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Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

so-so

For all my reading and watching (this book & the 13 episodes of The Staircase plus covering the pre-trial for The Chronicle & watching Court TV), I still don‘t know if he murdered Kathleen or Liz or both. I have reasonable doubt, therefore, I wouldn‘t convict. But the people I feel most sorry for are Margaret & Martha Ratliff. They‘ve lost so much.

The writing in the book is mediocre and one sided. Lots of cheesy phrases like the one above. 3⭐️

Megabooks #Booked2019 #NewtoYouAuthor #Nonfiction2019 #SomethingWithADeath 6y

Megabooks @EadieB @Librarybelle @jillannjohn @emilyhaldi @Mdargusch I think I‘m forgetting someone! Feel free to tag. 6y

emilyhaldi Oof!! That sentence 😝 6y

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sk888888 Interesting review. May still read this one, but it‘s not a high priority for me. 6y

Megabooks @emilyhaldi Right?!? 🙄🙄 6y

Megabooks @sk888888 Yes, I wouldn‘t make it a priority. Her best work was looking into the major players backgrounds - Mike, Kathleen, the 5 kids, ex-spouses, siblings, etc. I enjoyed that most. 6y

CoverToCoverGirl Outstanding review! 6y

Megabooks @CoverToCoverGirl Thank you!! 😊 6y

jillannjohn There were quite a few laugh out loud cheesy sentences but overall I enjoyed this. I think the author favored the prosecution but I still think he did it. I went into it not knowing anything and it‘s a fascinating case. 6y

Megabooks @jillannjohn I think the book and The Staircase are so diametrically opposed because of which extended family they had access to. The prosecution was in the first couple of Staircase episodes, but they smartly realized they had nothing to gain by continuing to film. When Fanning went to write the book, I‘m sure Kathleen and Liz‘s circles were glad to get their side out since this book seems to be from the time of the original 8 Staircase 👇🏻 6y

Megabooks @jillannjohn episodes on the Sundance Channel. Like I said, I have reasonable doubt, but I wouldn‘t want to be around him anymore than I already have. Count his sons in that too! 6y

Cinfhen I agree with your entire assessment including reasonable doubt after watching The Staircase. However my gut tells me this guy is guilty. I can‘t get pass two dead women at the bottom of a staircase with ALL THAT BLOOD and in both cases NO FRACTURED bones!?!?!!? 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen Yeah, and I know he has a temper. I wouldn‘t want to meet him in person again. (Same with Todd and Clayton) Kathleen was too good for them. But there‘s that damned reasonable doubt. That‘s why you get the big attorney. And then there‘s Tom Maher, who joined The Innocence Project after the case. I really think he thinks Mike‘s innocent, and that means more to me than a million words from Rudolph. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 6y

Cinfhen I hear you on that!!! I think the real tragedy is Caitlin - she lost that entire support system on top of her mom‘s death being so sensationalized 😔 and her aunt Candace doesn‘t strike me as being emotionally stable. 6y

Cinfhen Also, something went on between Michael & Liz ... definitely an intimate relationship 6y

Cinfhen I‘m shocked how Patty, Martha & Margaret stood beside him for ALL THOSE YEARS!!!! 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen I feel terrible for Caitlin, and I can‘t stand Candace. That woman has a screw loose. But I feel Caitlin had more support than Margaret and Martha and a more stable childhood. It‘s not a contest but a three girls bore the worst of it!! I‘m sure Mike screwed around with women and men in both marriages. To what extent both wives knew or cared, we‘ll never know. He‘s just not a trustworthy person in any case. 👇🏻 (edited) 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen It‘s weird though, because there were many letters of support from some of the most prominent people in Durham and NC for his bail hearing. I went to the courthouse and read them when I was covering it. At least 50-60. Of course he had less support as time went on. (edited) 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen Patty just seems like an odd duck to me. I‘ve never been able to figure her out. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 6y

Cinfhen I definitely think his defense put up a good case but after watching all those episodes he still came across as disingenuous. I don‘t think he‘s a stand up guy. 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen He‘s for sure a jerk! Entitled as well. 6y

Mdargusch That quote- 😳 6y

Megabooks @Mdargusch Occasionally she‘d pull a phrase like that, and I‘d just roll my eyes and read on. 🤣🤣🤣 6y

Reviewsbylola That quote is awful!! All the eye rolls. 6y

Megabooks @Reviewsbylola Yes! That was the first chapter, I think, and I thought Lordy, what am I in for!! 😂🙄😂🙄😂 6y

Reviewsbylola I request tons of true crime and memoirs on netgalley and I feel like half of them are written like that. And I never know how to review that other than to say the story was good, but the actual writing was utter shit. 😂😆😬 6y

Megabooks @Reviewsbylola I can believe it. 😂😂 6y

MidnightBookGirl That is a terrible line! Also, it's a bit condensing to EMS workers. Like they can't be quietly rich and roll up to their mansions and pools. 6y

Megabooks @MidnightBookGirl Yes! As my mom says, life is long. You never know how things will end up. My aunt and uncle were both high school teachers. They saved and continued their education and got promoted to administration. Now in their 70s, they own two homes and travel the world. 🤷🏻‍♀️😊 6y

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Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

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This book shows a rush to judgement against Michael Peterson. I believe he is guilty and prosecution knew he was guilty and got laxed with the evidence. The crime scene was contaminated and the blood spatter expert lied about how many cases he worked giving Peterson a way out from his prison sentence. This is written before the recent events and Peterson has served 8 years but now is out on a plea of guilty manslaughter. Very interesting book!

ShookBelf There's a documentary series on Netflix about this case. It was very interesting and frustrating at the same time ... and I'm still not sure if he was guilty or innocent. He was a very strange character, that's for sure. 6y

EadieB @ShookBelf I have watched The Staircase series in Netflix and still think he is guilty. Two dead woman since 1985 both found at the bottom of a staircase is pretty significant to me. 6y

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ShookBelf @EadieB I didn't realise you'd done a #buddyread of this book 😖 I'd have probably got a copy and read along. It seems the book and documentary series came at the story from opposite sides. I certainly felt that the series director and producers were biased towards MP. 6y

EadieB @ShookBelf The woman producer was in love with Michael Peterson since the start of the filming. 6y

ShookBelf @EadieB OMG, really??? That explains a lot then 😆 6y

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Librarybelle

Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

so-so

A woman is found dead at the bottom of the steps...was it an accident or murder? As the investigation unfolds, long buried secrets emerge, and nothing is at it seems. Fanning‘s narrative is very biased, presenting facts in the case who an undertone that readers clearly know how she feels. The writing is also a little choppy and disjointed...not the best true crime I‘ve read. Thanks to @EadieB for the #writteninblood #buddyread !

