Cherry Walker was a
lovely human being. Although mentally challenged, she was kind and
loving and trying hard to make a life on her own. Kim Cargil, an
abusive mother, left her young son, Timmy, with Cherry for days on
end, often not calling in to tell her when to expect her. Cherry
didn’t mind. She loved the boy, but then the courts became
involved. Kim was about to lost custody of her son. Cherry was
supported to testify. She was terrified and with good reason. Kim had
no intention of allowing her to testify.
In this true crime
novel, we meet a frightening killer. Kim abused her husbands, her
children, and was ultimately convicted of killing Cherry. She is
presently on death row in Texas.
If you enjoy this
genre, this is a good book. The story is told in reporting style. The
facts are prominent, but beneath we get a sense of the characters. If
you want a more character driven novel, you may not enjoy the facts
only style, but in a way it makes the horror that more apparent.
I enjoyed the book
and recommend it if you enjoy true crime, or a detective novel that
emphasizes facts above delving into the characters’ minds.
I received this book
from Kensington Books for this review.
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