Excellent Story of a Sad Tale of Murder.
922120
Brittany Murphy is so good in good roles. In 8 Mile, she was a great love interest, in this movie, she and the entire case (Collette) are stupendous. What grips you is the way this story is told, knowing the ending before then end, and the truth in pieces. This is a great movie, we need more like it.
778409
This story uncovers a plot to cover up a vicious crime, and how justice prevailed.  Many innocent victims died in the process.  The real hero is not discovered until the end of the story.  It will keep your attention through the entire saga.
4506665
This was an incredibly well told story of the twisted paths of fate for a family in a small town. It realistically portrayed the depths of depravity and the redemption of the truly innocent. Masterfully avoiding the pitfalls that most of this genre contain it conveys all the emotion of reality.
3309641
Ernset J Gaines' "A Lesson Before Dying" is an expertly told story with a gut punch.  I LOVED IT!

Which is worse, knowing you're going to be killed for something you didn't even do, loving the condemned man like a son, or being an aquaintance who can't do a damned thing about the injustice?

This poignant story is set in 1948 Louisiana. Grant Wiggins is forced by his aunt and her best friend, Miss Emma, to help a young man condemned to death, and he is no more eager to help than Jefferson is to be helped.  Jefferson was in the wrong place at the wrong time when he took a ride to town that ended up in a robbery turned shootout; since he was the only survivor, the all white jury found him guilty. With his day in the electric chair drawing near, Miss Emma wants Grant to teach her godson 'to be a man', to understand the injustice, and face the end with dignity so she and the community can be proud of him.

Mr. Gaines shows the social injustice of that time and how impossibly hard it is to deal with a wrong we can not change.  I got choked up reading this, especially the journal entry, and know these character will always haunt me.  Gaines puts the reader in Grant and Jefferson's heads, then we feel our hearts being shredded by the circumstances.

This is an excellent piece of literature that everyone should read, regardless of race, age, or anything else.  It's important for people to understand how bad things were before Civil Rights, how horribly people of color were treated, and that is expertly shown in this novel.
1973924
A very good story about a young woman that is very upset because the man that murdered her sister was aquitted
1901393
This is a good book to read.  It is sad in several ways but I found it to be very interesting and new take on a murder mystery.  I don't often give 5 stars but in this case, I felt it was worth it.

The author does a great job in character description and you get caught up in Jake's life.  It also reveals how much influential people can have control over the DA and local police departments.  I feel sure it does happen and the local cops are pressured to close the case under any circumstance.  It is sad but so true when crime and politics meet.

It is just a story and a well-written one, so just enjoy reading and write your own review.  I also agree, we don't need to give away the heart of the book in a review.

http://www.amazon.com/Sara-Gardner-Blow/e/B009FB5RJE
4340882
Well written story that holds your attention from the beginning to the end. While I did figure out who the murderer was well before the end of the book, I still enjoyed the story. I loved the little twist at the end. Very well done.
1350092
Well written but sad story. Gripping and horrifying at the same time. Carlisle is a great writer and I look forward to reading more.
2907934
I enjoyed this book and recommend it to any one who enjoys a good murder mystery. There were lots of twists and it was hard to figure out the ending. A very good story and I think others will enjoy it too.
4230318
A wonderful story narrated by the murdered victim... I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it. Not your typical gory serial killer fiction. It was heart wrenching & taught us that it's not only the dead who endure pain but also the living who suffers with the aftermath of losing someone.
215559
This is a gripping story of the tragedy suffered by innocent humans.  Should be read by all and long remembered.
4790645
This story tells the true story of a sociopath and psychopath who cares nothing about anyone but herself.  She doesn't hesitate to involve her own children in the cover up of the murders of two of her five husbands who help her bury these men on her own property.  I remember well this case as it wound through the trial and appeals phases.  Fortunately, she is no longer to lament her own sad life.  This was a good nonfiction crime book, though not exceptional.
3149858
I read this book with an open mind only to find myself becoming part of  the Isengham family's supporters.  The author takes in the reader with all  the descriptions necessary to envelop you in this sad tale of greed,  adultery and ultimately murder. Your heartstrings are pulled in the  appropriate directions as you become a part of the Isengham family and a  witness to their  loyalty as well as the loyalty of the DeCaro family in  supporting their accused son. I found this book riveting and found it hard  to put down. You know a book captures your spirit when you even dream about  what you have been reading.  The author has captured the turmoil in the two  families but more so in the Isengham family as they all lose an  irreplaceable piece of their lives.  This is excellent reading for a rainy  day.
3208635
This was a great story, one of my favorites. Mostly because it was realistic in the fact that the characters feel real pain and depression. That made gave it a four star for me and then the killer was the fifth. Highly recommended.
4253636
I loved this book.  It held my interest from start to finish.  I consider myself a true crime aficionado, and I would rate this one with some of the best I've read in a really long time.  The victims in this one are the most innocent of victims which makes the story all the sadder, but Ms Pence managed to tell a great, well balanced, easy to follow account of a tragic event.
3816198
My first impression of the story was how sad what The Geres went through .The book is the true story of a young girl kidnapped and murdered and the devastating effect it had on the family. Olsen does a good job of describing the horrific story. It was well written and sympathetic toward the family and Elaine whos title describes her. My anger and the author who tells the absurd reality that the murder suspect rights trumps the family and the child murder while the cops have to walk on egg shells as not to violate his rights.
I learned about Jack Olsen through a prepper podcast in the rabbit hole interview. I look forward to read more of Olsen books and sadly, I learned he passed away.
2789430
This story was sad to start, since it is about a girl that is murdered.  At first I didn't think I could read it since I have children of my own, and the worst nightmare is your child being murdered.  I kept reading it and recommend you do the same.  This is a great book. I enjoyed the way the author wrote about heaven and the different experiences in heaven the main character experiences.  I liked that the story was told by the girl that was murdered. The story was really great and I am sure you will enjoy it.