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I'll Be Gone in the Dark

One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
Oct 27, 2018LPL_LeahN rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Michelle McNamara possessed a rare gift. She could almost overwhelm you with facts of the deeply disturbing East Area Rapist case, but knew just when to reel you back in with a poetic turn of phrase. In this book, she doesn't beat around the bush about the horror of his crimes, but approaches each with compassion and respect for the victims. Going into this knowing that she tragically passed away before its completion, and before the EAR was caught earlier this year, and that she left behind a young daughter and devoted husband...that made me sad. Now, after reading her only work of this kind, I lament that her promising career was cut short. She was instrumental in spurring this investigation forward, and told the story with such grace. Her passion, dedication, and talent will be missed.