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If I Can't Have You
- Susan Powell, Her Mysterious Disappearance, and the Murder of Her Children
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington, Kevin Pierce
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
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Summary
Best-selling author Gregg Olsen and co-author Rebecca Morris investigate one of the 21st Century's most puzzling disappearances and how it resulted in the murder of two children by their father.
Every once in a great while a genuine murder mystery unfolds before the eyes of the American public. The tragic story of Susan Powell and her murdered boys, Charlie and Braden, is the only case that rivals the Jon Benet Ramsey saga in the annals of true crime. When the pretty, blonde Utah mother went missing in December of 2009 the media was swept up in the story - with lenses and microphones trained on Susan's husband, Josh. He said he had no idea what happened to his young wife, and that he and the boys had been camping in the middle of a snowstorm.
Over the next three years bombshell by bombshell, the story would reveal more shocking secrets. Josh's father, Steve, who was sexually obsessed with Susan, would ultimately be convicted of unspeakable perversion. Josh's brother, Michael, would commit suicide. And in the most stunning event of them all, Josh Powell would murder his two little boys and kill himself with brutality beyond belief.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-06-22
Wow
I know this case well, this amazing book brought new insights and fascinating details to the many horrendous crimes made by the Josh Powell
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- Debbie
- 10-07-20
Wow, what a story
Whilst I did enjoy that I do wish you hadn't use Laurel Merlington, her syrupy slow voice makes me grind my teeth in frustration
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- 07-10-16
What a heartbreaking listen
Where does If I Can't Have You: rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This is one of my Top 5 audiobooks.
What did you like best about this story?
This is a very difficult story to listen to. It is very raw and you can almost feel the pain of Susan Cox Powell's family (particularly her father) and friends went through. To have a daughter disappear then be at the mercy of a seriously creepy and deranged son in law who clearly hates you and finally to have two of your grandsons brutally murdered - absolutely heartbreaking. The story however is beautifully told, very captivating throughout, with no unnecessary information but at the same time with plenty of detail.
What does Laural Merlington and Kevin Pierce bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Kevin Pierce is the main narrator and does an amazing job as always, Laural is Susan's voice - I liked this touch as it made Susan seem a bit even closer to the listener.
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- jane steels
- 01-07-19
true story but a heartbreaker
heartbreaking but I had to carry on listening, I did find this hard to put down.so pleased I listened till the end.
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- G MCCOLGAN
- 31-08-18
must listen
great listen and very addictive
take some time to really listen and you will love this book
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- Brian Baldwin
- 08-11-21
What a story and it's true
A very sad story for a family to have so much pain and sorrow to bare. 😪
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- Loo loo
- 16-08-17
Tragic story that needs to be told
What made the experience of listening to If I Can't Have You: the most enjoyable?
The narrator reads in a clear way but you can tell he cares about the story he is telling. Both narrators were very good & helped to keep track of who was speaking.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Susan - of course!! I ended up loving her & so sad for what happened to a beautiful kind & brave lady.
What does Laural Merlington and Kevin Pierce bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
They bring the story to life & made it very gripping as if it was just happening now.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
The story that needs to be told so that the mistakes made can never happen again.
Any additional comments?
This tragic & heartbreaking tale will remain in my head for a very long time.
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- Ann
- 21-04-16
Fantastic
This was one of the best true crime stories I have listened to. Story brilliant narration brilliant thank you
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- Lisa Hessey
- 30-03-20
great narrator lovingly written very sad
the book is very sad strange to say I loved it as the tagedy was so high but the narrator was straight and direct it was him that kept me gripped to the storyline
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- Bettyboop54
- 22-12-23
Brilliantly written, perfectly narrated
Enjoyed listening to this thorough and informative book. Beautifully narrated. I would definitely recommend to readers.
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