Scott, Robert

The Girl in the Leaves

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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
£9.82

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.

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