Heart Full of Lies - Ann Rule

Heart Full of Lies

By Ann Rule

  • Release Date: 2003-10-14
  • Genre: True Crime
Score: 4
4
From 193 Ratings

Description

From #1 New York Times bestselling true-crime author Ann Rule comes “a convincing portrait of a meticulous criminal mind” (The Washington Post) in this chilling tale about a beautiful and charming widow with a dark side.

An idyllic Hawaiian wedding held the promise of a wonderful future for handsome, athletic Chris Northon, an airline pilot, a confirmed bachelor-turned-devoted family man; and Liysa, an acclaimed surf photographer, loving mother, and aspiring Hollywood screenwriter. But few, including Chris, had seen Liysa's other side—her controlling behavior and dark moods, her insatiable hunger for money and property. And no one anticipated the fatal outcome of a family camping trip in an Oregon forest.

Liysa soon revealed herself as a victim of domestic abuse that culminated at the campsite, where she shot Chris in self-defense. But crime scene evidence led detectives to wonder if Liysa was a killer, not a victim. Her controversial trial stunned all who thought they knew her.

A lifetime of sociopathic manipulations and lies had been expertly hidden behind her façade of perfection—as was her rage to destroy any obstacle to her ultimate happiness, even if it was the man she vowed to love forever.

Reviews

  • Good

    3
    By Zamer1230
    Overall, this book , if nothing else was interesting. To hear a woman so manipulative and deceitful when there are others who are truly suffering at the hands of another is frustrating… to the point where it can be triggering, or annoying at times. The book is repetitive- I had to skip through some pages because I had read the same thing, about the same character at least three times prior. The book probably could’ve been at least 50 pages shorter without all the added repeat info. But, overall it was a tragic story and worth the read.
  • Disappointing

    3
    By PierresFamily
    Rule seems to have done a lot of work & research on this book I wish that I could give it a better rating, but it didn’t seem objective to me. I had never heard of any of the people featured in this book, so I have no previous knowledge or opinion; Howe, to me, the book seemed weighted against Lisa.
  • Heart Full of Lies

    2
    By JLeavesley29
    Why would anyone, especially miss Rule write such a terrible story about this sick women, she ruined so many lives. Then this sick women gets a light sentence after murdering her husband which makes a terrible ending. A horrible disgusting story. The whole thing needs to be never again be brought up. I know it’s a true story, my point is some stories should never be written. JW
  • Heart Full of Lies

    5
    By Lo1234re
    Well though, researched. Fantastic reading.
  • Heart full of lies

    5
    By 230134123
    I've read several of Ann rule's books. I find her works well researched and complete but this is by far the most spellbinding of all! I was completely enthralled! I think this is a must read for those in the field of behavior, whether they be in the psychiatric or law enforcement field.
  • Another great book

    5
    By ruennie
    Ann Rule is a fantastic author. She does her homework and you feel you get pretty close to all sides of the story. She always gives credit where credit is due. One of the best authors on my list.
  • Heart Full of Lies

    4
    By Mama Bates
    As usual the author drew me into the story with her thorough descriptions of all the characters, twists, turns, and surprises throughout the story