Friday, October 6, 2023

10.6.2023 - While Idaho Slept

While Idaho Slept by J. Reuben Appelman

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Perennial and Paperbacks for gifting me a digital ARC of this true crime story by J. Reuben Appelman - 4 stars!

The heartbreaking story of the senseless murders of four Idaho college students in November 2022 was all over the news as was the nationwide search for the killer.  Thankfully, the perpetrator was caught and is awaiting trial, although he waived his right to a speedy trial and no date has been set.

I really appreciated the fact that this book focused on the lives of the four students and was not all about the killer.  The author obviously did a lot of research into their lives and their families, and also gave strong evidence against the suspect.  Like many, I am fascinated by true crime stories and this was a good one.  It might have been better to wait until a verdict was in hand, but it was a well-written look into this sad case.

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