Michelle McNamara - I'll Be Gone in the Dark

I'll Be Gone in the Dark is Michelle McNamara's posthumously published true-crime book about the notorious Golden State Killer. The book chronicles McNamara's intensive investigation into the serial rapist and murderer who terrorized California throughout the 1970s and 80s. It is a gripping narrative that interweaves the chilling history of the Golden State Killer’s crimes with the author's own obsessive, decade-long pursuit of the elusive predator. McNamara, a true-crime journalist, meticulously researched police reports, interviewed victims, and worked with online communities of amateur sleuths to unmask the man she dubbed the "Golden State Killer". Tragically, McNamara died before completing the book, which was finished by her husband, Patton Oswalt, and her research team. Just months after its 2018 release, the killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, was arrested, validating McNamara’s relentless work. The book is both a testament to her dedication and a powerful exploration of the lingering impact of unsolved crime.