I'll Be Gone in the Dark

“You'll be silent forever, and I'll be gone in the dark,” you threatened a victim once. Open the door. Show us your face. Walk into the light. - Michelle McNamara, I'll Be Gone in the Dark

This book hit me hard. I remember exactly where I was when I heard the Golden State Killer was arrested. I was in the library, working on an assignment at the time. I decided to take a short break and it was all over twitter— “Golden State Killer caught after 25 years” My heart was in my throat— I was elated. In fact, I remember making a noise quite loudly and saying something like “ohmygodnowaynowaynoway” Yes, people turned to stare.

And then I cried for about fifteen minutes. Full on sobbed. Mind you, I live half a world away and I wasn't alive when his crimes took place. So, I have no personal connection to this case. Yet, I couldn't help but feel an immense amount of relief and a sense of justice for the victims and their families.

I have nothing but good things to say about this book. It was written in a way that was accessible and informative at the same time. McNamara's writing style was great and often chilling. A really good read for fans of true crime.