Before I even talk about this book itself I really, really NEED to gripe about the audiobook. First off? Avoid the audio. Just don't even bother.

Secondly, I just don't understand the narration choices here. I really don't. Why did Will Patton not narrate the entire thing? He was the strongest of the three, and the switching up of narrators for a book like this served no useful purpose I could figure out. Instead, it was distracting. I also think I would have liked the first part of the book more had it not been narrated by Ann Marie Lee. I don't know that I can properly express the relief I felt when she stopped talking and Will Patton took over.

Okay, so enough about how problematic the audio was...the story now. It was interesting. I found parts of it really intriguing. I liked the beginning of the story, setting the stage for the middle. I liked how it introduced the reader to Molly and her family, making this recounting personal. I always have an easier time with nonfiction when I can grasp onto a personal connection or story that lures me in and makes me care about the rest.

The middle part was the best part of the book. Not only because of Will Patton (but again...yay Will Patton!), but because the story of the investigation and trial was really interesting.

The end wrapped it all up fine, but really nothing beats that middle section, because it just captured so much. The corrupt sheriff, the investigation, the fledgling FBI, the pins and needles trial. That was all great. It made the rest seem sort of unnecessary.

So, overall - a worthwhile read. But I have to admit, it's possible I would have rated this higher if not for my really annoyed experience with the audiobook.