Blind Faith

Joe McGinniss

Oct 2012 · Sold by Penguin

About this eBook

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.

Ratings and reviews

The book had become morbidly slow around the half way point. Court sessions were described well and kept me on the edge of my seat. Just took too long to get there

The other books I've read by this author have contained both compelling sections I couldn't put down, & other parts that were so dry & dull I was tempted to skip ahead. This was the 1st book that was 100% excitement, beginning to end. The story itself, & the crime, were a bit less interesting than those in other books, but he made up for that by never getting too dull, either. I'd recommend this book to any fan of the true crime genre. It's not the best of the best, but it's a solidly entertaining read.

True story about a selfish husband who took his wife for granted. He wanted to trade her in for a different woman. Instead of divorcing, he decided to have her killed, and collect the insurance money so he could get out of debt. He also tore away the mother of his 3 sons. I feel terrible for what they went through. I feel hatred towards Rob Marshall for putting his sons through all that. I also feel hatred towards him for trying to use them to make himself look better during the trial.

About the author

Joe McGinniss is the author of eleven other non-fiction works and one novel.