Too Good to Be True: The Story of Denise Redlick's Murder

by Janet Parker Beck

Book Overview

When vivacious, trusting Denise Redlick disappears, only her family suspects that Craig Anderson, her wealthy, well-regarded ex-fiance, abducted her. Due in large part to her family's dedicated... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451402847
• ISBN13: 9780451402844
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Onyx Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

A truly sad story.

Craig Anderson was probably what every girl hopes for. He was good looking, successful, respectable and came from a good family. He was kind, considerate and charming. But not really. I'm sure Denise Redlick thought she was pretty lucky to land him, as I'm sure any girl would. Until she really got to know him and realized that he was incredibly jealous, possessive, obsessive and abusive. And when she tried to free herself of him, he killed her. What really got to me in this book is that he never admitted his guilt, his remorse and I hope he remains in prison to this day. However, I might have been skeptical of his guilt had it not been for the scratch marks he had seemingly all over him in the days after her murder. That and the strange encounter the woman had with him at her house. He was cunning and clever. And as I read, I was almost afraid he was going to get away with it. Thank God he didn't because I'm sure Denise wouldn't have been the only one he hurt.

20 Years before Laci's abduction!

There are a lot of similarites between Denise Redlick and Laci Peterson. They were both in love with men who turned out to be murderers. Denise was young, pretty, charming, and smart but she fell hard for Craig Anderson. They were engaged until she broke it off. This relationship had all the signs of abusive, obsessiveness, and jealousy by Craig himself. Never mind that it was him who rented a van and plotted her murder. He couldn't stand losing her because it would hurt his ego. Never mind that once she became his fiance, his true side emerged. Slowly, he became a monster for all the world to see. Maybe if Scott Peterson had read this book, he would have considered a different fate for Laci and Connor because Craig was convicted of murder without a body, little evidence or witnesses. He was clever but not clever enough. There were traces of blood everywhere left in the rented van and the lady at the car rental place never forgot his face. Craig was truly a stupid individual and remains locked up in California's prisons. Maybe if Laci read this book, she would have realized that Scott was just too good to be true. When they are too good to be true, then there must be something with him. Nobody's perfect, that's what makes us human. Craig never learned to control his anger, jealousy, and obvious obsession with Denise even after their split. Denise was so close to freedom that she was tasting life after Craig only to be stopped by a madman. The book is written by a teacher and it is well written but there are no pictures of the victim, Craig, the family, and the law enforcement who were determined to make this case. That is why I am only giving it 4 stars.

Excellent well written story that sends a strong message.

This book sends a real message to women who struggle with relationships and opens their eyes to potential signs of pending domestic abuse.It is also fascintaing in terms of Police works and the tenacity of those involved in solving this crime. It show true compassion for the victim and her family by the Police.Excellent Police work by the Detective.

very good, for all of the repeating of information

I enjoyed the book very much. I would however like an update on the case. I don't want to say to much in case you haven't read it, but I would appreciate if someone can tell me if anything has changed since the book.