Dancing with Death

The True Story of a Glamorous Showgirl, Her Wealthy Husband, and a Horrifying Murder

By: Shanna Hogan

Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu

Phoenix, Arizona, 2004. Former stripper-turned-suburban-housewife Marjorie Orbin filed a missing person's report on her husband. She claimed that Jay, a successful art dealer, had left town on business after celebrating their son's birthday more than a month before. Jay loved his family more than life itself - and no one believed he would ever abandon them. Authorities suspected foul play....

A Wife Lying in Wait

The search for Jay made local headlines. But key elements in Marjorie's story still weren't adding up: Why did she wait so long before going to police? If Jay was away on business, as she claimed, why were there charges made to his credit card in Phoenix? Then, the unthinkable happened.

A Shocking Discover

Jay's headless, limbless torso was discovered on the outskirts of the Phoenix desert - and all evidence pointed to Marjorie as the killer. Soon, an exhaustive investigation would reveal surprising new details about her life - six previous marriages, an ongoing and passionate affair with a man from her gym, alleged ties to the New York mafia, a drug habit - and lead to her conviction for the murder and dismemberment of her seventh husband.

©2011 Shanna Hogan (P)2018 Tantor

All-around good true crime book

I really, really enjoyed this story, and kept going back to it to find out what happened next. A page-turner!
The narrator seemed to be a good fit to the story. I'm a big fan of Kevin Pierce reading true crime books, and at first the female voice confused me a little. But I got to like her, and I believe she was a good selection for a female killer who was so meticulous about her appearance, and so self-centered. The narrator articulates carefully, and I could imagine the killer having a similar voice.
I know the victim was introduced early in the book, but by the time we got to the killer's various husbands & lovers, I had forgotten the victim's name -- so I wondered about each introduction. "Is this the man?"
The last chapter was a special addition, too. The killer apparently wrote an "If I did It" fictional account, and it was a good ending to hear what the killer wanted us to believe.
Good true crime story!

good but

I enjoyed it but the Info seemed repetitive and the author loved cliffhangers. I'd definitely read it for the crazy story.

Very Good True Crime Book.

Thoroughly researched. Very well read. I would definitely listen to another book by this author.

Worth the credit!

Well researched, written and narrated. For all you true crime fanatics, I recommend It, was captivating all the way through.

Evil People....

I am rarely surprised at how EVIL people can be - And at the same time I can't help but wonder "what-if" .... Sad story for All involved, tho truly keeps you guessing as to what REALLY happened....It certainly feels as tho justice was served.....