fascinating memoir

Paul Holes is a retired investigator who helped solve the Golden State Killer case. In his memoir he talks about his twenty-year-long hunt for the serial rapist and killer, which includes his collaborations with the late Michelle McNamara, author of I'll Be Gone in the Dark. Paul also discusses some famous cases he had a connection to such as Laci Peterson and Jaycee Dugard as well as other cold cases he worked on throughout the years. The obsession of wanting to bring justice for the victims and their families unfortunately took a toll on his personal life.

This book was a fascinating read as Paul recounts his career and his determination to solve cold cases. It was interesting to learn he has anxiety issues dating back to before he was even in law enforcement. To be able to perform his job well under such stress is really remarkable and a credit to him. He is very open and honest that due to his job it was difficult to be a great father and husband but he takes ownership of his faults rather than play the blame game.

Highly recommend checking this one out particularly if you are a fan of the true crime genre and/or are interested in learning more about the Golden State Killer case.

Thank you to Celadon Books for providing me with an advance copy! All thoughts expressed are my honest opinion.