Cinfhen I felt the same way. I wasn‘t impressed or engaged 6y

Kaye I‘m not impressed with this author in general. She‘s in my list of “Grocery Store Book “ writers. 6y

Librarybelle I love it, @kaye ! Grocery Store Book writers! But, I can completely see that. 6y

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Librarybelle @Cinfhen Glad you feel the same way! Definitely not as engaging as Ann Rule. 6y

MicheleinPhilly Have you watched The Staircase? 6y

Cinfhen I‘m 14 hours in @MicheleinPhilly 🙄 6y

Librarybelle @MicheleinPhilly @Cinfhen I‘ve yet to watch it. Reading this book makes me curious to see it. 6y

MicheleinPhilly @Cinfhen @Librarybelle It‘s totally nuts. The whole family is bonkers. 6y

Crazeedi @kaye love your catchy name that fits many books perfectly 6y

TheBookHippie I've not watched the Netflix version yet. Blech. Such evil. I'm curious to see the point of view though. 6y

Cinfhen I agree @MicheleinPhilly I really felt for Kathleen‘s daughter. The rest of them were creepy. Ugh, the parts with MP & his grandsons when he‘s “playing”/whacking them with pillows!!! It was disturbing. I had NO sympathy for him at all...EVER. I was surprised that the judge admitted he allowed in testimony that should probably not been allowed. 6y

Cinfhen If you watch @TheBookHippie you will swear it‘s an ENTIRE different event. It is such polar opposite POV from the book! 6y

Chrissyreadit @Cinfhen @kaye @Librarybelle I finally finished....this book took me forever to get through. It was easy to put down when it should have been compelling. Good for a waiting room- short term engagement easy to walk away. 6y

Kaye Glad you finished it. Some true crime writers are a bit lackluster. I‘ve not been impressed with any of this one‘s books. 6y

Librarybelle @Chrissyreadit @kaye I just couldn‘t get into her writing rhythm. She seemed to throw facts together without creating a flowing narrative. I knew nothing about the case, so I may have to watch the documentary on Netflix to see the other side. 6y

Chrissyreadit @kaye @Librarybelle it was a big difference from Ann Rule. I agree about her flow. I‘m also relationship driven- there was so little about Kathleen or Even Liz, and the daughters- it would have helped me if I cared or engaged more with their lives. 6y

Cinfhen Yeah, I totally agree @Chrissyreadit I feel like a wiki article would have given me the same information 😬🤬 6y

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Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

This post contains spoilers

Day 5 Section was also about the guilty verdict.

Question 13:
Do you agree with the jury‘s guilty verdict?

#writteninblood #dianefanning

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Cinfhen Based upon what I read in the book, YES!!! 💯 but after watching 14 hours of the Netflix series, I do think there was some cause for reasonable doubt. I still think he did it. But I‘m not sure he beat her with a blowpoke at the bottom of the stairwell. 6y

TheBookHippie I think he's guilty on multiple levels. The end result is still dead bodies ..the details aren't as important in this case. He is guilty of their deaths. Both of them I'm sure. 6y

Librarybelle I think Michael is guilty. The whole “was it the blowpoke or a different instrument” can cloud some judgment. But, as @TheBookHippie says, at the end of everything, there‘s a dead body who did not fall down the stairs accidentally. Too much blood, and for a very similar situation to occur in 1985...put those two together, and it really makes you wonder. I‘ve yet to see any of the documentaries about him. But, his actions make me very suspicuous. 6y

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jillannjohn The blowpoke issue may have confused things but I believe he beat her to death with something. She didn‘t fall down those stairs. I‘d still like to see the series though. 6y

Mdargusch I also think he was guilty 💯! @cinfhen There is definitely some reasonable doubt but for that to happen to two people in his life? I‘m also wondering about the owl theory. I still think that is far fetched and too bloody for an owl but the feathers that were found in her hair? 6y

Chrissyreadit I definitely think guilty, just because of red neurons- how did he miss 2hours of her at the bottom of the stairs? My other thoughts are more subjective. He‘s an ass. 6y

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Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

This post contains spoilers

Day 5 Section was about Rebuttals and Closing Arguments.

Question 12:
Do you agree with the Prosecution‘s Closing Arguments?

#writteninblood #dianefanning

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Cinfhen I think they did a good job selling their case 6y

Librarybelle Again, the prosecution summed up their part of the case well. No new surprises. It seems like Black‘s power is to use her emotions to convey her sentiments to the jury and to the court, whereas Hardin is the more reserved component. That seemed to work well. 6y

Chrissyreadit I agree with @Cinfhen @Librarybelle they had a long trial but in the end there was evidence on their side. I‘m surprised that there was not more input from the daughters. 6y

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Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

This post contains spoilers

Day 5 Section was about Rebuttals and Closing Arguments.

Question 11:
Do you agree with the Defense‘s Closing Arguments?

#writteninblood #dianefanning

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Cinfhen I think they did a good job selling their case. 6y

Librarybelle Rudolf seemed to sum up the defense‘s case in a somewhat hokey way. I‘m one who thinks humor has its time and place - the courtroom and closing arguments is not one of those places, so it was a bit of a turnoff for me. But, Rudolf stuck to the defense‘s side of information and backed up their witnesses. However, it should be noted that all of the witnesses promised to be called at the beginning of the trial were not called on Michael‘s behalf. 6y

Mdargusch I‘m still very confused about why that blowpoke wasn‘t found. I‘m always leery of defense team theatrics but I guess I would be happy if I was the defendant? 6y

Chrissyreadit I think I was annoyed. To me they were doing what they were paid to do. But that does not mean presenting the truth. 6y

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Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

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Michael Peterson trial.

Question 10:
What do you think of the defense‘s case?

#writteninblood #dianefanning

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jillannjohn Lies, distraction and diversion - in my opinion... 6y

Megabooks @jillannjohn That‘s what David Rudolph is known for. If I‘m remembering correctly, he had gotten one of the Carolina Panthers‘ players off for allegedly murdering a girlfriend right around this time. What surprised me most though is that the other attorney, Thomas Maher, went to work for The Innocence Project right after losing this case. I‘ve always wanted to ask him why. (edited) 6y

jillannjohn @Megabooks They mentioned the Panthers case. I‘m going to look it up. So many questions! 6y

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Librarybelle I was not impressed by the experts called by the defense. It seems like part of the time, these witnesses served to confuse facts or to trip up the jury. I wasn‘t buying any of their arguments. 6y

TheBookHippie It seemed underhanded at times. Massive diversion tactics. Not the way it should be done in my opinion. Too shady. 6y

Chrissyreadit I agree with @Librarybelle and @TheBookHippie - but their job was just to create reasonable doubt not necessarily prove innocence. 6y

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Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

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The 4th section of the book dealt with the trial.

