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I listened to this on audio because it was the fastest way for me to get it. It’s nice that it’s read by the author because so many of us are familiar with his voice. However, he sounds a bit stilted and unnatural reading his own words. Nevertheless it’s a really good memoir.
Great insight into what it takes to do the very tough job that Paul Holes spent most of his life doing. I mean it's no surprise that his personal life suffered, and in some respects still suffers, from taking on the demons he takes on voluntarily.
If you have or had any interest in The Golden State Killer you won't need me to tell you that this is a must read but just in case, if you have any interest in The Golden State Killer this is a must read. :)
Recommend reading [b:I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer|35068432|I'll Be Gone in the Dark One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer|Michelle McNamara|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1499131009l/35068432._SY75_.jpg|56363890] before reading this.
This was gut wrenching at times and just makes you realize how much one determined person can do. He was involved in so many different cases, and has touched so many lives- its astonishing.
Autobiographies are always interesting to read because you're only getting one side of the story. For the most part, Holes seems to be pretty aware of his obsessive nature. I was left thinking that there are so many things in this world--catching a serial killer/rapist from a cold case being one of them--that require that kind of obsessive dedication.
Interesting story of Holes's life and the crimes he's solved, many of which are not for the faint of heart.
Interesting story of Holes's life and the crimes he's solved, many of which are not for the faint of heart.
I'm usually not a big true crime reader, but I enjoyed 'Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases'. In this memoir, Paul Holes speaks about his history working as a crime scene investigator and detective. He's most famous for locating the infamous Golden State Killer.
Holes discusses the gruesome details of the cases he was assigned to, as well as the heavy toll his family took as a result of his of his work. This psychological toll made Paul Holes reevaluate his personal life journey in relation to both his work and his family.
'Unmasked' shares it all: Paul Holes detailed work history, the cases he successfully closed, and the heavy life lessons learned along the way!
Thank you so much to Celadon Books for the gifted copy.
Holes discusses the gruesome details of the cases he was assigned to, as well as the heavy toll his family took as a result of his of his work. This psychological toll made Paul Holes reevaluate his personal life journey in relation to both his work and his family.
'Unmasked' shares it all: Paul Holes detailed work history, the cases he successfully closed, and the heavy life lessons learned along the way!
Thank you so much to Celadon Books for the gifted copy.
Loved this book. Great mix of personal life with the crimes that Paul worked. As a listener of his podcasts I found myself reading the book in his voice.
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark really messed me up, but this memoir’s premise had me ready to hear about GSK again. Holes, the detective who unceasingly worked this case for 24 years, details his processes, wrong turns and right, and how the obsession unraveled his personal life. It’s not only about GSK, but it’s the crux. He speaks of his close friendship with Michelle McNamara and her hand in keeping the case forefront. Science is cool!
From McDonald’s to drug analyst. Paul Holes definitely grew in his career. However, his aim was to become a criminalist. It didn’t take him long to decide that he wanted to become a criminal for profiler may have taken him three years, but that’s the goal he had. Meanwhile newly married, his wife Lori wanted children.
So many victims. So many shattered lives. So many scars. How one feels about such things is subjective but the scars never fade in the pain it’s always about the way it’s a terrible way to spend your life.
Holes retired young at the age of 50, but there was one case he could not forget. There was someone who was a psychological terrorist, known as the East Area Rapist. Then Paul considered the case of the Golden Gate Killer…a cold case for over 40 years
In the decades that passed, DNA technology grew by leaps and bounds, and this included DNA segment triangulation. DNA results and research get better every year. DNA that failed to convict 20 years ago can be used with today’s advanced scientific methods.
Unmasked reminded me of the television show, Quincy, with Jack Klugman. Hole's personal life played into his professional life as he experienced panic attacks that began when he was 15 years of age. With Holes always seeing the dark side of humanity it started to have a terrible consequence on his marriage. It began to fall apart the more he saw the dark side of humanity. He could not balance a happy family life with the things that he saw on the job.
This book illustrates Holes' amazing investigative process. But then there is the fact that he wanted answers to questions that might never be found. Even this question - how could a loving God allow such cruelty in this world we live in?
He could never not rest well with cold cases and his determination to find as many of these serial killers as he could was of primary importance. Finding closure for families of victims was paramount to him.
How did Paul Holes feel about cold cases? He said as long as someone is looking, there’s a chance for the case to be solved. So he left no stone unturned. Every cold case was a challenge, however, there were times when he had to move onto the next challenge. He never viewed victims as just a name or a file number. They have were people with stories. People whose stories deserved to be told with justice. People who deserved to be found. EchoStar
Paul Holes was gifted. He was able to combine science and his incredible instinct to prove or disprove the theories that he was developing in his career. Truly a compelling, unforgettable read.
Many thanks to Celedon Books for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
So many victims. So many shattered lives. So many scars. How one feels about such things is subjective but the scars never fade in the pain it’s always about the way it’s a terrible way to spend your life.
Holes retired young at the age of 50, but there was one case he could not forget. There was someone who was a psychological terrorist, known as the East Area Rapist. Then Paul considered the case of the Golden Gate Killer…a cold case for over 40 years
In the decades that passed, DNA technology grew by leaps and bounds, and this included DNA segment triangulation. DNA results and research get better every year. DNA that failed to convict 20 years ago can be used with today’s advanced scientific methods.
Unmasked reminded me of the television show, Quincy, with Jack Klugman. Hole's personal life played into his professional life as he experienced panic attacks that began when he was 15 years of age. With Holes always seeing the dark side of humanity it started to have a terrible consequence on his marriage. It began to fall apart the more he saw the dark side of humanity. He could not balance a happy family life with the things that he saw on the job.
This book illustrates Holes' amazing investigative process. But then there is the fact that he wanted answers to questions that might never be found. Even this question - how could a loving God allow such cruelty in this world we live in?
He could never not rest well with cold cases and his determination to find as many of these serial killers as he could was of primary importance. Finding closure for families of victims was paramount to him.
How did Paul Holes feel about cold cases? He said as long as someone is looking, there’s a chance for the case to be solved. So he left no stone unturned. Every cold case was a challenge, however, there were times when he had to move onto the next challenge. He never viewed victims as just a name or a file number. They have were people with stories. People whose stories deserved to be told with justice. People who deserved to be found. EchoStar
Paul Holes was gifted. He was able to combine science and his incredible instinct to prove or disprove the theories that he was developing in his career. Truly a compelling, unforgettable read.
Many thanks to Celedon Books for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Hats off to Robin Gaby Fisher for the careful handling of very difficult topics. Thank you Paul for the work you do. Very interesting read as I was particularly invested in the GSK for years and celebrated Joseph DeAngelos arrest.
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