And Never Let Her Go: Thomas Capano: The Deadly Seducer

by Ann Rule

Book Overview

From America's most celebrated true-crime writer comes the heartbreaking real-life drama of a doomed young woman hopelessly trapped in a web of sexual intrigue, political manipulation, and emotional deception by her charming and successful--but ultimately deadly--lover.

The author of fifteen New York Times national bestsellers, Ann Rule, a former Seattle policewoman, has researched thousands of homicides and understands every...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671868713
• ISBN13: 9780671868710
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 688 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 4.3" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

can't stand the victim

I don't have patience for whiny, entitled, dumb-bunny women. Every time the cash cow mooed, Anne went running. She accepted the money -- only to make Tom feel better. Huh? These two users/losers deserved each other. Tom's story was semi-interesting and prompted me to elevate the rating from one star to two. Rule's bias and hyperbole fictionalized the facts; "ethereally beautiful"? Hey, there are pix in the book; that's all I'm going to say about that. My recommendation: "let her go" and try a different Rule story. She's okay (sometimes); this is not.

True Crime

I enjoy Ann Rule's books. She's a wonderful writer, and I can't wait to read this one.

Deeply Nuanced Reporting

I am a burned-out former paralegal from Wilmington, Delaware. I knew Thomas Capano and Anne Marie Fahey. I followed the trial closely, and I have read all four true crime books based on this case. Even though Ms. Rule is not a local reporter, her understanding of Wilmington's unique political and social climate is much deeper and more nuanced than any of the other authors'. I strongly recommend this book, which is both a clear-eyed study of this case and a real pleasure to read -- fast-moving and yet deeply felt.

Ann Rules' Experience a Plus

It is unusual for Ann Rule to write on such a widely covered story, but her experience as a author of true crime books is again apparent. Having read the Vanity Fair article and another book on the subject, I thought there would be nothing be gained from reading this book. She has captured every detail about an overly controlling murderer who had to have his own way even to the point of weakening his defense in court. Her sympathetic portrayal of the many victims in this book including Tom Capano's daughters and Ann Marie's family reminds us of how one man's actions can affect so many.

Superbly written true crime

It's been many, many years since I've stayed up all night to finish a book, but this one did it for me. Ann Rule is in top form in this book; her writing is quite well done, unlike many in the true crime genre. The book flows, and while no stone is left unturned, one doesn't feel exhausted and distracted by detail. At first, I wasn't interested in purchasing this book, believing that since the case received a lot of national publicity and was so recent, I'd know beforehand what I'd read. But I was utterly wrong. This is really Ann Rule's best book yet, and one of the best books I've ever read in true crime.

The Best, as Usual

I've been an Ann Rule fan since she wrote "Stranger Beside Me," about Ted Bundy. I've read nearly all of her books, and her current work, "And Never Let Her Go," ranks at the top of my list. It's a page turner, and it doesn't matter that you begin the book knowing the outcome! Ann Rule expertly draws the reader into the lives of the victim and her slayer, and manages to evoke true empathy for the victim. A sense of outrage pervades the book, as well it should. There is also the realization that evil knows no socio-economic class, which makes it a very scary eye-opener! In many ways, this book is the only real justice the victim, Anne Marie Fahey, will ever have. It stands as a true memorial, and no one who reads this book will ever forget her.It is easy to see how Ann Rule gains the confidence of the people involved, in that her facts are impeccably researched, and her portrayal of the lives of the victims is sensitive to a fault.I can't wait until the next book by Ann Rule is published!

Detailed and insightful!

During the time covered in this book I worked as a federal law enforcement officer with an office at the Byrne Courthouse at 6th & Market Streets in Philadelphia, PA. I worked with most of the agencies mentioned by the author and I found the book gave me even more information than I already knew. The author really painted a portrait that makes one want to empathize even more with the Fahey family and her once hoped-to-be husband Mike. What a great piece of research and writing.