In the Name of Love and Other True Cases

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The author of ten New York Times best sellers, including three gripping Crime Files volumes, Ann Rule is a premier chronicler of true crime. With keen insight and attention to detail, she explores the circumstances that lead unlikely suspects to commit murder. In this narrative, Rule investigates the case of Jerry Harris, a self-made California millionaire who seemingly had it all: successful businesses, yachts, a mansion, a beautiful wife, and a remarkable singing voice. His sudden disappearance one October night in 1987 left friends and family bewildered. During a final phone call to his brother from his Mercedes, Jerry uttered a muffled oath before the line went dead. For his wife, Susan, this marked the beginning of an eight-year quest for answers. Through exclusive access to an FBI agent involved in the case, Rule reveals a man driven by jealousy and greed to dismantle Jerry Harris' thriving empire. She profiles a criminal mind willing to resort to violence, showcasing the dark side of an all-American success story. The narrative culminates in a wife's pursuit of justice, embodying the theme of love's resilience. This work features other gripping true crime accounts, exemplifying Rule's chilling storytelling prowess.