Trace Evidence: The Search for the I-5 Strangler

Rarely do I find true crime books that are written so well. This book, although about a true killing spree, reads like a novel and is hard to put down. I can't count the number of nights I found myself reading it until 2 in the morning. Outstanding journalism which brings in the human interest of the detectives, the victims, and the killer. Must read!!

Wonderfully written and well researched. It provides great insight into the psychological origin of a serial killer. Great Book.

I read the other comments and would like to say to the mother of one of Kibbe's victims that I am very sorry for her terrible loss... One of the elements that elevates this book above most true-crime reporting is the emphasis on the victims, who they were, who loved them, who misses them. Murder can so often seem like just numbers, incomprehensible and not close enough to home to worry about. Along with an excellent, compelling account of the development of the investigation, Henderson brings home the full tragedy.

Being a former neighbor of Roger Kibbe when he lived in Oakley, I originally bought this book to understand what he was thinking, but the book and the story captivated me and held me in suspence. This is an excellent book and I highly recommend it.

Unlike some true crime writers, Bruce Henderson doesn't inject himself into the story. This is a well-written, informative, and riveting read. I've read a lot of true crime books, and this is by far the best! BUY THIS BOOK!