Review: Fast-Paced True Crime Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 11, 2011
This is a true crime story that opens with a murder, jumps ahead in time, and goes backward as a cop tries to solve the mystery. It's a gripping, fast-paced tale that probably sheds more light on the inner workings of the LAPD than illuminates anything shocking about the act of murder. I'd never heard of this case, but have read and enjoyed my share of true crime stories. I enjoyed getting a little insight into how a detective deals with an old case and the intricacies and politics behind investigating one of your own. The murder itself is of course disturbing, but the way Alexander unveils it is fascinating if you're the type to appreciate a sometimes grisly tale.