Deadly Pretender

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Good Books rating 3.33
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  • ID: 7331
  • Added: 2025-12-13
  • Updated: 2025-12-13
  • ISBN: 9781629211381
  • Publisher: Rosetta Books
  • Published: 2017-03-07
  • Reviews: 3

Deadly Pretender delves into the twisted world of David Miller, a man who led a double life as a con artist and bigamist. With a dream job and a beautiful family, Miller's perfect life wasn't enough, leading him to pretend to be an attorney and a CIA agent while secretly marrying another woman. His carefully constructed facade of power and wealth begins to crumble when his two wives discover each other, driving him to desperate measures to maintain his finances and reputation. The book explores the dark motivations behind Miller's actions, revealing what drove a seemingly upright citizen to commit the unthinkable. New York Times–bestselling author Karen Kingsbury draws from her background as a former Los Angeles Times reporter to uncover the tangled web of deceit, greed, and lust that defined Miller's life. The narrative provides a chilling account of how Miller's double life ultimately led to a violent confrontation, exposing the dangerous lengths to which he went to preserve his secrets.

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Los Angeles Times · 1994-04-21
compelling 3.00

The book brings the subject back into the public eye, exploring his audacious actions and the consequences. The narrative is compelling, though the writing style is somewhat repetitive.

Well, he's back in the spotlight, this time thanks to Karen Kingsbury's new book. The story is all about how this guy thought he could have anything he wanted, and the book really dives into that mindset. It's a compelling read, but the writing can be a bit repetitive, which slows things down. Still, if you're interested in true crime, it's worth a look. The book does a good job of bringing the subject back into the public eye and exploring the audacious actions he took.

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    Well, he's back in the public eye, this time in a new book, “Deadly Pretender,” by Karen Kingsbury.

    He thought he could have anything he wanted, and the book really dives into that mindset.

    It's a compelling read, but the writing can be a bit repetitive, which slows things down.

Goodreads · 1993-12-12
intriguing 3.50

The story is engaging and keeps readers turning the pages, though it lacks literary depth. The true crime aspect is particularly intriguing, offering a fascinating look into the mind of the perpetrator.

This book is a real page-turner, but it's not what you'd call great literature. The story is gripping, but the writing could be better. What really stands out is the true crime aspect. It's fascinating to get an inside look at the actions and mindset of the man behind the crimes. If you're into true crime, you'll find this one hard to put down. Just don't expect a masterpiece in terms of writing style.

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    It's quite a page turner but not great literature.

    The (true) story is, however, fascinating, giving an insight into the actions and mindset of a man who is not ...

    The story is riveting in spite of mediocre writing.

ReadersVibe · 1993-12-12
gripping 3.50

The account of David Miller's crimes is detailed and shocking, showcasing his various disguises and con jobs. The book provides a thorough look into his double life and the impact on his victims.

This book is an account of the crimes of David Miller, and it's a doozy. The author describes how Miller posed as a CIA agent, an attorney, and a lobbyist to con people out of money and trust. It's a detailed and shocking look at his double life and the impact he had on his victims. The writing is straightforward and to the point, making it an easy read. If you're into true crime, this one's for you. It's not the most beautifully written book, but the story is gripping and the details are fascinating.

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    An account of the crimes of David Miller describes how, posing as, variously, a CIA agent, an attorney, and a lobbyist, he conned people out of ...

    The story is riveting in spite of mediocre writing.

    The author is repetitive which slows the pace of the story but it is an an amazing true crime.

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