"To the Last Breath" is a non-fiction book by Carlton Stowers that was published in 1992. The book tells the true story of the 1984 murder of a Texas man named Ron McClendon and the subsequent trial of his ex-wife, Marjorie Nugent, and her companion, Bernie Tiede. Nugent, a wealthy widow, had taken up a close relationship with Tiede, a young mortician, who eventually shot and killed McClendon. The book explores the relationship between Nugent and Tiede, their motives for the murder, and the investigation and trial that followed. Stowers delves into the psychological and emotional factors that led to the crime and provides an in-depth look at the legal system in Texas. "To the Last Breath" raises questions about the nature of relationships and the lengths people will go to in order to protect what they love.
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