It turns out it would take detectives about a decade to solve the case. The investigation would take them through various locations including New Mexico, Florida, and Las Vegas, Nevada. The cops eventually discover a complex web of affairs. In Peggy Sue, they find a seductive woman who often reinvented herself as she went back and forth between rags and riches. When she got together with guitarist Jim Huden, the sparks flew, and their greed would become dangerous.
The author takes us through the initial crime and investigation. In between stages of the investigation, the author tells the story of those involved and their families. The additional stories are there to add depth to what boils down to a pretty thin crime story. The author does write with good pace, keeping most of the narrative interesting. In the end, once the detectives find a very specific piece of evidence, the case begins to unravel. The only reason they found said piece of evidence was basically dumb luck; the criminal failed to get rid of it. The book ends with the trial and punishment. For many readers, some of the ending may not be as satisfying, but it may be a matter of getting at least some justice.
Overall, this was a good book, but not great. It does slow down a bit, then picks up the pace towards the end. Fans of the author will likely enjoy this one. For casual true crime readers, it is an OK book, but it may feel like it had a bit too much filler. This story may have been better as a short crime story in an anthology.
2 out of 5 stars.
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