I went into this novel blind, not even realizing it was true crime. Now, I am a true crime addict. I love Oxygen, Discovery ID, true crime podcasts, and MurderMysteryMakeupMonday on youtube is like prime time television for me. So this book was such a happy surprise when I started reading it.
It is about a case I was not that familiar with, the disappearance of Cari Farver. Rule describes in great detail the background of David Kroupa the man at this center of this story. HIs relationship with Shanna Goylar and her descent into obsession and eventually murder. Goylar used emails, texts, and the internet to cover up her crime. Fooling not only Dave but law enforcement as well. This book was definitely a the truth is stranger than fiction scenario. I was astonished at the lengths this woman went to for a man that didn’t even treat her well.
This book was well written but at times I did feel like there was more backstory or explanation than was necessary. That however, is my only complaint.
I think most true crime fans will enjoy this book and the case itself. Leslie Rule covers it thoroughly.
4/5 stars for me!