M. William Phelps - Death Trap - True Crime

"A chilling tale of a sociopathic wife and mother. . .compelling!" —New York Times bestselling author Harry N. MacLean

"Eye-opening. . . Phelps's writing reads like a mystery novel." —Suspense Magazine

It started when Alan Bates and his new wife arrived at his ex's house to pick up his two daughters for a weekend visit. Then two charred bodies were found in a burned-out car on a lonely Georgia road. . .and investigators pieced together a shattering story of a vicious divorce, a spurned woman's bitter rage, and a thirst for revenge that led to cruel, unflinching murder. Updating this gripping true-life thriller with shocking new details, M. William Phelps uncovers the cold heart of an unthinkable crime.

"One of America's finest true-crime writers." —Vincent Bugliosi

"Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers." —Allison Brennan


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