Many thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for gifting me a digital ARC of this true crime story by journalist Shawn Cohen. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 3.5 stars rounded up.
Lauren Spierer was a young college student attending Indiana University when she disappeared in 2011. Even though her story drew global attention and the case remains open, with Lauren never found. She was out partying with classmates and was last seen in a townhouse complex with several wealthy, connected male students.
Like so many these days, it's hard to look away from true crime stories. The author investigated the story when it happened and remained connected to Lauren's family. While this book does put a spotlight on the conflicting testimonies of those involved as well as the police investigation, nothing really new is brought to light. Hopefully this book will keep media interest in this cold case, but at the end of the day, Lauren's family still has no answers. Should be a cautionary tale read by students heading off to college campuses.
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