This is true crime based on the murder of two female hikers in 1996 while hiking the Shenandoah Trail. The author as a female journalist offers a unique perspective diving deep into the lives of the victims and their relationship as much as she focuses on the lack of attention their murders got and the feeble investigation that followed. Because Julie and Lollie were in a relationship it was deemed a murder/suicide and drawn away from the public spotlight. Most hikers were not even made aware that a murder had taken place. When the park service, local police and FBI investigated they tidied it up with a suspect who was already in jail for assaulting women. Kathryn Miles presents a detailed look at why this suspect doesn't fit and the case against him was later dismissed. She portrays these two women not as faceless victims but as daughters, lovers, free spirited and adventurous nature lovers whose lives were viciously taken away. It is true crime well researched and brings light to a case that has until now remained ignored. For those readers of true crime, podcast listeners and documentary watchers as well as armchair detectives. 3 1/2 stars
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