Question 9:
What do you think of the prosecution‘s case?

#writteninblood #dianefanning

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jillannjohn I still think their case is stronger than the defense team. 6y

Librarybelle The prosecution‘s case seems to be solid. 6y

Chrissyreadit The prosecution had evidence with scientific support- that‘s always a good thing, I think. 6y

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Cinfhen

Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

so-so

Finished my second book of 2019. Once again a huge thank U to @EadieB for leading & hosting an informative and insightful buddy read. From all the information presented in this book it seems like a clear case of homicide. I have not seen the documentary The Staircase which to my understanding challenges the trial & verdict. As far as this author goes , I was not enamored or impressed with her journalistic skills. I found her too one sided. 👇🏼

Cinfhen And it seemed like her personal feelings were clouding my reading. I will watch THE STAIRCASE and see if my opinions change but truly from the material presented it seems like Michael Peterson was a man with motive and the unfortunate temperament to act on his rage. The true victims of this terrible crime are his three “daughters”. (edited) 6y

emilyhaldi Dying for your opinion on the documentary... get to it!!! 6y

Megabooks I found some of her phrasing and details just cheesy. (Frieda Black‘s hairdo.) I‘ve been plodding through. I‘ll finish it today, but I‘m not dying to read anything else by her. 6y

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Cinfhen I so agree @Megabooks this author was a cheap dime store novelist 😠you‘re lucky yours was a library book😛 6y

Reviewsbylola Ugh so mad I didn‘t get a chance to read this one. 6y

Cinfhen If I could figure out how to share a Kindle book I‘d be happy to do that!! I thought the writing was very mediocre and the author was clearly biased towards the prosecution @Reviewsbylola 6y

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Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

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Day 3 reading is about the relationships that crumbled and how Michael and Kathleen came together and some financial background. It also mentioned some bruising on Kathleen‘s arms when Michael got angry when they were robbed in Paris subway on their honeymoon. More abuse to dogs at the pool and 2 dogs disappearing afterwards. Kathleen upset about gym visits too.

Question 8:
What are your thoughts about these different situations?

#writteninblood

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Cinfhen I feel like your timeline sums up my suspicions about MP. He had a short fuse, was prone to violence and he lived beyond his means. I can‘t see him as an innocent man. 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen I agree! He killed both women for their money. 6y

Cinfhen That‘s absolutely where I‘m at @EadieB I haven‘t gotten to the end of the book, I think I‘m at 75% and so far nothing has changed my mind. 6y

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Cinfhen I‘m baffled because this seems a very clear case of homicide 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen I watched The Staircase and still think he‘s guilty. The prosecution just messed up the evidence and couldn‘t prove it without a shadow of doubt. I find him a very strange person and all his children are strange too except Caitlin. 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen Margaret and Martha should be ashamed of themselves for sticking by him after he killed their mother. So strange they are or are they just controlled and manipulated? 6y

Cinfhen I still haven‘t seen The Staircase. Is it worth watching? Do u think if u had not read this book you would‘ve felt differently??? I feel for Caitlin. She lost her mother and her step siblings @EadieB (edited) 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen I don‘t think anything would change my mind. I am 100% sure he did it. Yes I think you should watch The Staircase. I did enjoy it. (edited) 6y

emilyhaldi You should def watch the documentary @Cinfhen I think it was fascinating to watch the family interactions.. like @EadieB said, they are all so strange. But by the end of it I really was questioning Michaels guilt! The show left me SO confused.. would love to know what you think after watching! (edited) 6y

Megabooks @EadieB @Cinfhen I think saying Margaret and Martha should be ashamed is going a bit far. They probably have major Stockholm Syndrome or something with Mike. Even though they were yanked around so much, he was the one constant in their lives. I feel really bad he screwed them up so terribly. 6y

jillannjohn I know that being a jerk doesn‘t make him a murderer but he‘s horrible. His temper and how he treats Margaret, Martha and the dogs is very telling. I am surprised that Margaret and Martha stood by Michael but I think it‘s because of years of threats and manipulation. And the sons are just awful! 😡@EdieB @Cinfhen @emilyhaldi 6y

jillannjohn Oh and the money definitely had something to do with it! 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen Yes, watch The Staircase. You should have the immersive hearing and seeing the stuff. 6y

Cinfhen @Megabooks @emilyhaldi I just spent 7 hours watching the first 7 episodes of The Staircase😜Had I not read the book and been presented the other point of view I‘m pretty sure at this point I‘d be having some thoughts about reasonable doubt although there are some definite red flags for me (even had I not read the book first) it‘s also important to remember this doc is heavily edited so we are only getting the “better” parts of MP👇🏼 6y

Cinfhen I wonder why MP didn‘t mention to his attorneys from Day 1 the way Liz died in Germany. If it was coincidental don‘t u think he would have told them straight away. I was shocked how blindsided they were. 6y

Cinfhen So I watched through to the verdict @emilyhaldi @Megabooks @EadieB I thought his defense did a really GOOD JOB & I did feel for his children. Had I not read this book I might think there was enough reasonable doubt. I still haven‘t gotten to the Owl yet 🦉😉 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen I have no doubt that he is guilty. Just too many questionable similarities between both deaths. The owl theory was just a passing mention from Rudolf. They do not even elaborate anywhere about it. Someone must have ran with that theory afterwords because in the show it‘s just almost an innocent comment as an aside. I have to go view family pictures we had taken so I may be a little late with my posting for the day. I have notes made up. 6y

Cinfhen This is not nice and pretty slanderous but did anyone else notice the extreme physical likeness between MP, Todd Peterson and the youngest daughter Margaret. It‘s REALLY eerie!!! They look like blood relatives. Yes, I‘m saying I think MP had an affair with Liz and that‘s his daughter. @Megabooks @emilyhaldi @EadieB 6y

Cinfhen I‘ll look for the questions later, Eadie. Thanks 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen I was thinking that too. The resemblance between Liz and Kathleen is very uncanny too. 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen @emilyhaldi @EadieB I never thought to look for resemblance, but I had always wondered if Liz and Mike had slept together especially since she was single when they met and then George was gone a lot. 6y

Megabooks @EadieB @Cinfhen Oh yeah, when I first saw the picture of Liz on the evening news I thought they had put up two pictures of Kathleen! 6y

