A Daughter's Deadly Deception: The Jennifer Pan Story

by Jeremy Grimaldi
A Daughter's Deadly Deception: The Jennifer Pan Story cover
Good Books rating 4.0
True Crime
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  • ID: 894
  • Added: 2025-09-21
  • Updated: 2025-09-21
  • ISBN: 9781459735262
  • Publisher: Dundurn
  • Published: 2016-11-12
  • Reviews: 3

Jennifer Pan appeared to be the ideal daughter, excelling in her studies and pleasing her immigrant parents. However, beneath this facade, she led a secret life filled with lies and deception. Her double life included a hidden relationship and fabricated achievements, all of which unraveled when her father discovered the truth. In a desperate attempt to maintain her freedom, Jennifer orchestrated a chilling plan that involved cold-blooded murder, nearly getting away with the perfect crime./n/nThe story of Jennifer Pan is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the extreme lengths one might go to escape parental control. It explores the psychological depths of deception and the consequences of a life built on lies. The narrative is both a chilling account of crime and a poignant examination of family dynamics and the pressures faced by young adults.

Reviews
49th Shelf · 2025-09-21
thrilling 4.00

The book is a fast-paced psychological thriller that focuses on the 'how' and 'why' of the crime rather than the 'who'.

This reviewer described the book as a thrilling exploration of the psychological aspects of the crime. They appreciated the book's focus on the 'how' and 'why' rather than the 'who,' making it a unique take on the true crime genre. The narrative is fast-paced and chronological, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. They found the story compelling and well-executed, making it a gripping read.

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    A psychological thriller that is not so much a whodunit as a how-done-it and why-done-it.

    The book is pure story: chronological, downhill, fast.

    A thrilling exploration of the psychological aspects of the crime.

DragonasTalk · 2023-07-14
informative 3.50

The book starts straightforwardly but becomes convoluted. The breakdown of interviews is thorough but sometimes confusing.

This reviewer found the book's initial narrative clear and engaging, but it soon became tangled in complexity. They appreciated the detailed analysis of interviews, which provided deep insights into the case. However, the convoluted structure made it challenging to follow at times. Overall, they found the book informative but wished for a clearer narrative flow.

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    The book begins simple enough being pretty linear in its retelling of the story but soon gets convoluted.

    Grimaldi's breakdown of the interviews is thorough but sometimes confusing.

    The narrative structure could have been clearer.

Goodreads · 2016-11-12
remarkable 4.50

This is one of the best true crime books, with a gripping and well-researched narrative.

This reviewer highly recommends the book, calling it one of the best true crime books they've read. They praised the author's ability to weave a gripping narrative that keeps readers engaged. The extensive research and detailed account of the events make it a standout in the genre. The reviewer found the story both compelling and well-told, making it a must-read for true crime enthusiasts.

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    Mr. Grimaldi has written a remarkable book.

    This is one of the best true crime books I have read.

    A gripping and well-researched narrative.

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