Beyond Reason
The True Story of a Shocking Double Murder, a Brilliant, Beautiful Virginia Socialite, and a Deadly Psychotic Obsession
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Narrated by:
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Perry Daniels
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Written by:
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Ken Englade
About this listen
The Woman: She was a beautiful, gifted descendant of Lady Astor. But Elizabeth Haysom was also a spoiled, willful daughter of privilege.
The Lover: He was the brilliant young son of a German diplomat. But his love for Elizabeth would draw Jens Soering into a web of madness and murder.
The Murder: When Elizabeth's parents were found savagely butchered in their elegant Virginia country home, she and Jens fled to Europe - igniting an international manhunt that spanned three continents.
The Trial: The sensational courtroom drama that followed painted a twisted portrait of two golden youths consumed by hatred and perverse fantasies. Elizabeth's startling testimony - and intimations of acts and desires that went beyond mere murder - would reveal a tangled web of dark secrets and deadly obsession.
Contains mature themes.
©1990 Ken Englade (P)2021 TantorWhat listeners say about Beyond Reason
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Langer MD
- 2024-09-23
Dramatized "Average" True Crime
I had heard of this case before reading/listening to Ken Englade's take on the violent murders of the sketchy parents of a young Pathological Liar/Sociopath (at the hands of her pliable German aristocrat boyfriend). Occult overtones, incest allegations, flight across the planet (extradition required to get them back to Virginia for justice), and one-time lover perpetrators viciously turning on each other after their arrest - combine to set up intriguing possibilities. Unfortunately, Englade heavily scripts the exposé.. offering more of a "based on a true story" movie-of-the-week than a crime documentary. This book represents a missed opportunity.
Unfairly to reader Perry Daniels, the author's narrative style also requires him to attempt very challenging accents ("British/South African with some Canadian French Patois and a dash of the American South", for example). To his credit, Daniels tries - but his voice-acting isn't great. Creditable diction, cadence, timbre, and tone can't overcome the deficiencies. Tantor Audio Inc present a "decent" but unspectacular listening product.
Altogether, 'Beyond Reason' was a serviceable 5.5/10-star distraction for a fan of True Crime looking for a couple of quiet afternoons.. as a free selection. It doesn't rate a Credit if they ask for one.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 2022-01-26
Stick with it
A slow start but if you stick with it till chapter 3 or 4 it starts to hook you in. The detail is really excellent. Recommend for all True Crime lovers.
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