Overkill, Lyn Riddle
Overkill, Lyn Riddle
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Overkill

Author: Lyn Riddle

Narrator: Callie Beaulieu

Unabridged: 8 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/06/2017


Synopsis

Laurie Show was as compassionate as she was hardworking. The outgoing high-school junior worked part-time to pay for the home she and her divorced mother shared. Yet she always had time to tutor friends struggling in school. And she befriended a dejected classmate after his traumatic breakup with his pregnant long-time girlfriend Michelle Lambert.

But soon things spiraled into jealous obsession, stalking, and a brutal attack that left Laurie murdered in her own bedroom. And once Michelle started telling one lie too many, the ensuing investigation shattered a peaceful community. Noted crime writer Lyn Riddle also brings you the latest updates on Michelle Lambert, her accomplices, and those involved in this unforgettable case.

About Lyn Riddle

Lyn Riddle is a veteran journalist and the author of several works of true crime, including First We'll Kill My Husband and Family Blood.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Valerity (Val) on November 20, 2012

True crime book that tells much of the sad story from the victim's family's point of view, especially her mother's. Tells a lot of what her mother went through. How Michelle Lambert, an obsessively jealous pregnant teen stalked and attacked a sixteen year old girl. Then a different time talked anoth......more

Goodreads review by ♥ Marlene♥ on September 15, 2015

I used to have a copy of this book and guess I gave it to someone. Anyway I remembered that I liked it but that was all so when I was able to read this thanks to Kindle Unlimited I decided why not and glad I did. Very sad but interesting case about 4 teenagers or wait I think 2 were teenagers and 2 w......more

Goodreads review by J.H. on October 27, 2015

My usual quibble with average true crime...spent way too much time on boring trial details.......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on February 16, 2017

I enjoyed reading about the actual case, but did not need a play-by-play of 2 almost identical trials. Much was repetitive. I did enjoy the fact that the author included an update on all the players' lives; I always appreciate when an author takes the time to do that.......more

Goodreads review by Lauren on June 09, 2021

A very direct representation of a cruel murder. I overall enjoyed the book although at times it seemed to drag on. The court hearings were very detailed and I learned way more in this book than any television special could have explained. I am glad it ended the way it did and the truth was eventuall......more