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The Phantom Prince

My Life with Ted Bundy

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The Phantom Prince

Written by: Elizabeth Kendall, Molly Kendall - contributor
Narrated by: Elizabeth Kendall, Barrie Kreinik, Molly Kendall
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The inspiration for the five-part Amazon Original docuseries Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer

This updated, expanded edition of The Phantom Prince, Elizabeth Kendall’s 1981 memoir detailing her six-year relationship with serial killer Ted Bundy, includes a new introduction and a new afterword by the author and a startling new chapter from the author’s daughter, Molly, who has not previously shared her story.

Bundy is one of the most notorious serial killers in American history and one of the most publicized to this day. However, very rarely do we hear from the women he left behind - the ones forgotten as mere footnotes in this tragedy.

The Phantom Prince chronicles Elizabeth Kendall’s intimate relationship with Ted Bundy and its eventual unraveling. As much as has been written about Bundy, it’s remarkable to hear the perspective of people who shared their daily lives with him for years. This gripping account presents a remarkable examination of a charismatic personality that masked unimaginable darkness.

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I think it’s important to hear the story of some of people most close to this man, it’s sad and hard to listen to but important

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Great book. Very well written. Lots of personal stories about Liz, Molly and Ted Bundy. It’s absolutely dumbfounding, how someone could seem so normal, loving, protective and yet, his crimes were so horrendous. There are two surprises in the book that I didn’t know about (four really bad things he did to Liz and Molly - at the end of the book, narrated by Liz and Molly). I’ve been reading about this case since 1994 and I still cannot understand how or why people commit such heinous acts. Great listen! Once you start, you can’t stop!

Once you start this book, you just can’t stop listening!

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I found learning of one facet of a complex human being.
Fascinating to read, through Ted's correspondence, the self-awareness he acknowledged, of his "base" feral nature, although he also possessed true empathy. His true nature, to me, is like that of pampered alpha male domestic cat. Charming, intelligent, playful and deadly.
I am very greatful that Elizabeth and Molly saw fit to share, in the most human way, very personal experiences so that those of us who are interested to comprehend what is human, can gain insight.
Thank you.

Very insightful

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I’ve always had a fascination with Ted Bundy for as long as I can remember. Watching the Netflix movie staring Zac Efron (who was incredibly convincing as Ted Bundy), watching the Ted Bundy tapes again on Netflix, to now listening to this story told by Liz and Molly. It’s hard to imagine while listening to this story everything that they had to go through living with him and even after he went to prison and his execution. I’m glad that I’ve only watched/listened to the things that he did. Overall a good story

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I was drawn to The Phantom Prince for several reasons. One, I heard the book was recently re-published again after many years of being out of print. Second, I was riveted to Amazon Video's Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer (produced by Canadian Saloon Media / Blue Ant Studios) that used the book as its primary source. Hearing Elizabeth, in her own words and on camera for the first time, recall her story alongside her daughter, Molly, is indeed compelling and extraordinary. Molly speaks at the conclusion of the audible and it is interesting to hear her perspective and memories she has.

This audible is well produced and performed - I enjoyed Barrie Kreinik's voice - however the telling of the story itself can grate with frustration at times as you wonder how Elizabeth repeatedly forgave and stayed with Bundy. I felt sympathy for Elizabeth through her challenges as a young single mother who battled alcohol addiction and the constant stress of Bundy's manipulation, narcissism, and emotional abuse. While I did learn more about the story we all know unfortunately I came to no better understanding of it all and feel only tremendous grief for the families and victims.

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