Title: Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery
Author: Robert Kolker
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Description:
“Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery” by Robert Kolker, released in paperback on May 6, 2014, is a compelling and haunting exploration of the unsolved case of the Long Island serial killer. Kolker meticulously investigates the lives and tragic deaths of several young women whose bodies were discovered along a stretch of Long Island’s Oak Beach. Through extensive research and interviews with victims’ families, law enforcement officials, and community members, Kolker sheds light on the complex social and economic factors that contributed to the women’s vulnerability and the challenges in solving their murders. With empathy and journalistic rigor, Kolker delves into the lives of the victims, their families’ search for justice, and the systemic failures that allowed their killer to remain at large. “Lost Girls” is a gripping true-crime narrative that not only highlights the urgency of addressing violence against women but also offers a poignant tribute to the lives lost and the ongoing quest for answers and accountability.