Blind Faith

by Joe McGinniss Narrated by Gibson Frazier

Overview

The sordid, #1 New York Times bestselling true crime story of adultery, addiction, gambling debt, and murder in a privileged suburban town-from author and journalist Joe McGinniss.

The Marshalls were the model family of Tom's River, New Jersey, living the American dream and seemingly in possession of all that money could buy. Rob Marshall, a successful insurance broker, was the big breadwinner, king of the country club set. Maria Marshall was his stunningly beautiful wife and the perfect mom to their three great kids.

Then one night while the couple drove home from Atlantic City, Rob, his head bloodied, reported Maria had been brutally slain. Sympathy poured in-until disquieting facts began to surface...and the true story of adultery, gambling, drugs and murder tore the mask off Rob Marshall and the blinders off the town that thought he could do no wrong.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

Rob Marshall, member of the country-club set of Toms River, N.J., led a freewheeling life of casino gambling, parties and astronomical debt. But Rob was also a civic leader and family man, so his three teenaged sons couldn't believe it when their father was put on trial for having their mother, Maria, murdered in order to collect $1.5 million in insurance and pursue a sexual affair with a neighbor's wife. This true-crime book is about the three boys' crumbling faith in their smooth-talking, high-flying father; on that level, it is often moving and heart-wrenching. It also concerns a suburban coterie's faith in a you-can-have-anything-you-want philosophy and the social and class tensions within one community. Rob's mistress was a friend of a high-ranking New Jersey political figure; drug dealing, loansharking and conspiracy were elements in the unfolding courtroom drama that McGinniss skillfully re-creates. While the story lacks the inherent sizzle of his Fatal Vision , it is absorbing nonetheless. The case took some bizarre twists, as when the wife of the accused hit-man went to live in the bereaved sons' house. First serial to Rolling Stone and Ladies' Home Journal; TV rights to NBC-TV; BOMC and Reader's Digest Condensed Books selections. (Jan.)

Library Journal

In 1984, Rob Marshall, a well-to-do New Jersey businessman, was knocked unconscious at a picnic area, and Maria, his wife, was killed. Police investigation led to Marshall's trial and, for two of his sons, to the anguishing discovery that their father was behind Maria's murder. McGinniss's genius, demonstrated in Fatal Vision ( LJ 9/1/83), is in showing the effect of murder on a victim's family, who slowly lose their blind faith in the perpetrator and recognize his guilt. An excellent, heartbreaking, engrossing book. Very highly recommended. Sally G. Waters, Stetson Law Lib., St. Petersburg, Fla.

From the Publisher

Praise for Blind Faith

“A true crime thriller of greed, lust, and murder.”—The New York Times

“A greedy and callous crime—and its devastating impact...Suspenseful...Engrossing...Gripping...Cathartic.”—The New York Times Book Review

“A truly compelling tale of investigation and prosecution...A harrowing portrait of the perversion of the American dream…Not easy to put down. Or to forget.”—The Washington Post Book World

"Another Fatal Vision from a master of true crime.”—New York Magazine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170768554
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	07/09/2019
Edition description:	Unabridged

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