Once I started reading this book, I realized that I’d already seen the story on a television crime show a couple of times. That didn't detract from a very good, well written true crime story with much to recommend it. It really fleshed out the rest of the story for me. It’s sad and disturbing in what it reveals about life in prison for the mentally ill. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I could not put this book down. I usually take a while to get through a non-fiction book, but not here. The coming together of the two Dr. Gilmers was incredible. I have Huntington's in my family, so reading the events that led to the diagnosis was really interesting. I had never listened to this story on NPR, so I went into it blind. What an incredible read!