Jon Wells
Forfatter af Sniper: The True Story of Anti-Abortion Killer James Kopp
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I ordered a manga, and got this instead. They refunded my money, told me to keep the book, but still wouldn't give me my manga. I pitched a hissy fit and then read the book, hoping it would be terrible so I could continue throwing a fit.
I don't normally read a lot of true crime, but I'm not sure why. I'm a big fan of forensic mysteries, and the more realistic they are the better (I can't stand dramatized portrayals of forensic science). As I read the first few chapters of Vanished, I found myself getting irritated because it wasn't much of a mystery. The killer was caught almost immediately and there was no doubt that he did it. So what was the rest of the book supposed to be about?
A lot. I really like that Jon Wells actually told the story in the order that it was discovered. It really was like I was sitting in the passenger seat of the police car, learning at the same pace as the task force.
I like true crime because of its obvious realism (and perhaps I have a morbid fascination with real life horrors), but I wish, probably along with everyone else, that I could see the inner thoughts of all of the people. Not just the murderer, but everyone. I trust the physical evidence, but I'm always doubting witness accounts. Sure Danielle said this, but was it true? Why should I trust her? But I can't fault Wells with this, as there's just no way to know.
Anyway. It was good.… (mere)