Drs. Debora Green and Michael Farrar, a married couple with two children, lead a seemingly happy life in Kansas City, Missouri. However, Deb's relentless pursuit of perfection and her stalled career take a toll on her mental health, leading to erratic behavior and potential substance abuse. As her issues worsen, the strain on her marriage to Mike grows, particularly as they disagree on how to handle their children and family. The story unfolds in the aftermath of a shocking incident, with both Deb and Mike being questioned by the police.
Ann Rule's A House on Fire
A semi-fictionalized account of a true-life criminal case, based on the lives of married doctors Debora Green and Michael Farrar, who lived a seemingly happy life with their teenage son in Kansas City, Missouri.