Shattered Hopes: A True Crime Story of Marriage, Murder, Corruption and Cover-Up in the Suburbs

by Barbara C. Schaaf

An account of the murder of Dianne Masters describes how Alan Masters enlisted the help of two Willow Springs police officers to kill his wife, recounts their capture and trial, and describes how the killers almost got away with murder. National ad/promo.

Genres: True Crime

427 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1993

Reviews

[Lenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saw the movie Deadly Matrimony with Treat Williams and Brian Denahy a while back. Always wanted to read the book. What a twisted person Alan Masters was. You'd have to read the book to experience it.

[Gail · Rating 2 out of 5]

Way too long. Read because I live in the town this true crime event happened.

[SkipO · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book!
Covers the entire gamut of the sordid affair.
Also good is Blind Justice.
Highly recommend.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just finished this book. it was a really good read. read it rather quickly. I'd love to read more about this case.