The Unmasking: Married to a Rapist

by Kevin Flynn

Flynn recounts the story of Eddie Wyatt, an apparently average, happily-married man from Texas, who was responsible for a series of violent rapes. Flynn examines the effect of the revelations about Eddie on his wife Ronda and their children, and asks how it was possible for her to live with him for seven years without having the slightest inkling of sexually violent and criminal behaviour. The book goes on to examine some aspects of Wyatt's background (a tough reform school and drug abuse) that may have contributed to his crimes.

Genres: True Crime

300 pages, Hardcover

First published February 8, 1993

Reviews

[Koren · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most well-written True Crime books I think I have ever read. There is no murder in this book. The story focuses mostly on the wife of a man who commits acts of rape several times. If not for the cooperation of the wife, and to a certain extent, the rapist himself, the book would have been just another True Crime account, but we feel that we come to know the woman and sympathize with her. She loved this guy so much but apparently it wasn't enough for him. The woman is very open about what she went through. This is not a story that is taken entirely from transcripts. The author has extensive interviews with players in the story. The story follows a linear timeline and the last chapters discuss what could have driven the rapist to act the way he did. The trial is nicely summarized. Just the way I like my true crime books!

[Ronnie Cramer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Obviously a very unpleasant story, but the author does a great job of making these people and their troubles come to life.

[Barbara Clifford · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was interesting. Have to admire the bravery of the last victim to seek justice.

[Dara S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ronda a religious and naive girl marries Eddie Wyatt, a troubled young man who served time in a juvenile facility. The marriage at first is good, but Eddie withdraws from Ronda and Ronda longs for a loving relationship. Ronda tries to hold the relationship together, meanwhile Eddie is out raising havac in their small Texas town by peeking in windows, burglarizing homes, and ultimately raping women. After Eddie is finally arrested Ronda finds the peace in her life she has been seeking.

[Amy Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was well written and captivating, but I cant give such a gruesomeness more than 3 stars.