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Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery

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Award-winning investigative reporter Robert Kolker delivers a haunting and humanizing account of the true-life search for a serial killer still at large on Long Island, in a compelling tale of unsolved murder and Internet prostitution.

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18 comments

  • Francesco Klimczyk
    •November 5, 2023 at 4:31 pm
    The narrator of this audiobook did a fantastic job, and the overall focus of the story was on highlighting the lives of the women who tragically went missing rather than glorifying the twisted individual responsible for their deaths. It's refreshing to see a narrative that uplifts the victims rather than giving undue attention to the worst kind of criminals. This approach should be embraced more often in storytelling.
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  • Alexia Castelli
    •November 3, 2023 at 3:20 pm
    I gotta say, this book really dives deep into the case, giving you a real up-close and personal look. There's been a ton of media frenzy around it, but this book does a great job of breaking it all down and adding that personal touch by sharing the stories of the victims.
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  • Aleshia Galicinao
    •October 23, 2023 at 6:33 am
    I heard about this book from the True Crime Garage podcast, and they were right on the money. Mr. Kolker truly captures the essence of the victims, giving them a voice and bringing them to life. He paints a vivid picture of each individual, delving into their unique personalities and life experiences. No longer are they just defined by their occupation or dismissed as insignificant. They are portrayed as real people, with loves ones who cared about them deeply. It's heartbreaking to think that there are even more victims who remain unidentified.
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  • Marcelino Strelow
    •October 6, 2023 at 5:16 am
    I gave it my best shot to give this book a listen, but the narration is so monotonous and challenging to endure. Apologies, but if the narrator could just inject some variation in their voice, this book might be worth holding onto.
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  • Jessica R.
    •October 2, 2023 at 5:34 pm
    The stories of these girls really make you contemplate. It's astonishing how quickly lives can take a turn, leaving you to ponder what transpired. It's disheartening that due to their actions, no one had the interest or compassion to search for them.
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  • Merrie Ringel
    •October 2, 2023 at 2:49 pm
    I have a fuzzy recollection of seeing aerial footage of the discovery of the bodies in 2011. At the time, I couldn't help but feel a sense of sorrow for both the girls and those who held them dear. It's difficult to assign a definitive rating or provide a comprehensive review for a narrative like this; it almost feels inappropriate to do so. I strongly believe that if these girls had come from different backgrounds, the investigations would have taken a completely different trajectory. Unfortunately, due to their circumstances, they were judged and treated with less significance. This is truly appalling.
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  • Clotilde Lokaphone
    •October 2, 2023 at 8:28 am
    After listening to "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery" myself, I am completely baffled by the negative reviews I've come across. Let's start with the narrator, who is absolutely fantastic. Just a quick search of his name will show you that he has narrated hundreds and hundreds of books and achieved great success. In my opinion, he did an incredible job and was a pleasure to listen to. Now, let's address the criticism that the story is hard to follow. Honestly, if you find it difficult to follow, you're simply not paying attention. The writing is superb and the delivery is brilliant. I usually don't bother reviewing books or other things like restaurants or hotels, but I genuinely believe this one is worth it. If you're a fan of this genre, I think you'll thoroughly enjoy "Lost Girls". Don't give in to the temptation of Googling the story while you're listening to the book. Instead, wait until you've finished and then search the internet to find out about the developments that have taken place since the book was published. Trust me, it's worth the wait.
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  • Lynwood K.
    •August 17, 2023 at 10:21 pm
    I already had some knowledge about this case from watching it on TV, so I was really intrigued to learn more about the progress of the case and the lives of the victims. While it was quite disheartening, I found it fascinating to delve into the tragic backgrounds of these women and how it shaped the aftermath once their remains were discovered. I really appreciated the informative investigation work that Kolker did on the residents of Oak Beach, which was not covered in any of the TV reports I had seen. However, my main criticism is that the book didn't focus much on the unidentified remains. Even if the murders were unrelated, there must have been more information available, such as forensic reports, about these unidentified victims. I understand that there might not have been much background information to find since their identities were unknown, but it felt like they were not given enough attention in the book. Nevertheless, the book was comprehensive and well-researched, making it definitely worth the credit.
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  • Leilani Maynard
    •December 9, 2019 at 3:23 am
    I enjoyed this audiobook. The narrator did a good job and I liked the.content of the book. I see others didn't like how he jumped a round and I also found it a bit hard to follow at times. But I became invested in the victims stories and their families.
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  • Chantelle Wood
    •December 7, 2019 at 12:05 am
    This booked really had me intrigued. It felt it was very honest while still trying to respect the families involved. I feel so sad in the way this case was handled and that maybe if the police had of taken it seriously from the start and responded maybe the result would have been different and the killer found. It was hard to follow at the start darting from one girl to another but after some time it all made sense. Great read.
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  • Shannon Murphy
    •December 3, 2019 at 10:05 pm
    Very intriguing book. The narrator was excellent. It is very clear that the author spent countless hours interviewing and connecting the many pieces of this mystery. Very respectful of the victims families while also grippingly honest.
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  • Leah Segal
    •November 30, 2019 at 3:47 pm
    This is a great audiobook! It kept my attention the entire time, and it leaves you just wanting to know more! It's fascinating, gripping, and the fact that the mystery continues makes it even more intriguing.. Shannon is a mystery in and of herself... I highly recommend - Fantastic narrator as well!
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  • Katherine Herrick
    •November 28, 2019 at 10:34 am
    I had never read anything by this author, Kolker, and I fear that I forever spoiled. After reading"In Cold Blood", I had a similar reaction, knowing that I would likely no longer enjoy light and badly written stories by Danielle Steele or even Sidney Sheldon--the types of books you pick up at the airport for a quick distraction. This is a fascinating story, and my only objection has to do more with audiobooks.com than with the work itself. The absence of chapters or any ability to locate a specific part, especially inside a treasure like this book which is deeply detailed and requires steady concentration, sometimes impossible when driving and distracted by road rage. The plot is gripping, and this author's style of writing and the way he varies sentence structure so beautifully combine to produce one of the best choices I've made. Sean Pratt is a marvelous narrator who never overacts but gets the story across with the perfect tone and tempo. Anyone who is addicted to audio books the way I am can appreciate how a narrator can almost ruin the experience. I've given up on Ann Rule books, for example, because the writing is unimaginative and monotonous, and when she herself chooses to read her creation, it's almost impossible to overlook the voice to hear the meaning. But this guy is great, and I would purchase anything he reads. The author is very talented, and I can happily recommend this to anyone who loves true crime stories with fascinating puzzles to ponder. I really wish audiobooks.com would add some search partition features.
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  • kimberly SCoggins
    •November 28, 2019 at 7:23 am
    Given the reviews & the first three minutes of the book, I was hoping for an awesome read. I was very disappointed. It was all over the place. Jumping from story to story. I understand want to tell each girls story but the back & forth was too much.
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  • Elena T
    •November 25, 2019 at 6:52 pm
    This is a good read. I do understand what people meant when they said he jumps around from character to character. I suggest doing what I did by accident, which was watch the six part ANE docuseries about the girls. It also helped search and for specific podcasts that dealt with this crime. Once I had a visual and A specific layout of the situation then hearing about the girls made more sense and I understood better as I listen to the audiobook. If you go audio book first I think it will then be reinforced if you watch the Killing Season onA
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  • Kelly Torrez
    •November 19, 2019 at 7:51 pm
    My overall thought? Extremely hard to follow! I really wanted to like this book but the story telling was very hard to follow. The book was written to explain characters whom instead of standing out end up being jumbled together, not worth listening :(
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