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    True Crime from Texas Monthly

    Published by Penguin Random House Audio

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    About this audiobook

    In partnership with Texas Monthly, the following articles spotlighting true crime are now available in a bundle as an audio download:

    • "A Kiss Before Dying" by Pamela Colloff, read by Staci Snell and Karissa Vacker
    • "The Last Ride of Cowboy Bob" by Skip Hollandsworth, read by Bruce Dubose
    • "Just Desserts" by Katy Vine, read by Lydia Mackay
    • "The Cheerleader Murder Plot" by Mimi Swartz, read by Pam Dougherty
    • "The Talented Mr. Khater" by Francesca Mari, read by Mallorie Rodak

    "A Kiss Before Dying" by Pamela Colloff revisits the case of Betty Williams, a high school student who begged her ex to kill her.

    "The Last Ride of Cowboy Bob" by Skip Hollandsworth profiles the mysterious Peggy Jo Tallas who, disguised as a man, robbed banks and confounded police for years.

    "Just Desserts" by Katy Vine is the story of a man who turned "keeping up with the Joneses" into the perfect crime.

    "The Cheerleader Murder Plot" by Mimi Swartz features a woman who went to extreme, murderous lengths to ensure her daughter's spot on the cheerleading squad.

    "The Talented Mr. Khater" by Francesca Mari investigates the ongoing exploits of international con artist and psychopath Youssef Khater.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateJan 9, 2018
    ISBN9780525593522
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    • 4/5
      I liked it, longer than a podcast but shorter that a full book. Nice collection of stories.