Scott, Robert
The Girl in the Leaves
- ISBN 13:
- 9780425258828
- author:
- Scott, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Berkley Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 18.8 x 10.9 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, True Crime, Murder
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Girl in the Leaves: A True Crime Story In the fall of 2010, a shocking series of events unfolded in Apple Valley, Ohio. Four people vanished without a trace, leaving investigators baffled. It was only when a police SWAT team raided the home of Matthew Hoffman that the full extent of the horror became clear. The house was filled with leaves, and a terrified Sarah Maynard was bound and gagged, her fate a grim testament to the depravity of the man who had taken her. As the investigation continued, Hoffman's confession revealed a crime that defied all reason. His tale of evil was one of unimaginable trauma, and Sarah's survival and rescue were a testament to her resilience and courage. This book tells the story of Sarah's ordeal, and the events that led up to it, in a gripping and thought-provoking account of one of the most bizarre mass murders ever recorded. With its harrowing details and shocking twists, this book is a worthwhile read for fans of true crime and those interested in the darker side of human nature.