‘The Shadow of Death’ by Philip E Ginsburg

My Review (5 stars out of 5)

(Audiobook)

During the 1980s, a killer stabbed six women in the Connecticut River Valley, between New Hampshire and Vermont. Despite rigorous investigations, the murderer has never been caught. Author Philip E. Ginsburg reveals the pioneering forensic methods police and FBI agents used to track the killer.

The only negative comment I can make about this book is that it leaves us without a conclusion. Ginsburg’s highly detailed research highlights the work of all the investigators, particularly that of psychologist John Philpin, who gave up his time voluntarily and risked his own mental health in a bid to track down the culprit. Ably narrated by Stephen Bowlby, the book brings the investigation to life, revealing the torment of victims’ families and the handful of women who survived the killer’s attacks.

A fascinating insight into a series of unsolved murders, that still haunt the area today.

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