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Killing Jodie

Janet Fife-Yeomans
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Killing Jodie

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Janet Fife-Yeomans

Killing Jodie

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

348

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Australia • 1990s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Killing Jodie by Janet Fife-Yeomans chronicles the 1987 disappearance and murder of Australian sex worker Jodie Larcombe and the police's lengthy efforts to gather evidence against her suspected killer, Daryl Suckling. Despite finding incriminating evidence and Suckling's later confessions, the lack of a body initially complicates the case, leading to Suckling's eventual arrest and conviction years later.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.2

53 ratings

72%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Killing Jodie by Janet Fife-Yeomans presents a gripping true-crime narrative with meticulously detailed investigative work. Many commend the book’s compelling storytelling and thorough research, but some readers feel the writing lacks emotional depth and could be more engaging. Despite this, its factual accuracy and comprehensive coverage make it a valuable read for true-crime aficionados.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Killing Jodie?

A reader who enjoys gripping true crime narratives and journalistic investigations would find Killing Jodie by Janet Fife-Yeomans captivating. Fans of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and In Cold Blood will appreciate its detailed account of a haunting murder case, combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling.

4.2

53 ratings

72%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

348

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Australia • 1990s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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