Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule

Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule

Master storyteller Ann Rule delves into the chilling and perplexing case of Diane Downs in Small Sacrifices. When Downs arrives at an emergency room, her children shot, claiming a stranger attacked them on a dark Oregon road, her harrowing account initially evokes sympathy. But as investigators probe deeper, glaring inconsistencies and unsettling behavioral details emerge, casting doubt on her story and painting a disturbing picture of a mother whose actions defy belief, forcing them to confront the agonizing possibility that she was capable of the ultimate betrayal.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Ann Rule meticulously reconstructs this haunting true crime investigation, taking you inside the mind of investigators and the baffling suspect herself. You'll be gripped by the unraveling mystery and the psychological portrait of Diane Downs, questioning everything you think you know. It's a compelling and deeply unsettling read that showcases why Ann Rule remains a legendary voice in the true crime genre.