Witness: For the Prosecution of Scott Peterson

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of the young woman unknowingly ensnared in convicted killer Scott Peterson's web of lies, who risked everything to seek justice for Laci Peterson and her unborn child. Amber Frey's life was full of blessings: an exciting new business, a beautiful home, and most of all, her infant daughter, Ayiana. But Frey had been through some unhappy relationships, and she still longed for a true and loving partner. In November, 2002, she went on a blind date with Scott Peterson. He was handsome, charming, thoughtful, and romantic. Best of all, he was single and ready to settle down-or so he said. Their connection was immediate. Over the next few weeks, Frey and Peterson grew closer and closer. He won her over her with his warmth, humor, and intelligence, and before long, he began to speak of the beautiful future they were destined to share as a family. Soon enough, however, Frey began to suspect that Scott Peterson might not be the man he claimed to be. On December 9, he broke down in tears and told her that he had been married, but had "lost" his wife. This was weeks before Laci Peterson, eight months pregnant at the time, was even reported missing. Scott Peterson hadn't lost her, but clearly he was planning to. Suddenly a relationship that seemed full of promise was turning into Frey's worst nightmare. Frey launched an investigation of her own. The moment she was able to confirm her worst suspicions, she contacted the Modesto Police Department and offered to do whatever she could to help. She began secretly taping her conversations with Scott, pressing him for information but never letting on that she had heard the news of Laci's disappearance.Those conversations became the basis for the prosecution's case against Scott Peterson for the murder of his wife and unborn child. Frey's whole world was turned upside down in the process. She lost her privacy, as every detail of her life was scrutinized by the media, who couldn't seem to get enough of this tragic, heart-wrenching story. But she soldiered on, looking deep inside herself and drawing strength from her faith. Frey became Laci's voice, seeking justice for women everywhere who had ever been victimized by violence.Amber Frey is the author of 'Witness: For the Prosecution of Scott Peterson', published 2006 under ISBN 9780060834135 and ISBN 0060834137.