Green River Running Red - Mar/Apr Group Read

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Hi all,

Here is where we will discuss the upcoming group read Green River, Running Red: The Real Story of the Green River Killer--America's Deadliest Serial Murderer. Feel free to acquire your book now and start reading but the discussion proper will begin on the 15th March.

Many thanks,

Vikki

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I need to grab a copy of this. I'll have to shoot to the library next weekend.

[Lucy]

I've just ordered a copy of this - it should be with me by the end of the week, ready to start by the 15th!

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How fun!

I've added it to my amazon wish list and will check the kindle price regularly for the next 5 days to snap up the best price ;)

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I just checked the library and I should have a copy by this Saturday.

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How's the kindle price looking Vicki?

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It's still at £4.99 but I'll keep checking it and buy it Saturday morning if needs be!

Are we all excited about our first group read?

[Lucy]

My copy of this book arrived yesterday - yep, I am definitely excited! Got a book and a half to get through first, but I'll be good to go on this way before the end of the group read deadline :)

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Ready. Steady. Go!

Let's commence reading. Keep us updated on your progress and feel free to discuss the book in this thread. Please, if the post contains spoilers please indicate this at the beginning. Many thanks!

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I've only read to page 66, but I'm already struck by the grief of the families. (view spoiler)[It must have been even more difficult for Garrett since he was considered a suspect. I found it interesting that the term "serial killer" was not in use till 1982.It must have been so hard for those officers to not even be able to define what they were looking for--the human brain just rejects such obscenity and degradation.It doesn't seem human. (hide spoiler)]

[Sabrina]

Know this crime well, although I have not read this specific book. I'll grab a copy & join in! Little late, but I'll read fast. :)

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I'm finding that the short bios of the girls are tending to run together. However, I do think it's important that each victim gets acknowledged and recognized for the person she was. There are so many commonalities among these young women!

[Sabrina]

[spoiler?] Most common denominator among them being prostitution, often the victims of choice, because they are commonly runaways that are rarely missed. So sad.

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(view spoiler)[ I think it's amazing that 20-40 women were in the killer's grasp and escaped. I think it shows that if you're in that situation you must keep fighting however you can and never give up. It's ironic that he was only prosecuted for 7 murders, even though the prosecutors felt he had committed over 50. And can you imagine what it must have felt like for his wife? It seems unbelievable that you could live with such a murderous sociopath and not suspect anything. I think his rages and lashing out at women must have been less when he was married. (hide spoiler)]

[Sabrina]

Picked this up late. On page 88 so far. I must admit I was under the mistaken impression his victims were ALL prostitutes. Sorry ladies!! Ann Rule has a very detailed style, but her books are never slow.

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I still haven't managed to pick this one up! Sorry guys I've dropped the ball this month and only finished a few books. Not a great month for me! Hope everyone is enjoying the the read though.

[Sabrina]

The detailed background of each victim is wonderful. It is so sad that too often the victims become numbers & the killer becomes a legend. That being said, I really like how she is including the background of the killer while still withholding his identity. Adds suspense.

[Sabrina]

It is amazing he managed to elude police for nearly two decades. Amazing, but terrifying.

[Sabrina]

Anyone interested in a side read about Bundy (the forward is by Bob Keppel), pick up "Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer" by Michaud & Aynesworth. Verbatim interviews they had with Bundy. Very graphic & disturbing at times, but a real insight into the mental evolution of a serial killer.

[Sabrina]

Anyone else catch the Biography special on Gary Ridgway last night? Dave Reichert, Haney & a few other members of the task force were in it too.