Thirty years ago, a real-life nightmare was unfolding.
 In Light Of All Darkness by Kim Cross was released Oct. 3, three decades after the kidnapping and murder of Polly Klaas.
 Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for my gifted copy for review!
 The author's note at the beginning of the book is important to read, as it outlines how and why the book came to be. Cross's late father-in-law was one of the FBI investigators on the case. She stresses the book contains verifiable documentation, without fabrication or flourishes.
 All angles of the Klaas case are touched upon, from the night of the kidnapping, the search and investigation, the capture and trial of the killer.
 Cross takes care to introduce readers to those in the story, beginning with Polly herself. 
 I knew of the case when it happened in 1993 through news reports, but In Light Of All Darkness provided so much more detail and context. The Klaas case was unique in being one of the rare true stranger abductions, from the child's home with a parent present, and witnesses in the same room. It resulted in honed investigation techniques and evidence gathering. 
 And it's also noted there is a broad media bias toward upper-middle class, white children who go missing.
 For those interested in true crime documentation, this is one not to miss. Recommended.