The End Of The Dream The Golden Boy Who Never Grew Up : Ann Rules Crime Files Volume 5

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As seen on 48 Hoursan explosive account of lethal greed and twisted desire from the files of Americas #1 true crime writer Ann Rule. They were best friends four talented and charismatic young men who lived charmed lives among the evergreens of Washington state: Kevin the artist; Steve the sculptor; Scott the nature lover and unabashed ladies man; and Mark the musician and poet. With their stunning good looks whip-sharp minds athletic bodiesand no lack of women who adored themnone of them seemed slated for disaster. But few knew the reality behind the leafy screen that surrounded Seven Cedars Scotts woodland dream homea tree house equipped with every luxury. From this idyllic enclave some of these trusted friends would become the quarry for a vigilant Seattle police detective and an FBI special agent who unmasked clues to disturbing secrets that spawned murder suicide million-dollar bank robberies drug-dealing and heartbreaking betrayal. When the end came in a violent stand-off the ringleader of the foursomethe fugitive dubbed Hollywood for his ingenious disguises and flawless getaways; the persuasive talker who turned his friends into accomplicesfaced a final chapter no one could have predicted. In a blast of automatic gunfire the highest and lowest motives of the human heart were at last revealed. Along with four other true-crime tales The End of the Dream is a masterful and compelling tour of the criminal mind from Ann Rule.