"The hook for me was that the case seemed solvable."
I'd first heard about this book quite some time ago due to the tragic tale of its author who died before publication and before her hunches could be vindicated. Imagine the mystery that haunted you for years not being solved in your lifetime. I heard a number of interviews with her husband, Patton Oswald which definitely persuaded me to buy a copy, for what better tribute to someone than to read about their obsession.
The obsessive nature of trying to unmask a serial killer and the kind of people that invest so much time in trying to find answers makes for a compelling read. The characters are not the victims or the perpetrator, they are the people whose obsessive optimism drives them to find answers, despite often putting themselves potentially in danger - either physically or mentally through the process.
Michelle McNamara leaves an unforgettable legacy of tenacity and observation and a thought provoking read that is often difficult, due to the content.
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