Many thanks to NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing for gifting me an audio ARC of this fascinating true crime story by Corey Mead, narrated by Nikki Zakocs. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!
From 1977 to 1981, Ruth Finley, an ordinary wife and mother from Kansas, was tormented by an elusive maniac known as the Poet. The police, already on edge from BTK’s reign of terror, spent years searching for the stalker. Meanwhile, his cryptic letters in rhymed verse grew more disturbing and violent, spilling into deeds like stabbing and kidnapping.
Go into this one as blind as possible if you can. I hadn't heard of this case before and it made for a more compelling narrative. I appreciated the perspective from the police and detectives who worked doggedly on this case, while at the same time the BTK serial killer was still at large. I can't imagine the pressure and fear they felt, as did the community. Taking place well before cellphones, they did everything they can to uncover the perpetrator. I felt for all involved. If you are a true crime buff, this one is for you.
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