Small Sacrifices: The Shocking True Crime Case of Diane Downs, (Paperback)
Small Sacrifices: The Shocking True Crime Case of Diane Downs, (Paperback)
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Small Sacrifices: The Shocking True Crime Case of Diane Downs, (Paperback)

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  • True Crime: This paperback details the shocking true crime case of Diane Downs, focusing on the destructive forces that led a mother to murder her own children.
  • Author's Insight: Written by Ann Rule, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, known for her gripping true crime accounts.
  • Case Overview: The narrative begins with Diane Downs bringing her three gravely wounded children to a hospital, claiming a "shaggy-haired stranger" shot them.
  • Investigation Focus: The story delves into the dedicated district attorney's investigation, uncovering a history of incest, psychological wounding, desperate affairs, and surrogate motherhood.
  • Publication Details: The book is a paperback edition, published on July 5, 1988, with a total of 496 pages.
  • ISBN Identifier: Identified by the ISBN 9780451166609, this book is published by Berkley Books.
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Mar 31, 2026
Loretta
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This is the first Anne Rule book I ever read. It is captivating and fast moving. Ms. Rule was involved in the writing of the screenplay that went into a TV drama. I have reread it several times and highly recommend it. Lori Cummings.

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Caroline
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masterpiece

Incredible story told only as Ann Rule can

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Becky
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Ann Rule was an excellent writer!

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