DreamSE22 reviewed on 7/27/2006

Helpful Score: 7

This book was well-written and easy to follow with none of the boring slumps that sometimes go hand in hand with some true crime novels. I really liked how this book started at the beginning of the Gere's and Mayszak's lives and crescendoed, versus the crime being described in full, vivid detail in chapter one like most books in this genre. By the time we actually got to Brenda's disappearance, I felt as if I knew the family quite intimately and I was emotionally attached and affected as well.

The only time I grew restless with this book was when we had to read about scumbag Mike Green's biography toward the end. Thankfully Olsen kept it short and brief enough and we were able to arrive at Brenda's discovery. Along the way, I was also saddened deeply by Joe's demise.

I am truly impressed by Elaine and the way she was able to cope with Brenda's disappearance, Joe's alcoholism, and continuing to successfully raise her sons. What a story! I was so into this book that my eyes became teary when Elaine found out what had happened to Brenda and she was able to seek closure. I was really happy for her.

I am so glad I got to read this book! I loved it all the way through.

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