Familiar Evil

by Rannah Gray

Familiar Evil goes inside an investigation that sent shockwaves from Louisiana to London. When a young British businessman coincidentally connects with an American public relations consultant, the two end up working with authorities on an international criminal case that builds to an explosive conclusion.

Genres: True Crime

300 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[Sam Irwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it

A fact-filled volume explaining the unexpected death of a sociopathic pedophile who was hiding in plain sight in the Baton Rouge, La. media world. Sometimes a bit wordy but an interesting read nonetheless.

[Joe Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential reading for everyone concerned about the welfare of children

Rannah Gray has succeeded in telling not only an intriguing investigatory story that keeps the reader's attention throughout but also and more importantly, provides valuable insights into the mind and manipulative tactics and brainwashing techniques of the pedophile predator. In addition, her book sheds light on how such predators charm and fool parents, law enforcement, and others charged with the care and protection of children. And, most significantly, and with poignancy, conveys the trauma and negative emotional and social aftermath of the abuses experienced by the predator's victims and discloses and explains some of brainwashing, "Stockholm Syndrome," seduction, guilt laden techniques that result in some victims staying with the predator for long periods of time.

[Lorna Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met Rannah Gray at a writers' conference where she spoke about child predators and about this book. It is slow at the beginning because, like a responsible journalist, Rannah documents each and every step along the way. Unlike a fictional account, this one contains complete documentation of the story. Not only does it begin slowly, it contains s horrifying story. The facts are hard to hear about. However, it is also a tale of courage and perseverance on the parts of Rogers's victims but also the "team" Rannah built to bring this evil man to justice. This is a case study in pedophilia and how to recognize it. Not an easy read, but totally worthwhile.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a Baton Rouge resident, I had never heard of Scott Rogers. I traveled in a different circle and never watch the news or read the lical newspapers. I found out about this story in our local library monthly booklet. This book is a true crime investigative read about the multiple failures of child protection agencies, court systems, government officials (local and federal), state and local police agencies, newspapers, news outlets and judges. This book explains how ANYONE can be manipulated with the right combination of news advertising and twisted, sick pedophiles. Very interesting and very necessary.

[David L. Carroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

Familiar Evil

Recommended reading for everyone responsible for the protection and safety of children as well as parents, grandparents but, especially those working in Child Protective Services.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book everyone who has concern for children should read ! All of us need to know the warning signs of child abuse and do whatever we can to stop it. Some people in this book are despicable,but others are true heroes that give hope to all of us.