Enthralling Narrative

True Crime author Jack Olsen relates the often infuriating story of serial rapist "Mac Smith" (Edward Lee King) - almost nonchalantly crossing the country, forcing women at knifepoint to go through his fantasy script of dehumanizing sex acts. Olsen's storytelling approach establishes a bizarre dysfunctional childhood that included strict - if hypocritical - religious rules from his mother's side and witchcraft in his father's home, an extensive criminal history, and a textbook sociopathic mindset. After crooked King County/SeaTac Port Police Investigator Ronald Parker convinced a victim to change her testimony & straight-up manufactured evidence to wrongfully convict local businessman Steve Titus for a particularly nasty rape committed by Smith, readers/listeners are treated to a fascinating documentation of zealous, laser-focused prosecution.
Olsen's style relies on so much artistic license (including imagined dialogue and heavily-dramatized scenes, for example) that authenticity is suspect at times - but the writing is capable and the story-like approach is captivating.

Reader Kevin Pierce adds to the enjoyability of the book, too. His crisp diction, cadence & timbre that are comfortable for hour after hour of consumption, and realistic voice-acting are complementary to a personable tone that matches the author's intentions perfectly. If you are given the option between a text version of 'Predator' and this recorded iteration, pick this one every time.

This audiobook merits 9 stars out of 10. It's clearly not Jack Olsen's best work.. but well worth the Credit.

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