Librarybelle It definitely has to do with the money. There‘s one point where Michael collects money from Nortel and runs out and buys expensive items, including a gigantic TV. When you look at the crumbling relationships, Michael seemed to create such an unstable environment. And the lies! There are just so many things stacking up on the side of his guilt... 6y

TheBookHippie @Cinfhen I agree with you something creepy went on with Liz. 6y

Cinfhen I just had this feeling that Liz & MP were having an affair and she was going to tell Patty or she threatened him somehow & he killed her in a jealous rage. @TheBookHippie and honestly Margaret looks just like him and Todd. It‘s super weird! Had Liz not died the way she did, I may have found some reasonable doubt...but 2 dead woman at the bottom of the stairs, no way!!! 6y

TheBookHippie @Cinfhen I totally agree with all of that I kept saying it's just too similar. All of it. 6y

Chrissyreadit @Cinfhen I did not consider that- although the book indicates she is not his daughter (I think) but if they were having an affair and he did think she was his daughter that would explain why he kept them when the money was not rolling in anymore, and did not let them have time with family. 6y

Cinfhen It‘s strictly my own theory @Chrissyreadit but I have a strong intuition about it!!!! 6y

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Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

This post contains spoilers

In the 2nd section of our reading we are given background information on Michael Peterson, Patty Peterson, Liz Ratliff and Kathleen Peterson.

Question 7:
What are some of the things that stand out to you about these people? Michael‘s Vietnam experience? Visit to Patty‘s friend, Pat? Liz‘s fall and her will? Liz‘s forensics? Michael‘s lies? Nanny‘s mention of bruises on Margaret and Martha? Margaret‘s feelings about Michael?

#writteninblood

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Crazeedi I haven't gotten my book yet so I'll be joining in late, I will post comments asap 6y

EadieB @Crazeedi ok no problem. 6y

TheBookHippie I could not get Litsy to post yesterday hardly 🤣😳 I'll go back and catch up!!! 6y

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EadieB @TheBookHippie ok no problem. 6y

Mdargusch So many odd things but what strikes me is so many people in mike‘s life had questions about him. Or suspicions. And then so many were staunch supporters. I found the way he manipulated Margaret and Martha to be criminal. 6y

jillannjohn @Mdgargusch yes! These people knew he wasn‘t a good person. He was awful! And the way he dragged those little girls from home to home with the promise of adoption made me sick! 6y

Cinfhen I agree 💯 @Mdargusch @jillannjohn His treatment of the little girls especially Margaret was inexplicable. His motive for killing their mom seems so obvious as he honestly was not a person they could look up to. He treated them as a commodity 😡🤬😡 (edited) 6y

Cinfhen He seemed to have an explosive temper and inflated ego...bad combo 6y

Cinfhen And he totally fudged his Purple Heart status as a decorated war hero 🙄 6y

Cinfhen Patty‘s friend Pat recognized the signs of a compulsive liar in regards to Michael. And the Nanny did as well. Plus the neighbor saw Michael running from the house the night of the “accidental” fall. I can‘t see how he isn‘t guilty in both cases. 6y

EadieB Michael is definitely a piece of work. He got Liz to make a will leaving everything to Patty and Michael. Then went to Texas courthouse and lied about the Will. Inherited everything and then abused the children. His whole life was a big lie and he is not a nice person. He intercepted the mail for the daughters and stole money from patty‘s friend, Pat. Nasty person! @Cinfhen @Mdargusch @jillannjohn (edited) 6y

Librarybelle I agree with everything said so far! He was such a manipulator! And so suspicious! And controlling! Almost like he had to be Alpha male. My heart broke for the girls...so young to face such horrid circumstances, not made any easier by his constant changes in mind. @jillannjohn @Cinfhen @Mdargusch @EadieB 6y

Megabooks @Librarybelle @jillannjohn @Cinfhen @Mdargusch @EadieB I‘m behind on the reading because life happened today. ☹️ Anyway, my personal story of the Peterson Men is when I tried to get a quote from Mike after his third-place finish in the mayoral primary. Mike saw the result let out a primal scream. He and entourage (Kathleen, Todd, Clayton + more) turned to rush out. I grabbed my tape recorder to get a quote and Todd put a hand on my chest and 👇🏻 (edited) 6y

Megabooks Pushed me so hard I nearly fell backwards over a chair. Mike continued yelling. It was because of this and other interactions I originally thought, this man can be mean and angry enough to kill. Now, reading this book, I‘m back to the confusion I had in the mid-2000s. 🤨 6y

Megabooks Plus, it is totally creepy how alike Liz and Kathleen look!!! @Librarybelle @jillannjohn @Mdargusch @EadieB @Cinfhen 6y

Cinfhen That‘s a scary and very telling story @Megabooks I feel like you clearly came in contact with a killer. I believe those Peterson men (dad & boys) believed they were invincible and they had no self control. Anger management seems to be an issue too. There‘s a part in the book about how MP nearly killed his dog & later 2 of his dogs mysteriously disappeared. 6y

Librarybelle Oh my, @Megabooks ! Thank you for sharing! 6y

jillannjohn @Megabooks Thanks for that interesting insight. I‘m not really surprised though. He seemed like a kid throwing a tantrum when he didn‘t get his way. I can‘t believe his family didn‘t think he was dangerous... @Cinfhen totally agree with your statement about the Petersen men! (edited) 6y

Chrissyreadit One characteristic a successful sociopath has seems to be charisma. As I read the book I think about the skill of separating who you are depending on the person you are with- some people easily act as chameleons(vs people who truly are diverse and easily engaged) because it suits an underlying purpose only they are aware of. The biggest losers in this seem to be the three girls, but especially Margaret and Martha. 6y

Chrissyreadit @Megabooks you certainly had a glimpse of his true personality. 6y

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Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

King of the hill of my messy recliner while I catch up on this book! I planned to read this afternoon, but instead had a post-Christmas catch up with a friend.

