By The Rivers Edge A True Story Of Identity And Serial Murder – Gregg Olsen

She was the love of his life, and her absence meant there was no way to fix a relationship as complicated and dangerous as theirs had been. Of all the people he’d ever known, he was sure Clairann’s acceptance of his difficult situation was genuine. Clairann had always been his only true advocate. It was true that some of his mental health counselors, social workers, and friends like the Massengale brothers talked a good game. They could be encouraging, even sympathetic, when they listened or observed Douglas’s peculiar strangeness.

Or could do a reasonable job of pretending to be. Only Clairann seemed to really, truly understand. Her acceptance was something that had eluded him since birth. The connection they shared wasn’t based on the never-ending quests for drugs, like so many other couples who’d joined forces to survive the streets. It had been the battle waged against mental illness, one in which they’d both been embroiled in since childhood. Somehow, they’d found each other. No one else could understand the wild mood swings, the terrifying hallucinations, the erratic and dangerous behavior that colored every aspect of their lives.

And now she was gone. He was alone again—with his doubts and demons. Investigating Clairann Gallaway was part of the detectives’ dive into the life of Douglas Perry after he was linked to the murders. Through arrest records, they confirmed that Clairann, then in her mid-fifties, had been working as a prostitute in Malibu, California, as late as 2012.

Authorities said Douglas’s old love had multiple personalities, perhaps as many as thirty-six. When they tried to reach her at a Los Angeles treatment facility, a doctor said she was presenting as a personality named Beth. At least, that’s what she was doing that day. It was true that medication helped stabilize her erratic behavior, but only so much. Clairann, the doctor said, was also known as a bit of an escape artist. Whenever she could manage it—which was a lot—she’d bolt from the facility and find her way back to the beach to sell herself for cash for drugs.

Praise for Gregg Olsen Out of the Woods “Novelist and true crime author Olsen (The Amish Wife) paints a heartbreaking portrait of a woman haunted by her narrow escape from a serial killer . . . As in Olsen’s previous works of nonfiction, there’s plenty of rigorous research on display, but it’s his empathetic consideration of what happens to high-profile victims after news cameras stop rolling that sets this apart . . . It’s moving stuff.” —Publishers Weekly “Prolific true-crime author Olsen offers another exemplary narrative of unimaginable trauma that packs an emotional punch.”

—Booklist “An unflinching look at the aftermath of unimaginable trauma and a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for strength and healing.” —Oprah Daily “This book makes a significant contribution to the literature of trauma. It’s masterfully structured for emotional impact, while also urging us into better-informed discussions.” —Psychology Today “Victims of the most heinous crimes aren’t always at the center of the story when the news cameras, podcasts, and true crime aficionados rush in to document the case.

Often these victims are never the ones telling their story and when everyone moves [on] they are forgotten while their perpetrators live in infamy. Author Gregg Olsen seeks to remedy this situation in his newest work which considers what happens to those victims once everyone else moves on. Out of the Woods: A Girl, a Killer, and a Lifelong Struggle to Find the Way Home, is a heartbreaking tale that forces readers to confront the unbearably grim reality of survival.

More than just the graphic details that happened to Shasta Groene in the Montana woods, Olsen takes readers through the aftermath of what it actually means to have survived the unimaginable . . . An honest story of what it means to be a survivor. A story of trauma and survival that will send true crime devotees through a roller coaster of emotions and leave them shocked to their core.” —Associated Press “Out of the Woods takes you into the dark nightmare world of eight-year- old Shasta.

Gregg Olsen portrays her ordeal with compassion, understanding, and hope, providing an intense look at trauma and its effect on victims and those who love them. Out of the Woods is a remarkable, heartbreaking story told well.” —Diane Fanning, author of Lizzie “In Out of the Woods, Gregg Olsen unravels the horrific story of Shasta Groene, the survivor of a serial killer who lived to tell her darkest secrets, exclusively to him.

This tale is so outlandish and shocking, it will haunt you forever. True crime fans, you have a roller coaster ride waiting for you, so be prepared to be glued to your seat. Olsen has written a masterpiece!”

This is a short excerpt from the opening of “” by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

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