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Who Killed My Daughter

Lois Duncan
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Who Killed My Daughter

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1992

Book Brief

Lois Duncan

Who Killed My Daughter

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Albuquerque, New Mexico • 1980s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Who Killed My Daughter by Lois Duncan is a memoir-suspense story about the author’s quest to find her daughter Kaitlyn "Kait" Arquette's murderer after she was shot to death on July 16, 1989, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As Duncan navigates grief and frustration with an unresponsive police department, she enlists private investigators and psychics to uncover the truth, revealing potential connections to insurance fraud and drug smuggling. The book explores themes of apathy, violence, and grief. Sensitive topics include violent death and intense grief.

Mysterious

Emotional

Dark

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.0

3,204 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Who Killed My Daughter by Lois Duncan is a compelling true-crime memoir that captivates readers with its heartfelt narrative and detailed investigation into her daughter’s murder. While praised for its emotional depth and the author's bravery, some critics find the reliance on psychic revelations problematic. Overall, it is an engrossing yet controversial read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Who Killed My Daughter?

Readers who enjoy true crime and unsolved mysteries, akin to fans of Michelle McNamara's I'll Be Gone in the Dark, will find Who Killed My Daughter by Lois Duncan compelling. It's ideal for those who appreciate deeply personal narratives and investigative journeys to uncover the truth.

4.0

3,204 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Albuquerque, New Mexico • 1980s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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