ann Rule rule" is waived for AC. Those pesky centerfold pictures don't reveal the ending but the back cover includes a huge clue as to the perp. Forewarned is forearmed. The nicest a reviewer can state about UC is to cite the printing history: 12 paperback printings since 1992. That is silent testimony to a superior true crime novel. Kinda makes you wonder if you know your friends as well as you'd like to think. Great book - read it. When you're done - go get reacquainted with your friends - you'll see...