Vicious Sisters (Novel)

Vicious Sisters is a crime novel written by Maryam Wells. The novel tells the story about the murders of a top Beverly Hills attorney and his wife committed by their daughters. It is based on the real-life crime of Lyle and Erik Menendez, two brothers who murdered their parents in 1989. 
== Synopsis ==
This novel explores the inner lives and motivation behind the murders of Beverly Hills attorney Jacob Manning and his wife Meredith at the hands of their daughters Chris and Terri.
==Characters==
*Chris Manning - The oldest of the Manning sisters who was convicted in the murders of their parents, Jacob and Meredith.
*Terri Manning - The youngest of the Manning sisters who was convicted in the murder of their parents, Jacob and Meredith
*Jacob Manning - Chris and Terri's father and murder victim. He was a top Prominet attorney in Beverly Hills. He had a self-destructive and damaged relationship with his eldest daughter, Chris. He was too controlling of both of his daughters.
*Meredith Manning - Chris and Terri's mother and murder victim. She had an affair with Terri's teacher, whom Terri had fallen in love with.
== Notes ==
* This was based on the real-life events of the murders on Joseph Lyle Menéndez and Erik Galen Menéndez by their sons. Both sons were convicted to life in prison without the possibility of parole on July 2, 1996.
* The names were changed to protect innocent individuals involved. 
* The Manning Sisters were based on the Menendez brothers. Chris was based on Lyle and Terri was based on Erik.
* Jose Menedez was a entertainment executive at the time of his murder, in the book Jacob Manning was a Prominet attorney and Meredith was a Beverly Hills socialite.
* Chris Manning was the mastermind behind the killings. She revealed that her father was too controlling and threatened to cut her off financially.
* Chris Manning is a smoker in the novel.
== See Also ==
* Vicious Sisters: Rich Girls Gone Psycho - Reporter Jackie Tyler interviews sisters Chris and Terri Manning in prison following their conviction.
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