Love my little poodle 🐩 💕 #dogsoflitsy #poodle #Henry

MrBook 😻😻😻 6y

Megabooks @MrBook Thank you 😊💜 6y

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Librarybelle

Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

The US Army War College is less than ten minutes away from where I grew up. If I had a dollar for every time I drove by there...the creep factor just went up a notch! #writteninblood #buddyread

TheBookHippie I grew up at that army base. My dad was drafted to Vietnam when I was 6 weeks old. 6y

Librarybelle @TheBookHippie It has changed so much in the last 10 years - it‘s expanded beyond the original boundaries with additional housing across from the secondary gate. It‘s kind of fun - I mention I‘m from Carlisle, and people either know it because of the car shows or because of the military base there. 6y

TheBookHippie @Librarybelle I hoping to pass through this summer on my way to New York. I haven't seen it in decades !! 6y

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Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

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I flew through this true crime buddyread in 24 hours (it helps to have a husband that wants to watch football all day!) Diane Fanning writes an incredibly readable true crime that sticks to the facts and doesn‘t include a lot of technical, wordy extras. I was glad to read a different side of this horrible tragedy after watching the biased Netflix series. I will be reading more books by this author. #writteninblood #firstbookof2019

cherinium I just watched the Netflix series yesterday. I'll definitely have to check out this book. 6y

Mdargusch It was so one sided in my opinion. @cherinium 6y

cherinium @Mdargusch I certainly thought it seemed that way. I found myself wondering what wasn't being told in the documentary. 6y

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Megabooks I think the Netflix series is biased because the only the defense would allow filming. So far, I find this book equally biased against Peterson. I‘m excited to keep reading because I have gone back and forth three times at least in the past 15+ years. I was living in Durham at the time. I covered his mayoral campaign and the early pre-trial motions. We debated a lot in the newsroom about this! It‘s fun to discuss it again. 6y

TheBookHippie It is biased hard to cut through that ...there are so many pieces to this puzzle. 6y

Mdargusch I agree @Megabooks and @TheBookHippie - The Netflix series was biased towards mike and this book is biased against him. I was glad to read the other side of the story after watching that Michael love fest on Netflix. 6y

Megabooks @Mdargusch What still conflicts me so much is that Mike is not a nice guy. (And neither are Todd and Clayton, BTW. One of them nearly pushed me over a chair once.) I was really happy watching Court TV and seeing him convicted back when it happened. But then there was corruption in the DAs office and all the other factors in The Staircase. This was before the 5 Deaver episodes were added. So right now I‘m back in camp idk. 😐 6y

Reviewsbylola Damn I wish I had seen this earlier, I would have had you bring it to me today! 6y

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Based upon Dr. Bouldin‘s neurological examination, District Attorney Jim Harding calls Special Grand Jury. Superior court Judge Ronald L. Stevens approved. 3 witnesses (Dr. Deborah Radish, Agent Duane Deaver, Investigator Art Holland). Indictment of first degree murder against Michael Peterson and Peterson is imprisoned.

Question 6:
Do you agree with these developments?

#writteninblood #dianefanning

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Cinfhen I think based on the evidence so far, he deserved to be put in jail 6y

jillannjohn Yes from what we‘ve seen so far. 6y

Librarybelle Yes - from what has been presented so far, I agree. 6y

TheBookHippie I would say yes. 6y

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Upper left - Guy Seaberg - Attorney friend of M. Peterson
Upper right - Ron Guerette - Private Investigator
Lower left - Dr. Thomas Bouldin - Pathologist
Lower right - Peterson Home

Guy Seaberg deleted files off of Michael Peterson‘s computer. Ron Guerette asks for plywood to be secured around staircase opening. Bouldin‘s neurological examination of brain tells that Kathleen was alive 2-4 hrs while she bled out.

Question 5:
Call for help sooner?

Cinfhen I‘ve read a little ahead so I‘m pretty sure I know what was deleted 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen In my computer research, I saw what was on the computer files too! 6y

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Cinfhen @EadieB I‘m assuming it‘s the emails about his homosexual trysts??!! 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen Yes it was determined that he was bisexual. 6y

Mdargusch There was definitely a mishandling of the crime scene. 6y

EadieB @Mdargusch How was the crime scene mishandled? 6y

Mdargusch Just so many people traipsing in and out and not securing it sooner. I know “hindsight is 20/20”. 6y

EadieB @Mdargusch oh ok 6y

Librarybelle I have to agree with @Mdargusch ,as I was reading the first few chapters, I kept thinking about the number of people going in and out and the possible contamination of everything. I cringed over the file deletions! 6y

Chrissyreadit I think there are some flaws into the handling of the crime scene but I‘m still processing and reading a day or two behind. 6y

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Upper left - Dr. Deborah Radish - Forensic Pathologist
Upper right - Caitlin Atwater - Kathleen‘s daughter
Lower left - Agent Duane Deaver - Blood Splatter Expert
Lower right - David S. Rudolf - Attorney

Dr. Radish said that Kathleen‘s death was caused by a blunt force trauma to the head. Deaver said irrational blood splatter was inconsistent with a fall. Michael Peterson hires Atty Rudolf.

Question 4:
What about these developments?

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Cinfhen I wonder if I had seen The Staircase if I‘d be feeling different but right now, Michael Peterson seems GUILTY 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen Did you know that the producer of The Staircase was was in love with Michael Peterson for 15 years? She fell in love with him while producing it. Sophie Brunet (edited) 6y

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Cinfhen Oh wow!! That‘s kind of telling @EadieB because from what I‘ve heard The Staircase seems to imply that Michael Peterson was innocent 🤔 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen I guess he‘s innocent because she is in love with him. 6y

Cinfhen And it seems like Diane Fanning has made up her mind too @EadieB 😆 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen I think Diane‘s book shows why he is guilty. (edited) 6y

Mdargusch After watching the Netflix series, Rudolf definitely had my blood boiling. He was so smug and arrogant. 6y

Mdargusch I thought he was guilty by chapter 6! The Staircase was blatantly biased @Cinfhen @EadieB 6y

Megabooks @Mdargusch @Cinfhen @EadieB I think this book has a bias. I think The Staircase has a bias. I don‘t know how many Peterson stories this book has but the men are a$$holes, no question. I‘m sure I‘ll tell my personal stories at some point, but I still believe he‘s innocent. When I saw the autopsy report at the time, I thought it alone was damning, but I don‘t trust Radish, Holland, or the DA. 6y

EadieB @Megabooks The evidence is really damning though. Ratliff case bisexuality, amount of blood, the fact she was alive 2 to 4 hrs before he called emergency. How do you explain all that away. 6y

Megabooks @Mdargusch I‘m starting Chapter 6 now. Got a little behind today. The photos from the autopsy report look like a velociraptor clawed the back of her head, but there were no skull fractures, which I thought was weird. @Cinfhen @EadieB (edited) 6y

EadieB @Megabooks There was a large amount of hemorrhage in the skull and brain plus strangulation in the neck. 6y

Megabooks @EadieB The German autopsy of Liz didn‘t show any evidence of murder, mutual friend of mine and his, who is bisexual himself, told me she definitely knew he was bi and they marched in pride parades together in the 90s, idk about the theory of her being alive. I know he claimed he was sleeping /passed out at the pool. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I think it depends on how drunk he was as to whether he would hear her over the fountain. 6y

