Stranger Beside Me

Ann Rule

Overview

Ann Rule’s bestselling memoir recounts how she worked alongside Ted Bundy at a crisis hotline, unaware he was the serial killer she would later help investigate. The book blends personal narrative with investigative reporting, tracing Bundy’s crimes and Rule’s growing realization of his double life. First published in 1980 and updated in later editions, it remains a landmark in true-crime literature.

Who it's for

• True-crime readers seeking first-hand perspective
• Students of criminal psychology and investigative journalism
• Book clubs interested in ethical questions about trust and evil

Key features

• Language: English
• Author: Ann Rule
• Genre: True crime, memoir