In Light of All Darkness: Inside the Polly Klaas Kidnapping and the Search for America's Child by Kim Cross

In 1993, Polly Klaas was kidnapped in a way that people thought only in movies. A man entered the seemingly safe community of Petaluma and then broke into Polly's home during a sleepover. He tied up all three girls and then kidnapped Polly, leaving the other two terrified. Straining belief, Polly's mother and half-sister were home as well. 

Because of this unlikely story, investigators doubted Polly's friends and family despite some bizarre incidents that had happened (and been reported to police) that same evening. This combination kicked off one of the most intensely watched cases in the US. Eventually, tragically, Polly is found deceased.

But the story of the crime, the investigation, and the aftermath are impressivley told by the masterful storyteller and journalist, Kim Cross. Cross uncovers mutliple facets, aspects, and perspectives on Polly's kidnapping and leaves no stone unturned (except for those who rightfully wished not to be).

Crucial, riveting, and meticulous, In Light of All Darkness is an important true crime read.

In Light of All Darkness: Inside the Polly Klaas Kidnapping and the Search for America's Child by Kim Cross, Grand Central Publishing