Aruba: The Tragic Untold Story of Natalee Holloway and Corruption in Paradise

I enjoyed this book because it was written from the heart and the feelings of Dave Holloway really came through.

This book tugs at the heartstrings and leaves you wondering how something like this could happen. I was able to picture the events as they unfolded and feel the frustration that Dave Holloway must have faced. Some of the events were alarming and it's amazing that the Aruban officials were so blatant in their mishandling of Natalee's disappearance. I recommend this book to anyone who likes true crime. It definitely held my attention.

I have read a lot of true crime books, but this one was so riveting I couldn't put it down. I loved the way the book takes the reader through the entire ordeal while leaving the door open for us to decide for ourselves what actually happened. After all, we really don't know for sure, do we? The Shango riddle is incredible and shows that someone on the inside wanted to let us know what happened, but they were too afraid or too closely involved to come forward. Dave Holloway's passion comes through clearly, thanks to his co-authors who must have spent months listening to his heartfelt frustrations while he was trying desperately to find his daughter. His account of the difficulties faced when attempting to work with the Aruban authorities leaves the reader hating the police while feeling a bit sorry for the native Aruban. How tragic that the authorities didn't let the family know until the last minute that their hands were tied due to their overseers, the Hague. One would think that between the Aruban and Dutch authorities working on the case, they would be able to deal with the crime of a missing person without having to defer to an even higher authority. What a bunch of baloney to hand the family so late in the game! Clearly written, to the point, very articulate and passionate. Quick read, yet thought-provoking and somewhat stunning. I learned things I never saw on the news. The only thing left to be answered is "Who done it?" I'd suggest this book to anyone who loves true crime. It made the New York Times Best Seller list for a reason...it's a truly great book!

When I received this book, I started reading and couldn't put it down until I finished it. Definitely a must read. You can't help but share this family's frustrations and sorrow with what they have been put through. It's heartbreaking. It's always been about Natalee. All they want is to find answers and their daughter!

This book is well written, and touched my heart so. I think that all parents should read it, my heart goes out to Dave and Robin, and also Beth and Jug, for what they have had to endure in their search for their daughter. I would like to hope that if this ever happened to one of my kids, that I would have the strength and determination that they all have had to not give up on my search, no matter how long it takes. Dave, the world and God is behind you.