The I Index

Hell in the Heartland: Murder, Meth, and the Case of Two Missing Girls

Bottom of the pile

17

/100

I Index Overall Rating

Readers

16/100

Critics

17/100

Scholars

N/A

Author:

Jax Miller

Publisher:

Berkley

Date:

July 28, 2020

A stranger-than-fiction cold case from rural Oklahoma that has stumped authorities for two decades, concerning the disappearance of two teenage girls and the much larger mystery of murder, possible police cover-up, and an unimaginable truth.

What The Reviewers Say

Michelle Ross,
Booklist
Miller navigates the delicate intricacies of the case with compassion and respect for all involved, never losing his focus on Ashley and Lauria. Harrowing, beautifully written, and filled with unexpected twists, readers won’t be able to put down this book until they reach the very last word. A new true-crime classic that is sure to engross fans of the genre..
Melissa Stoeger,
Library Journal
Over the course of her investigation, the author falls down several rabbit holes following rumors, suspects, and other area murders, which can muddle the story at times. However, true crime fans who are fascinated by the dark side of rural life and police incompetence and open to a somewhat ambiguous ending will find much to savor..

Publishers Weekly
... a captivating ride through the frustrating twists, turns, and dead ends of a horrifying murder case.