Stolen in the Night: The True Story of a Family's Murder, a Kidnapping and the Child Who Survived
May 2024 · Macmillan + ORM
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The horrific, grisly true crime account of a child abuser, kidnapper, and serial killer from the bestselling author of An Almost Perfect Murder.
Joseph Duncan had been convicted of raping and torturing a fourteen-year-old boy in Tacoma, Washington. On the Internet he proudly boasted of his perversions. But the system turned Duncan loose, and no one would stop him from committing an even more horrifying act . . .
This time, he prepared meticulously. He chose his getaway car. He chose his murder weapon and loaded a video camera. Then, when he saw young Shasta and Dylan Groene playing outside their Idaho home, he struck—killing their mother and her boyfriend, and their older brother . . . and vanishing into the night with Shasta and Dylan.
Detectives pored over the bloody murder scene. The FBI scrambled to find the children and the abductor. And even when Duncan was finally located, the story was not yet over: Dylan was still missing—and the depth of one man's evil was still coming horribly to light . . .
Please note: This ebook edition does not contain the photos found in the print edition.
Joseph Duncan had been convicted of raping and torturing a fourteen-year-old boy in Tacoma, Washington. On the Internet he proudly boasted of his perversions. But the system turned Duncan loose, and no one would stop him from committing an even more horrifying act . . .
This time, he prepared meticulously. He chose his getaway car. He chose his murder weapon and loaded a video camera. Then, when he saw young Shasta and Dylan Groene playing outside their Idaho home, he struck—killing their mother and her boyfriend, and their older brother . . . and vanishing into the night with Shasta and Dylan.
Detectives pored over the bloody murder scene. The FBI scrambled to find the children and the abductor. And even when Duncan was finally located, the story was not yet over: Dylan was still missing—and the depth of one man's evil was still coming horribly to light . . .
Please note: This ebook edition does not contain the photos found in the print edition.
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3.4
8 reviews
Cindy James
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March 9, 2016
The Groene Murders,A family ihad met prior to the murders.A Sad Sad Misfortune.Id also worked landscaping with one of the older brothers that didnt reside at the wolflodge residence that was vance Groene.God Bless the surviving members of Brenda and Mark and there familys. A tragedy they must live with,as for Shasta may she get past this horrable nightmare this man put her through. GodBless Shasta though her hardest of times as she grows up. As for Duncan let the people do to him as he done to them!!!
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mandy riebeseel
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November 21, 2018
Well researched and written. Would have liked some photo's. Deserves the death penalty.
About the author
Gary C. King is one of America's foremost crime writers. Over 400 of his stories have appeared in crime magazines across the United States, Canada, and England, including True Detective, Official Detective, Inside Detective, Front Page Detective, and Master Detective. His books Web of Deceit, Driven to Kill (which was nominated for an Anthony Award in the Best True Crime Book category at Bouchercon 25) and Blood Lust: Portrait of a Serial Sex Killer were chosen as a featured selection of the True Crime Book Club. He is also the author of Blind Rage, Savage Vengeance, co-written with Don Lasseter, An Early Grave, The Texas 7, and Murder in Hollywood. A full-time writer, Mr. King is an active member of The Mystery Writers of America. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his wife and two daughters.
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