{"id":326,"date":"2024-06-11T16:17:26","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T16:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmundastone.com\/?page_id=326"},"modified":"2025-08-28T21:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T21:39:20","slug":"reviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edmundastone.com\/index.php\/reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMissing, Murder Suspected pulls you right into the lives of everyone involved\u2014the victims, the accused, and even the investigators. It\u2019s not just about the crime; it\u2019s about the people behind it. The way Edmund (Ed) J.A. Stone brings these real-life cases to life makes you feel like you\u2019re living through the events. It\u2019s gripping without being overly dramatic, which I really appreciated.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tEmma R.<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tI love true crime, but what stood out to me about this book is how detailed it is without feeling like a dry history lesson. It really gives you a sense of how investigations worked back then and how forensic science was evolving. Some of the details are chilling, but they\u2019re never sensationalized. It\u2019s a well-researched, thoughtful take on some fascinating cases.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tJames L.<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMost true crime books just focus on the case, but this one makes sure you really understand the people involved. You get to know the victims before they become just another name in a court report. That made the book more emotional for me\u2014these aren\u2019t just stories; they were real lives. It\u2019s rare to find a true crime book that feels this personal.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tSophie M.<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEven though it\u2019s nonfiction, the writing flows like a novel. I kept forgetting I was reading about actual events because the storytelling was that smooth. There\u2019s no unnecessary filler or over-the-top dramatization\u2014just a well-told, true story that keeps you turning the pages. If you like crime novels but want something real, Missing, Murder Suspected is a great pick.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tDaniel K.<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat I liked most about Missing, Murder Suspected is that it doesn\u2019t just tell you what happened\u2014it makes you think. Some of these cases aren\u2019t straightforward, and it really makes you question things like justice, guilt, and how people\u2019s lives can change in an instant. It\u2019s not just about murder; it\u2019s about human nature. Definitely one of the more thought-provoking true crime books I\u2019ve read.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tRachel T.<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt\u2019s interesting to see how these cases were handled back in the day, before modern forensic technology. The way the police pieced things together, sometimes making mistakes along the way, is fascinating. The book does a great job of showing how investigations unfolded and how even small details made a big difference. It\u2019s a great read if you\u2019re into classic detective work.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tMichael S.<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSome true crime books are too heavy or gruesome, but Missing, Murder Suspected strikes a good balance. The cases are definitely dark, but the way they\u2019re written doesn\u2019t feel overly graphic or disturbing. It\u2019s more about the investigation and the people involved than just the crime itself. If you like true crime but don\u2019t want something too gory, this is a solid choice.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLaura B.<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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What Our Readers Say Missing, Murder Suspected pulls you right into the lives of everyone involved\u2014the victims, the accused, and even the investigators. It\u2019s not just about the crime; it\u2019s about the people behind it. The way Edmund (Ed) J.A. Stone brings these real-life cases to life makes you feel like you\u2019re living through the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-326","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edmundastone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edmundastone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edmundastone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edmundastone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edmundastone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=326"}],"version-history":[{"count":87,"href":"https:\/\/edmundastone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/326\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2573,"href":"https:\/\/edmundastone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/326\/revisions\/2573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edmundastone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}