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A book full of real life cases some more interesting than others but all worth the effort to read about. Maybe it would have been better if it had been less cases and more detail. Some of the cases seem like fillers to pad out the book which is a shame as it is quite a good book for those interested in facts and strange cases

I started reading this and was really enjoying it. However, I did not get the chance to finish it before it expired on Adobe Digital Editions and now it has been archived and I cannot re-download it.
It was really good though and I think I would have enjoyed the rest of it,

The gives an interesting but brife look at fifty cold cases from different parts of the world and includes a look at the investigation into the cases. I would recommend this to people who have never heard of these crimes it is a great book for dipping in and out of.

A book reviewing cold cases, with detail on the crimes, suspects, and where they stand now, plus some discussion points. I'd have preferred fewer, more in depth studies, but that's a wholly personal thing. If you like true crime and would like a book to dip in and out of, then this might be right up your alley.

This review is of a NetGalley edition provided in return for an honest review.

A fascinating insight into the world of cold cases, and how they not only came to be but also how far each investigation has happened.