Cruel Death

I'm curious about how Phelps chose which stories to include and what drew him to these specific crimes. Was there a deeper message behind his selections?

The book's in-depth look at forensic and investigative techniques added a new layer of suspense. Did that make the stories feel more real or harder to read at times?

Knowing these are true events makes the narrative more unsettling, but also more compelling. Do others feel it enhances or complicates the storytelling?