Unmasked

I read this from start to finish in one day. Like most of America, I am completely enthralled with the dark parts of history, namely the crime and the murders - especially those that remain unsolved. Paul Holes uses his memoir to write not just about his life, but mainly his fascinating career solving cold cases. He writes about his involvement in the following cases: Lacie Peterson, Jaycee Dugard, and the Golden State Killer. There are lots of other cold cases peppered throughout - but those were some of the notorious cases he worked on during his career. The one he obsesses over the most (causing strains in family life) is of course The Golden State Killer. His insight and behind the scenes knowledge of these infamous cases will keep readers on edge. At times a little braggy, but how can you not be when you have a career like his under your belt. A perfect book for those interested in cold cases and forensics. 

I'll Be Gone in the Dark

Impeccably researched and written, Michelle McNamara does an impressive job piecing together what exists of America's most notorious and least known serial killer, the golden state killer. Obsessive and determined, Michelle spent years tracking down leads, reading old police files, newspapers, interviewing victims and more to try and create a profile to understand more about the sadistic man who killed more than a dozen people, raped over 50 women, and burglarized over 100 homes in California during the seventies and eighties. Unfortunately she never got to see the man responsible caught and found, she died in 2016. Her husband and researcher finished her book for her and shortly after its release the Golden State killer was found, caught by DNA evidence. Compelling and dark, this true crime story will keep you up at night.