PositiveLibrary JournalThe book is entertaining and colorful; it reads like an expanded magazine article ... Amelinckx’s book is ideal for both true-crime and technology buffs.
Daniel Laurison
PositiveLibrary Journal... many fascinating insights and tidbits ... Laurinson’s research and ability to get candid responses from his anonymous subjects is impressive. While academic in tone, the book is accessible and well written ... For readers wanting a glimpse into the closed club of political campaign consultants.
Elizabeth Greenwood
PositiveLibrary JournalAn empathetic, detached portrait of five prison couples ... The overarching themes of the book are pain and the need for connection. Each of the incarcerated people portrayed, as well as their mates, has experienced serious trauma ... The book does an admirable job of showing that hope, like love, is a choice these partners make ... an engaging, informative, open-minded account of family dynamics that are often overlooked.
Bruce Goldfarb
PositiveLibrary JournalGoldfarb\'s clearly written and well-researched book is recommended for history and legal studies audiences. For further reading, suggest Corinne May Botz\'s The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death.
Jason Hardy
RaveLibrary Journal... an outstanding debut ... [Hardy] offers an immersive look at Louisiana’s criminal justice system ... What stands out are the compelling stories throughout, along with Hardy’s sympathy for parolees and genuine insights into the root causes of street crime ... An insightful, impactful book for all social and criminal justice readers, and fans of Matthew Desmond’s Evicted and Sudhir Venkatesh’s Gang Leader for a Day.
Peter Jan Honigsberg
PositiveLibrary JournalWhat sets Honigsberg’s portrait apart is his focus on the lasting effects of isolation and controversial legal process on all involved. The author concludes that the United States broke the rule of law, and is the worse for it ... A sobering book for audiences interested in law and current affairs.
Maureen Callahan
RaveLibrary Journal... riveting, propulsive ... an outstanding account of a serial murderer’s methods and the frantic, conflicted investigation into his crimes ... Callahan recounts the story with a deft touch, blending multiple sources, including his court psychological profile, into a seamless narrative ... Gripping and superbly researched, this is destined to be a true crime classic, alongside titles such as Vincent Bugliosi’s Helter Skelter.
