Death on Ocean Boulevard

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR DEATH ON OCEAN BOULEVARD

"Caitlin Rother skillfully chronicles one of the most fascinating and controversial cases of the past decade. Big money, sex and a questionable death make for an addictive read." - Kathryn Casey, bestselling author of In Plain Sight

"The Rebecca Zahau case is one of the great crime mysteries of modern times. It took an author of Caitlin Rother's caliber to bring it into sharp focus. A riveting read." - Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Rother's meticulous journalism shines through in this authoritative account of the Rebecca Zahau death incident. It's difficult to know what to think of this kaleidoscopic case, but Rother provides the multiple perspectives and theories in a balanced manner, along with some significant surprises. If you think you know this case, think again. And read this book." - Katherine Ramsland, professor of forensic psychology and author of The Psychology of Death Investigations

"Was it suicide or was it murder? Investigative journalist extraordinaire Caitlin Rother masterfully examines the controversial death of Rebeca Zahau in Death on Ocean Boulevard. What truths does she uncover? Riveting!" - Dan Zupansky, host of the "True Murder" podcast

"This book is a deep dive into the muddy waters of a fascinating case. Caitlin Rother is methodical and brilliant in her reporting!" - Martha Steele, host of the "3 Book Girls" podcast

"A suspicious headline-making death proves to be only the beginning as Rother unlocks the door of this real-life mansion of horrors to reveal a shocking true story of money, power, duplicity and scandal." - Michael Fleeman, New York Times bestselling author

"Caitlin Rother again blows the lid off a headline-making case that shook an upscale California community. Moments will astound and disturb you. All true-crime buffs should be drawn to this first-class reporting and stay until the last page is turned." - Ron Franscell, author of The Darkest Night

"Using her innermost understanding of suicide, Caitlin Rother connects you with the heart-wrenching details of the Coronado Mansion Case. Prepare to be deeply immersed in this beautifully written, impeccably researched book right up to the gripping epilogue. The new facts never before exposed about this case will shock you! DEATH ON OCEAN BOULEVARD is a must-read for any true crime fan!" - Alan R. Warren, host of the "House of Mystery" podcast

"Gripping. Propulsive. A tour de force of true crime storytelling. Rother is a rare talent, and Death on Ocean Boulevard an instant classic of the genre." - Kevin Deutsch, host of "A Dark Turn" podcast


Praise for Caitlin Rother

"A close look at a killer...Lost Girls by veteran journalist and true-crime writer Caitlin Rother is a deeply reported, dispassionately written attempt to determine what created a monster and predator. It is a cautionary tale and a horror story, done superbly by a writer who knows how to burrow into a complex case without becoming captive to her sources." --The Los Angeles Times

"A true crime triumph for Caitlin Rother... It's a grim and bloody tale, one that directs our attention to the often-shocking complexities of the human animal and the sordid depths to which he may descend. Rother, who was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize during her tenure at the U-T, tells it well, thereby solidifying her star status in the field of true crime." --The San Diego Union-Tribune on Dead Reckoning

"We've finally found the next Ann Rule! Caitlin Rother writes with heart and suspense. Dead Reckoning is a chilling read by a writer at the top of her game." --Gregg Olsen, author of A Twisted Faith

"Riveting... a story that will haunt you... Rother presents a fascinating study of one woman's evil and greed--that ultimately leads to the murder of a kind-hearted millionaire. The compassion the author shows for the victim and the victim's family makes this book an emotional and gripping tale from beginning to end." --Aphrodite Jones, New York Times bestselling author, on Then No One Can Have Her