From the beginning this story leads you one way, then changes course on you; then does it over and over again until the very end. Being a true crime buff, I knew the name of Polly Klaas and found it VERY interesting the author intertwined her case with the fictional missing persons cases. I was starting to think some of the side stories weren't necessary and just muddied the waters, but by the end everything made sense and proved to be a piece of the puzzle. All in all a very great book and I would highly recommend to everyone that loves a good mystery.