Megabooks @EadieB Yes, but no fractures. Hyper extension of the neck can break the thyro-hyoid apparatus. It happened to me when a doctor overextended my neck on a towel roll. (edited) 6y

EadieB @Megabooks That‘s interesting that she knew he was Bi. It is a very strange case. 6y

Librarybelle From this evidence, a simple fall down the stairs did not cause death...more suspicion... 6y

emilyhaldi The part that always gets me about this case is the head wound ... What type of weapon makes that kind of injury but doesn't cause blunt force trauma?? It doesn't add up!!!! 6y

Megabooks @emilyhaldi I find that very confusing too. 6y

Cinfhen @Megabooks @Mdargusch it‘s frustrating that the series and the book seem to input their opinion so we aren‘t really getting a clear picture. I haven‘t seen the series so from reading the book Peterson seems VERY GUILTY. TWO deadly falls from a staircase where in BOTH situations HE benefits monetarily. RED FLAG for me!!!! @EadieB @emilyhaldi The Bi part doesn‘t really seem to sway me. And our bodies are mysterious machines. 👇🏼 (edited) 6y

Cinfhen They break and function differently but the amount of blood and positioning of her fall was definitely questionable!!!! 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen I also think it‘s weird how she ended up basically sitting against the wall. But why so little blood on her shoulders? @emilyhaldi 6y

Cinfhen So I got curious and did some internet snooping @Megabooks and I‘m guessing given your background you believe the owl theory. I‘ve actually seen a great horned owl up close/ in my yard and it was massive. And I‘m sure if that bird attacked it could have done major damage BUT....I still can‘t get pass the two women both falling and dying from a staircase and the fact that Peterson is the sole beneficiary. It doesn‘t add up. 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen or the just a fall down the “servant‘s” staircase. Idk if you‘ve been in homes with those old servant‘s staircases, and I bet you have, plus those chair lifts do take up a surprisingly large amount of space. The first responders to Liz‘s scene did not report blood, if I‘m remembering correctly, and the nanny changed her story on that. Didn‘t the coroner in Germany say she had an aneurysm? Just getting to those chapters. 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen I‘m reading Where the Crawdads Sing and The Indifferent Stars above too, because I just can‘t settle on one 🤣🤣🤣 So I‘m not as far along as y‘all 6y

Cinfhen I have & those staircases are deep!!! If I remember correctly this was another scene where tons of people came through the house because it was assumed no crime was committed but the amount of blood was excessive. However the army pathologist performed the autopsy and he was unprepared and not proficient in conducting potential criminal autopsies. He didn‘t weigh anything, photograph or record anything. The body had to be exhumed👇🏼 @Megabooks 6y

Cinfhen And it was concluded Liz died from excessive trauma to the head and not an aneurysm 6y

Cinfhen @Megabooks How‘s

Megabooks @Cinfhen I‘m going to ponder Liz for a bit and read those chapters before I reply.a 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen Really good so far. There are a lot of parties traveling together and the main woman he‘s following hasn‘t joined the Donner party yet as I‘m starting part 2. It‘s really good narrative nonfiction that keeps you constantly engaged like this if you read it.

The Killers of the Flower Moon

emilyhaldi LOL @cinfhen I TOTALLY am a believer in the owl theory!!! It makes total sense to me 😂 6y

emilyhaldi @Megabooks I really enjoyed the Indifferent Stars! Such a wild and tragic story. Just when you think it couldn't get worse... 6y

kricheal I'm an owl theory believer 🙋 6y

Chrissyreadit I lean toward two falls and monetary gain are not coincidences. 6y

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Upper left - George and Liz Ratliff and daughter
Upper right - Martha and Margaret Ratliff
Lower left - Candace Zamperini - Kathleen‘s Sister
Lower right - Lori Campbell - Kathleen‘s Sister

Michael is guardian of Liz Ratliff‘s 2 daughters. Liz was also killed by a fall down stairs in 1985 after being out with Michael. He calls Liz‘s daughter‘s and Kathleen‘s sisters about the death.

Question 3:
2 deaths by stairs - does this seem suspicious?

Cinfhen Ummmmm, YEAH!!!!! 6y

Mdargusch Absolutely! It was also telling that the witnesses to both deaths all felt there was “too much blood” 6y

Librarybelle Yes!!! 6y

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Written in Blood | Diane Fanning

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Upper left corner - Todd Peterson - Michael‘s son
Upper right corner - Bill Peterson - Michael‘s brother
Lower left corner - Art Holland - Lead Investigator
Lower right corner - Jim Hardin - District Attorney

Todd - acting strange. Kitchen tea kettle found outside patio. Bill Peterson dropped the phone upon hearing of death. Todd‘s clothing collected. Art Holland calls DA Jim Hardin for search warrant.

Question 2:
What do make of these events?

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Cinfhen All these developments seem to indicate the police find the cause of death suspicious and they are treating the male family members (Todd & Michael) as possible suspects in the death of Kathleen. 6y

Mdargusch I think mike tried to clean up his mess with the tea kettle and decided it was futile. I‘m still thinking Todd helped with setting up the crime scene. 6y

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EadieB @Mdargusch I read in the book that the blood on Todd‘s clothing showed that he carried her over his shoulder. 6y

Mdargusch I know!!! That is so crazy! So many pieces of this story that are still missing. 6y

jillannjohn They totally moved the body but don‘t seem very smart... 6y

Librarybelle Everything is so suspicious! I agree with @Cinfhen and @Mdargusch ...there are signs of some sort of cleanup/coverup. 6y

TheBookHippie @Mdargusch oooooo that's a good scenario!!! I still think he just thinks he's untouchable so trying to cover up turned out futile so he gave up???!!! This is so crazy all of it. 6y

Mdargusch After reading how hard it was to clean up both deaths, I think he realized a little water on the blood wasn‘t going to do any good @TheBookHippie 6y

TheBookHippie @Mdargusch boggles the mind. I think he's different than a person who enjoys and murders no meticulous measures however he is clearly deranged in thinking he can get away with it all leaving it like that. So bizarre! 6y

Chrissyreadit I‘m trying to figure out how the son was more worried about his father and not distraught. I have had to go back and double check names and relationships because it becomes muddled for me. The police quickly realized it was a crime scene luckily. 6y

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Happy New Year!

The first picture is the happy couple, Michael and Kathleen Peterson. In the next picture, look at the angle of the body after she fell down the steps. Next look at all the blood on the walls.

Question 1:
Why didn‘t Michael mention the blood when he called emergency? Does the body seem in a strange position after falling down stairs? Does all the dry blood seem suspicious?

