To the Last Breath
To the Last Breath
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Brief
256
Book • Nonfiction
Texas • 1980s
1991
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In To the Last Breath, Carlton Stowers recounts the harrowing 1994 murder of two-year-old Renee Goode and the determined pursuit of justice by her grandmother Sharon Couch, veteran police officer Sue Dietrich, and Assistant District Attorney Jeri Yenne, revealing the systemic failures of law enforcement and the chilling greed of Renee's father, Shane. The book involves the tragic loss of a child.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Emotional
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Carlton Stowers' To the Last Breath is praised for its gripping narrative and detailed investigation into real-life crime, drawing readers into the emotional journey of a family. However, some reviewers find the pace slow at times, and occasional repetition in the storytelling. Overall, it delivers a compelling, though sometimes uneven, true-crime experience.
Who Should Read To the Last Breath?
Readers who enjoy gripping true crime narratives will find great interest in Carlton Stowers' To the Last Breath. Fans of Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City and Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood will appreciate the meticulous research and compelling storytelling found in this haunting exploration of real-life crime.
952 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
256
Book • Nonfiction
Texas • 1980s
1991
Adult
18+ years
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