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Small Sacrifices

A true story of Passion and Murder
By Ann Rule
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Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule delves into a chilling true crime story about a mother, Diane Downs, who is accused of shooting her three children in her car, leaving one dead and two severely injured. The book follows the investigation and subsequent trial, painting a gripping portrait of tragic events motivated by dark personal desires. It offers an absorbing exploration of the complexities of human nature and the justice system.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by true crime stories that delve into psychological complexities and courtroom drama. It offers a detailed examination of a chilling case, providing insights into the motives and actions behind a shocking series of events. If you appreciate narratives that blend investigative journalism with gripping storytelling, this book will likely captivate you.

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Small Sacrifices

Ann Rule's gripping, powerful and ultimately terrifying true story of passion and murder will hold you in thrall as it plumbs the unimagined depths of darkness concealed within a human being.

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Small Sacrifices begins with a chilling moment: "Somebody just shot my kids!" Diane Downs brought her car to a halt in front of a Springfield, Oregon, hospital, her three gravely wounded children beside her. Thus begins the shocking tale of a truly unthinkable crime that shattered the tranquillity of a tight-knit community.

As police searched for the "shaggy-haired stranger" Diane accused of shooting 8-year-old Christie, 7-year-old Cheryl, and 3-year-old Danny in cold blood, a suspicion grew that was even more horrifying than the crime itself: Did Diane shoot her own children?

A dedicated district attorney, haunted by this question, searched for the destructive forces that seemed to possess this beautiful young mother. His investigation uncovered a chronology of incest, psychological wounding, desperate affairs, and surrogate motherhood.

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Small Sacrifices is praised for its gripping narrative and compelling detail, with Kirkus Reviews calling it the most riveting true-crime account since In Cold Blood. The New York Times Book Review describes it as vivid and extraordinary, highlighting its ability to engage readers as a true page-turner.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751535563

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 624

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Ann Rule Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Fiction True Crime

About the Author

Ann Rule, the undisputed queen of true crime, is a former policewoman whose 2-million-copy selling THE STRANGER BESIDE ME ranks as one of the classics.

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