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Cinfhen Wow!!! I hadn‘t seen any photos yet. Shocking. From what I‘ve read so far about 60% mark he seems VERY GUILTY to me. I also get the sense that the author is writing from the POV that he is responsible. She doesn‘t come across as unbiased towards Michael Peterson. 6y

jillannjohn The amount of blood does seem suspicious but I‘m not sure about him mentioning it - if he were trying to get help there as soon as possible. The dried blood is definitely a red flag and I felt like the scene was set up right away. I haven‘t seen The Staircase yet so this all new to me. 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen @jillannjohn I am going to post more questions but have been having problems with Litsy this morning. #writteninblood #dianefanning (edited) 6y

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Cinfhen I know @EadieB it‘s been a whole day for me without Litsy😝 6y

emilyhaldi I wasn't able to get a copy of this book for the readalong, but I saw The Staircase documentary so I'm going to follow along anyways!! I'm not sure it's weird that Michael didn't mention to blood on his 911 call, but the positioning of the body is definitely a bit strange 🤔This case REALLY puzzled me... 6y

EadieB @emilyhaldi That‘s fine! You can just follow along with the posts. 6y

Mdargusch That body looks so staged and one witness said that position was nearly impossible. 6y

Mdargusch I just finished @emilyhaldi if you want me to drop it off tomorrow. It‘s a quick read. You will definitely think he‘s guilty after reading this book. 6y

emilyhaldi Oh! Didn't know you had it, mom. I will definitely borrow it from you, but no rush 😄 6y

Librarybelle I can‘t really say for sure why he did not mention the blood - maybe shock? Though, judging by the evidence presented in the first 12 chapters (I‘ve only read that much), I have a real strong opinion about his guilt! That‘s a lot of blood! I would imagine that a fall down the stairs would not cause all of that blood and splatter. 6y

EadieB @Librarybelle I would agree. Too much blood. 6y

TheBookHippie It's just so much. Is he so arrogant that he can't see that ? Why didn't he clean it up ?? Did he think he was above it all and would just get cleared ???? 6y

Chrissyreadit I am surprised by the level of arrogance he seems to display- the blood and the body. I wonder if he thought he was smarter because of his writing and research? 6y

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I‘ve been having trouble concentrating and kept switching books. Just a few chapters and I‘m really in to this one. I should have gone into crime scene investigation...
So who‘s going out and who‘s staying home tonight??
Happy New Year ya‘ll!!

Suzze In. Always in. With my cat and a book. And bed well before midnight. 6y

Samplergal Always in! We hate the drinking and stupid people. Quiet night and in bed at 12.01. 6y

jillannjohn @Suzze and @Samplergal Sounds great! I especially agree about the stupid people. 😬 6y

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SiriuslyWeasley As always, I'm staying home. My son is at the girlfriend's, so I'm ringing in the new year in my jim-jams with my book, kitten and a cheeky glass of champagne. 🍾 6y

BookishMarginalia Hi! Please check your email from last week with your #CupidGoesPostal match and reply to it so I know you‘re all set! (It might be in the junk mail.) 6y

jillannjohn @BookishMarginalia I can‘t find it. Would you please resend? jiajohnson2965@gmail.com I‘ve been known to put in the wrong email address 😳 6y

BookishMarginalia I‘m confused. The original email went to jajohnson2965; when I forwarded it now to jiajohnson2965 it came back marked undeliverable. 6y

jillannjohn My eyes are terrible but it looks like you have another letter in there? j a johnson2965 all together no caps. Or I can email you? 6y

BookishMarginalia I resent it — please do check your email, including the junk mail. You should have gotten one on Friday and another one just now. Otherwise, please email me at secretsantagoespostal at gmail 6y

jillannjohn @BookishMarginalia Got it! Thanks!! 6y

BookishMarginalia 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 6y

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Thanks to @Megabooks for reminding me the #bloodBuddyRead DISCUSSIONstarts on Tuesday. I‘ve just downloaded the book and I‘m ready to start my #lastReadof2018. I was going to read Poet X but decided to hold off, as that title will work for a few 2019 challenges 😉 #morningview

Cathythoughts Lovely pic 💙✨ 6y

CarolynM Very nice😍 6y

Kalalalatja What a view 😍 6y

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EadieB @Cinfhen I‘ll be starting that one too today or tomorrow. Just finishing up a Buddy Read for The Great Alone tomorrow. 6y

JennyM Ah, breathe that view in and hold 😊 6y

AceOnRoam Gorgeous view there,where are you? 6y

Cinfhen Thanks!! Currently in Eilat @AceOnRoam @JennyM @Kalalalatja @CarolynM @Cathythoughts it was a very spontaneous road trip that yielded a fabulous weekend of rest, relaxation, friends & food 💝 some alcohol too 😜 6y

Cinfhen It‘s really good so far @EadieB I‘m hooked! And I don‘t know much about the story/ crime so I‘m very intrigued 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen I don‘t know anything about it either but I am looking forward to the Buddy Read! 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen Beautiful scenery! Enjoy! 6y

TrishB Looks lovely 💕 6y

Bklover Oh, I watched a documentary about this story. Fascinating stuff!! By the way, gorgeous view! 6y

CoffeeAndABook Oooh spontaneous roadtripicking on the last weekend of the year - how much fun 👏🏼 enjoy ☀️🌴 6y

CoffeeAndABook Oh and the book sound fascinating!! 6y

BarbaraBB I did send you a little something which according to my track & trace was delivered on the 26th, but you weren‘t home. I hope it will be delivered at your local post office. The reference number is CC077497635NL 🤞😘 6y

Cinfhen Just got home and I found a slip in my mail box @BarbaraBB will go to the post office tomorrow xx Thank you for spoiling me all year.... looking forward to sharing more books in 2019 😘😘😘😘 6y

Cinfhen It really was a great weekend away and nice way to spend time with our over seas guests @EadieB @TrishB @Bklover @CoffeeAndABook 6y

Megabooks Gorgeous view!! Excited for the buddy read discussion. 💕💕 6y

BarbaraBB @Cinfhen Oh great! I was a bit afraid it was lost in the mail but I am happy it isn‘t! And yes, looking forward to more sharing 💜 6y

Cinfhen Sometimes the mail is super wonky @BarbaraBB best wishes for a very happy 2019 💕💕💕 6y

BarbaraBB I know, I mailed this one on November 6! Never mind, all the best, love & health & books for 2019 💕 6y

DivineDiana What a view! 💗 6y

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Do you like true crime? @EadieB does an amazing job with buddy read discussions! Join us! #writteninblood

Jennick2004 Oooohhhh 6y

Mdargusch I‘m starting this today! 6y

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Starting next Tuesday, January 1

Everyone is invited!

