THIS BOOK WILL BURY ME is a pivot for Ashley Winstead and her most personal thriller yet. After losing her father unexpectedly, college student Jane ShTHIS BOOK WILL BURY ME is a pivot for Ashley Winstead and her most personal thriller yet. After losing her father unexpectedly, college student Jane Sharp immerses herself in the world of true crime, joining online sleuths who teach her how to track killers from afar. When the shocking murders of three college girls in Delphine, Idaho, make headlines, Jane and her friends race to crack the case, only to uncover a web of deception and danger far more sinister than they imagined. One year later, Jane breaks her silence to reveal the true story of the Delphine Massacres—a confession that will stun even the most seasoned true crime fans.
THIS BOOK WILL BURY ME is perfect for fans of Michelle McNamara's true crime book, I'll Be Gone in the Dark. This book reads more like a true crime thriller (which it is) than a psychological thriller that you may expect from this author. This book is still twisty at times that you won't expect, but the story does dive into a "story within a story" narrative, which is very different than the author's previous thrillers. The pacing is a bit slower, which took me a bit longer to finish, but I do believe that the reason for the pacing was to fully immerse into Jane's world. The narrative about Jane's father was deeply personal, raw, and compelling. You will root for Jane in ways that you won't expect. THIS BOOK WILL BURY ME is entertaining and suspenseful, and fans of this author should prioritize this book when it comes out in March 2025!
Couple Found Slain: After a Family Murder is definitely one of the stronger true crime books that I've read lately. I navigated the story by alterCouple Found Slain: After a Family Murder is definitely one of the stronger true crime books that I've read lately. I navigated the story by alternating between audiobook and the written book, and the audiobook was much stronger. This book started right into the case of Brian Bechtold and his family's murder. We dive into a world people tend to forget - post conviction prison life. This book provides an in-depth account of Brian's post-arrest and his psychological diagnosis. The narrative was very strong and at times I felt like I was listening to a show on Investigation Discovery (my favorite tv channel). Highly recommend....more
I rarely read true crime, even though I'm trying to read more. One of my most anticipated true crime reads on my TBR was Elon Green's Last Call: A I rarely read true crime, even though I'm trying to read more. One of my most anticipated true crime reads on my TBR was Elon Green's Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York, a detailed depiction of a serial killer often overlooked, The Last Call Killer. At a little over 200 pages, you can read this book in one sitting easily!
Last Call tackles the backstories of The Last Call Killer's victims, while also talking about how life was for queer people in the 1960s up until the last victim's death. This book was so interesting to me, because as a gay man, I always want to know why people are continuously trying to bring my community down. As I ventured on with the story, the author does a great job immersing you into the case. I did feel that the writing was a bit dry, but I've come to accept that when it comes to nonfiction storytelling. I do wish we got more into the serial killer's backstory, but I do believe that Elon Green did the best he could with the content he was able to find. I'm excited to see what's next for Elon Green's true crime writing career....more
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