Traci's Book Reviews: Witness for the Prosecution of Scott Peterson by Amber Frey

There are not many people who can say that they were not at least a little interested in the Scott Peterson case. I was interested, and that interest was only fueled by my steady (weekly, if not daily) diet of People magazine, CNN.com, and other news programs. I watched for the verdict in the case to be posted on the CNN website while at work, and did the same thing a few weeks later when the death penalty was announced. But, I didn't really give any more than a passing thought to Amber Frey until I saw her on Oprah in January. She was on the show to promote her book Witness for the Prosecution of Scott Peterson- her personal account of the part she played in the case. After seeing this interview, I decided to check out her book.

First of all, I read this in one sitting on a Sunday night. Obviously, that means no brain power required when reading this book. But it also means I just couldn't tear myself away. I felt like reading this book just gives you a small view into the twisted world of Scott Peterson- a man who was calling her and telling her he wanted to see her while just outside people were holding a vigil for his missing pregnant wife. That is really what kept me reading, because I just couldn't believe some of the things he did! Also, it was a bit like a mystery novel- there was suspense! Did he ever wonder why she was asking him certain questions? How did she even get involved with him? Was she ever in danger? All of these questions are answered throughout the book, and you will get chills when you read the answers to the last question.

Someone wrote a review of this book criticizing Amber for profiting off this case. I disagree. In the book, she talks about how she was offered tons of money and gifts for an exclusive interview during the trial- even from Diane Sawyer! She wouldn't do it though- she felt like she was Laci's voice during the case. It's obvious that people want to hear about her involvement with Scott Peterson and their taped conversations that helped convict him. I say let her have the chance to tell her side of the story- if that means she wants to write a book and be on Oprah, then go ahead. I think that she was very courageous in helping the police by pretending to still be in a relationship with him and taping their conversations. She went through a lot during the trial, and deserves some good in her life.