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"The story, a juicy tell-all, is well laid out....the style and flow of the writing is chatty and personal, and provides the
reader with a strong understanding of both Barbara's and John's character. The events themselves are riveting.
The reader is drawn in, eagerly waiting for the next surprise. This book is a page-turner. I read it in three days
and could not get it out of my mind."
Lois Winsen, Editor-on-Tap
reader with a strong understanding of both Barbara's and John's character. The events themselves are riveting.
The reader is drawn in, eagerly waiting for the next surprise. This book is a page-turner. I read it in three days
and could not get it out of my mind."
Lois Winsen, Editor-on-Tap
"As soon as I read her manuscript, I knew I wanted to represent it. I called her right away, and after minor editing,
sent it out. We're pleased to be working with Samantha at Berkley. This is a book I'm so very proud to be a part
"Barbara's story is so triumphant and powerful. It wasn't the type of book I was expecting to get a query for, but as
of, for so many reasons. Barbara's a lovely person who never let herself become bitter and jaded from her
experiences. She's tenaciously fought hard for victims' rights, and had the courage to use her own difficulties to
help others. It's inspiring just to talk to her, and her book is outstanding. Bravo!"
Rachel Vater, Literary Agent, Folio Literary Management, New York
sent it out. We're pleased to be working with Samantha at Berkley. This is a book I'm so very proud to be a part
"Barbara's story is so triumphant and powerful. It wasn't the type of book I was expecting to get a query for, but as
of, for so many reasons. Barbara's a lovely person who never let herself become bitter and jaded from her
experiences. She's tenaciously fought hard for victims' rights, and had the courage to use her own difficulties to
help others. It's inspiring just to talk to her, and her book is outstanding. Bravo!"
Rachel Vater, Literary Agent, Folio Literary Management, New York
"Finding a good story (a good story behind the crime and a good writer) is not easy. That's why it was a delight to
read A DANCE WITH THE DEVIL. The book is very well done...the fact that it kept me turning pages is testament
to that. I rarely find such well-done manuscripts."
Rod Colvin, Publisher, ADDICUS BOOKS
read A DANCE WITH THE DEVIL. The book is very well done...the fact that it kept me turning pages is testament
to that. I rarely find such well-done manuscripts."
Rod Colvin, Publisher, ADDICUS BOOKS
"This book is truly a page-turner -- a shocking account of deception and betrayal."
Patricia Evans, Author of THE VERBALLY ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP (Adams Media,)
Patricia Evans, Author of THE VERBALLY ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP (Adams Media,)
| QUOTES ABOUT PSYCHOPATHS / SOCIOPATHS |
"One of the more frequently observed of the traits is a glib and superficial charm that allows the true sociopath to
seduce other people, figuratively or literally -- a kind of glow or charisma that, initially, can make the sociopath
seem more charming or more interesting than most of the normal people around him.
Dr. Martha Stout, Author of THE SOCIOPATH NEXT DOOR (Broadway Books)
seduce other people, figuratively or literally -- a kind of glow or charisma that, initially, can make the sociopath
seem more charming or more interesting than most of the normal people around him.
Dr. Martha Stout, Author of THE SOCIOPATH NEXT DOOR (Broadway Books)
"Psychopaths are social predators who charm, manipulate, and ruthlessly plow their way through life, leaving a
broad trail of broken hearts, shattered expectations, and empty wallets."
Dr. Robert Hare, Author of WITHOUT CONSCIENCE (Pocket Books)
broad trail of broken hearts, shattered expectations, and empty wallets."
Dr. Robert Hare, Author of WITHOUT CONSCIENCE (Pocket Books)
"A powerful story."
Melody Beattie, Author of CODEPENDENT NO MORE
Melody Beattie, Author of CODEPENDENT NO MORE
"Barbara's story is compelling on every level. It breaks your heart, blows your mind. It is a woman's uber-triumph
story."
Mary Matalin, Political strategist, commentator, author of LETTER TO MY DAUGHTERS and
co-author of ALL'S FAIR: LOVE, WAR, AND RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT
story."
Mary Matalin, Political strategist, commentator, author of LETTER TO MY DAUGHTERS and
co-author of ALL'S FAIR: LOVE, WAR, AND RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT
"A DANCE WITH THE DEVIL is an all too familiar storyline of what happens in the hands of a
psychopath --she is lured and later disintegrated in the love relationship with the most dangerous of
all predators. Women who have been in relationships with psychopaths are amongst some of the
strongest and brightest women which is why they are targeted. Barbara's chilling story of attempted
murder helps us see what really goes on in these relationships before a woman joins the ranks with
Stacy, Laci and Nicole. Thank you for sharing what life with a psychopath is really like!""
Sandra L. Brown, M.A., Author of WOMEN WHO LOVE PSYCHOPATHS and
HOW TO SPOT A DANGEROUS MAN BEFORE YOU GET INVOLVED
psychopath --she is lured and later disintegrated in the love relationship with the most dangerous of
all predators. Women who have been in relationships with psychopaths are amongst some of the
strongest and brightest women which is why they are targeted. Barbara's chilling story of attempted
murder helps us see what really goes on in these relationships before a woman joins the ranks with
Stacy, Laci and Nicole. Thank you for sharing what life with a psychopath is really like!""
Sandra L. Brown, M.A., Author of WOMEN WHO LOVE PSYCHOPATHS and
HOW TO SPOT A DANGEROUS MAN BEFORE YOU GET INVOLVED
“The first-time memoirist narrates this improbable nightmare in an easy-to-read conversational style
that makes it all the more unsettling. .......An engrossing modern-day fable, particularly timely in the
age of anonymous Internet dating.”
KIRKUS REVIEWS, October 1, 2008
that makes it all the more unsettling. .......An engrossing modern-day fable, particularly timely in the
age of anonymous Internet dating.”
KIRKUS REVIEWS, October 1, 2008
"Amid the proliferation of true-crime books about child murderers and serial killers, it's difficult to
make a story with no corpse seem compelling. But in her memoir of marriage to a charismatic liar
who ultimately tries to kill her, “Amid the proliferation of true-crime books about child murderers
and serial killers, it's difficult to make a story with Bentley, a victim's advocate, succeeds. She hold
nothing back....this well-written account belongs in all public libraries with true-crime sections.”
Daisy Porter, LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEWS, January 15, 2009
make a story with no corpse seem compelling. But in her memoir of marriage to a charismatic liar
who ultimately tries to kill her, “Amid the proliferation of true-crime books about child murderers
and serial killers, it's difficult to make a story with Bentley, a victim's advocate, succeeds. She hold
nothing back....this well-written account belongs in all public libraries with true-crime sections.”
Daisy Porter, LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEWS, January 15, 2009
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