This memoir is written by a journalist turned private investigator after she witnesses the death row execution of Jesse Tafero. After spending time solving other people's mysteries, she decides to try to solve the case that has been haunting her: was Jesse Tafero really guilty of the crime that ultimately led to his death? As someone who is really interested in prison reform and the abolishment of the death penalty in the United States, I thought I would really like this one. However, I found the writing to be very repetitive. McGarrahan talks to many people connected to the crime (Jesse's girlfriend, defense attorneys, medical examiners, witnesses, etc.) and once she writes about those interviews, she sums up what she now knows about the case. For some people, this might be helpful in order to keep track of the information she is providing, but for me it got boring and I skimmed through her recaps. Basically, if you are interested in true crime (death row cases specifically), there are better pieces of literature out there and I would advise skipping this one unless you have a specific interest in Tafero's case.
(PUB DATE: 02/02/2021)
(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)