Deadly Lust

by McCay Vernon, Marie Vernon

Recreates the twisted story of family man William Darell who, over the course ten years, brutally raped and murdered more than seven prostitutes in his attempt to satisfy his need for sexual depravity. Original.

Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction

348 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 1, 2005

Reviews

[♥ Marlene♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished last night.(Sept 7) This is a book that has been on my wish list for years and I finally managed to buy it and it does not disappoint.

lot of Info about the victims,and he also tried to understand the serial killer.

I would have given this book 5 stars were it not for one big annoyance.

This author accepted the serial killer's story that all his victims did something to piss him of and that was why he killed them. (To me this reads as it is their own fault or something, plus I have read many books on serial killers and know a lot of them use this excuse.

No I do not believe that all the victims ripped him of or laughed over his small little wiener.Too bad the author did.

Besides that which is a bummer I do recommend you reading this book.

[Marsmannix · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good Ann Rule book

[Karen]

bought this at local store today, and finished it in one evening...love days that I can read and completely finish. The book was good, one of the first true crime books where details, intricate details of the victims are actually put to print...these weren't just women, victim of a crime but real people and they were portrayed greatly in this book. The insight to the killer, was dark, with somewhat typical "serial killer in training" material but the insight which the authors give to sexual sadists/lust killers was intense. THIS BOOK NOT FOR THE WEAK MINDED....

[Patty · Rating 1 out of 5]

this is the first time I read another true crime Author. I am finding his writing iffy. I am hoping it gets better! I plan to read this crime again written by Ann Rule.

I never finished this book.... :(

[Jaque Mcmorrow · Rating 1 out of 5]

I glad my puppy ate this book. If I wanted to know actual facts I would go to a newspaper. It would have been much more enjoyable to read this this.

[Jaque Mcmorrow · Rating 1 out of 5]

The only time you want to read this book is if you are having a hard time falling asleep.

[Margaret · Rating 1 out of 5]

For true crime, this book had a lot of conjecture. The author seemed to be more interested in the proclivities of the victims, and guessing at their thoughts at the time of the crime. He also seemed very concerned with their families' religious affiliation at the time, and race.

Though this could be construed as an attempt to capture the social climate of the times, he went out of his way to point out racial slurs and the concept of the 'good Christian family.' He even appeared to at least partially sympathize with those opposed to interracial interactions.

Though not overly concerned with the politically correct approach, I prefer my nonfiction to be much less subjective.

It is also not very well written.

[Brittney · Rating 3 out of 5]

True crime is one of my favorite genres, but this one could’ve had less a story telling approach, and more of from the victim’s’ perspectives. It was hard to get a feel for the victims because the book was just basically “telling you” instead of showing you and making you use your imagination

[Kathyc · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hard to get through

If I wasn’t from st. Augustine I wouldn’t have tried to finish it. I found the narrative very dry with a lot of repetition.

[Ronnie Cramer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meandering account of serial murders in St. Augustine, Florida.

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Forgot to log this when I first started it. It's not the best, not the worst. Lots of info about the victims, though.

[Sara · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book just was not for me, I just did not like the writing style and the way the book was laid out. However, I hope that all the victims R.I.P =(

[Katherine]

This book was so interesting and heartbreaking of the life of such young women who are so addicted to hardships and keep going back to it. A must read.