#writteninblood #dianefanning

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Megabooks 👍🏻📚 can‘t wait! 6y

Cinfhen I‘m gonna try to keep up but not sure I‘ll be able to read that quickly...houseguests will still be here 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen That‘s fine! Just join in when you can. 6y

Librarybelle I‘m ready! 6y

Tove_Reads Couldn‘t get hold of a copy 😩 6y

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An army brat-turned-marine, he saw combat in Vietnam, & returned a decorated soldier. An avid reader, his dreams of being an acclaimed novelist came true. His desire to find love was fulfilled when he married brilliant exec Kathleen Atwater, the 1st female student accepted at Duke University's Sch of Engineering. The Petersons seemed the ideal academic couple- well-respected, prosperous, & happy.

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It‘s here! Ready for the #buddyread! 🎉🎉📚

Cinfhen, EadieB

EadieB @Megabooks Great! I‘ll post the reading schedule the day after Christmas! 6y

Megabooks @EadieB Fantastic! 6y

Cinfhen That‘s awesome!!! I‘m gonna have to go through kindle 😩 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen Too bad! 🙁 6y

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#101for2018
I watched the TV series The Staircase years ago and always thought we didn't get the whole story as it was commissioned by the defence. This book fills in a lot of the gaps. Even more convinced now that he did it.
#truecrime #nonfiction

Kaye Amen, me too. Guilty. 👨🏽‍⚖️ 🔨 🚔 👮🏼‍♀️ 6y

Mdargusch I am shocked at the evidence that I didn‘t see on the series that proves his guilt! And I‘m only on chapter 6! 6y

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The library bought it! I‘m first on the waitlist so I should get it by January for the #buddyread 🎉🎉📚 Check @LitsyHappenings For more info.

Cinfhen, EadieB

Cinfhen Oh wow!!!! That‘s awesome!!!! My library system almost NEVER buys my book selections 😫 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen That sucks!! Mine will buy if at least two people request, which is really nice! 6y

EadieB @Megabooks @cinfhen I got my copy already! 6y

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Cinfhen I‘m gonna go #kindle ☹️ @EadieB (edited) 6y

Megabooks Woo hoo! I‘m excited 😁😁 @EadieB (edited) 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen I was going to buy kindle if this hadn‘t come through. 6y

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Repost for @EadieB :
An army brat-turned-marine, he saw combat in Vietnam, & returned a decorated soldier. An avid reader, his dreams of being an acclaimed novelist came true. His desire to find love was fulfilled when he married brilliant exec Kathleen Atwater, the 1st female student accepted at Duke University's Sch of Engineering. The Petersons seemed the ideal academic couple: well-respected, prosperous, & happy.
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Join us! @EadieB leads a great discussion!

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An army brat-turned-marine, he saw combat in Vietnam, and returned a decorated soldier. An avid reader, his dreams of being an acclaimed novelist came true. His desire to find love was fulfilled when he married brilliant executive Kathleen Atwater, the first female student accepted at Duke University's School of Engineering. The Petersons seemed the ideal academic couple- well-respected, prosperous, and happy.

Join our Buddy Read - January 1-5

Cinfhen I‘m in! Should I watch the Netflix series first?!?! 🤔 6y

EadieB @Cinfhen I think it‘s best to read book first! 6y

Brenley @Cinfhen although I will say, the Netflix series is very good. It may give you a different perspective. 6y

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eanderson Count me in!!! 6y

EadieB #writteninblood #dianefanning #buddyread 6y

Tove_Reads As always... I‘ll join if I can get the book 😩 6y

EadieB @Tove_Reads Great! I think you can get it from UK. 6y

EadieB @Brenley Are you going to join us? 6y

Brenley If I can get the book, sure! 6y

EadieB @Brenley Great! Let me know so I can be sure to tag you! 6y

Megabooks I‘m in barring unforeseen medical crisis! 6y

MicheleinPhilly Unfortunately I‘m going to have to sit this one out. Enjoy! 6y

EadieB @MicheleinPhilly No problem! Thanks for joining in on the last one! 6y

TheBookHippie I'll order it from the library ! Should be no problem 6y

Andrew65 I‘m in if I can get a copy of the book. 6y

AmberWB I‘m interested! 6y

Librarybelle I‘m in! I‘ll grab a copy! 6y

Crazeedi I'll try! 6y

EadieB @AmberWB @TheBookHippie @AmberWB @Librarybelle @Crazeedi Great! I‘ll be tagging you! @eanderson (edited) 6y

CoverToCoverGirl Definitely interested! 6y

emilyhaldi Now I know how I will be spending my New Year‘s Day 🤗 6y

kricheal I'm interested! 6y

EadieB @kricheal Ok I‘ll be sure to tag you! @CoverToCoverGirl (edited) 6y

ErinGoBragh1011 This sounds really good 6y

EadieB @ErinGoBragh1011 Let me know if you want to read it with us. 6y

ErinGoBragh1011 Absolutely. I know I failed hard the last time(too much family stuff) but I WILL this time. I looked the book up on amazon I am not sure why but the paperback is $20 and the Kindle version is $7.99 6y

EadieB @ErinGoBragh1011 you could ask your library to do an inter-library loan. 6y

ErinGoBragh1011 @EadieB I did find it at another branch and will put a hold on it when it gets closer. 6y

EadieB @ErinGoBragh1011 Great! Now you have more money to spend for Christmas. 6y

ErinGoBragh1011 @EadieB lol shhh don't let my nephews hear you say that I gave them a limit of $100 each I don't want them to think they can get more out of me haha 😆 6y

EadieB @ErinGoBragh1011 I won‘t tell if you don‘t tell! 6y

jillannjohn I just found a used copy. I‘m in! 6y

EadieB @jillannjohn Great! I‘ll tag you! 6y

DarcysMom Yay! I am super excited! 6y

Megabooks So in! I‘m excited to read this, but I‘m unsure whether I‘ll agree with the author 🤔 6y

bookandcat The entire library system has 0 copies :-( not sure if I'll be able to join this time (trying to avoid spending money right now, especially on books I probably won't reread). So bummed!! This case fascinates me! 6y

Chrissyreadit So excited!!! 6y

eanderson I‘m going try to participate. I don‘t know if I‘ll be able to keep up with the reading schedule. Need to get it on my Kindle ASAP! 6y

EadieB @eanderson That‘s fine just post when you finish a section and we‘ll be here to discuss it with you. 6y

ErinGoBragh1011 I have to opt out. I was unable to get the book from the library and I am unable to buy the book from amazon because there was fraud on my account. 6y

EadieB @ErinGoBragh1011 oh that‘s too bad! 6y

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