A reader from Seattle, WA , June 24, 1998
                     One of the best true crime books ever written
                     Ann Rule is an excellent writer of true crime, and the Stranger is definately
                     her best. She brings a level of dignity and respect for the victims and
                     families that have survived these horrific crimes. Her insight into the
                     psychology of both the victims and Ted Bundy are truthful and
                     extraordinary. She maintains a level of humanity in a way few authors of
                     true crime are able to. By the time you are finished with the book you
                     have a greater understanding of psychology, sociology and the law. The
                     most frightening part of the Bundy case is how clear Ms. Rule makes it
                     that you may not know the true nature of the people you intereact with on
                     a regular basis.

                     A reader from California , June 15, 1998
                     TERRIFIC!!
                     Ann Rule not only gives an insider look into the mind of Ted Bundy, but
                     she has also shown the two sides of him, one a monster and the other a
                     caring friend. The best book I've read of Ann Rule.

                     [email protected] from Decatur, Texas , December 15, 1997

                     Truth trumps fiction
                     Ann Rule, a true-crime author, is hired to chronicle the hunt for a brutal
                     serial killer. Slowly she comes to realize that the homicidal maniac police
                     are searching for is her beloved friend and co-worker. No one can make
                     real life characters as compelling as Ann Rule, and The Stranger Beside
                     Me is a masterpiece.

                     A reader from California , November 10, 1997
                     The nice guy you work with may be a mad man on the lose!
                     This was the first "True Crime" book I had ever read. I was drawn in to
                     Ann and the story within the first few pages. Ann writes without the gore,
                     so you don't have to worry about a week stomach. I still think about this
                     store. It made me recheck all my locks on my windows even when my
                     husband was home. Ted could be anyone, and Ann tells the story like
                     only she can. You feel her struggle with her own feelings as she comes to
                     realize that this "friend" is really a mad man who has killed all these girls,
                     then thinking back to the nights they worked together alone! It will bring
                     chills to you, because Ted was just a regular guy, like maybe that guy you
                     work next to!!!!! All of her books are wonderful, I have read them all and
                     am now a "true crime" reader, but this book is also a personnal account
                     she tells so well.

                     [email protected] from O'fallon, Illinois/ Marti Grasselli ,
                     November 7, 1997
                     Bone chilling and evil...Could it have happened to you?
                     While reading Stranger Beside Me, I realized as I was constantly on the
                     edge of my seat, that all of us have that weak spot, whether it be for a
                     good book or a handsome man. I found the truth of Rules book ,on basic
                     human behavior, to be bone chilling. Bundy was an average looking man
                     with a wicked mind, but no one realized until it was too late!

                     A reader from NJ , October 3, 1997
                     Do you know who's sitting next to you?
                     A true sociopath. Ted Bundy could sell snow to the people in Alaska on
                     the coldest day. But then, Mr. Bundy was no doubt the coldest man on
                     the face of this earth. Ann Rule gave him the benefit of the doubt, never
                     knowing how close to "Mr. Death" she was. With all her years of training,
                     this sociopath fooled even the experts. No doubt that Mr. Bundy will
                     remain in the history as the "alltime" person you NEVER want to sit next
                     to. He never showed remorse even on his last day here on earth.
                     "Who,me"? He will always believe that he was the "perfect" man. A true
                     sociopath.

                     A reader, April 8, 1997
                     This book addicting I had to force myself to put it down
                     This is definately one of my favorite Ann Rule books so far. This book
                     has a more personal touch than her other books because she actually
                     knew him. I can't stress how great this book is, I'm on the last chapter
                     right now and I had to force myself to put it down and do homework.
                     Not only do you get to learn about Ted Bundy's murders but you also get
                     to see him as a person. His background before he became known as a
                     mass murderer is included. Ann Rule doesn't over indulge the reader in
                     the gory details of the murders, but the effect of how horrid they were are
                     still obvious. Like all of Ann's books the story doesn't end with the arrest
                     of Ted Bundy, the court proceedings and events that ocured while Ted
                     awaited execution on death row are also very interesting. Ann also shares
                     letters she received from Ted Bundy over the years. Written from a friend
                     to a friend. This is a great book that anyone with the slightest interest of
                     fascination with serial killers should read.