In My DNA

My Career Investigating Your Worst Nightmares

De: Lindsey Wade

Narrado por: Patricia Santomasso

Lindsey always knew she wanted to be a detective. Her inspiration came after reading about the murders committed by Ted Bundy, who grew up in her hometown of Tacoma, Washington. Also seared into her memory was the 1986 murder of a young girl who'd been out for a bike ride when she went missing. The teen was later found murdered, but the case was never solved. The senseless killing of an innocent young girl would leave a black cloud over Tacoma for three decades.

Lindsey's twenty-one-year law enforcement career was motivated by the horrifying crimes against young women and girls that impacted her and ignited her pursuit of justice for victims.

Take a walk in her shoes as Detective Wade investigates some of the most shocking sex crimes and homicides in the Tacoma area.

Her unique perspective as a biracial female detective working in a male dominated profession gave Lindsey a special connection to the victims and families she helped.

In 2018, dogged determination along with her unwavering passion for solving cold cases ultimately led Detective Wade and her team to solve the thirty-two-year-old mystery of who killed the girl from 1986.

©2022 Lindsey Wade (P)2023 Tantor

A must read for those who grew up in Tacoma

this was a great book. as a Tacoma native it was interesting to hear about local cases- not just Bundy or Ridgeway

Excellent Book !

This book was very good. I liked the way the writer talks to her audience.
Her experiences show the sensitivity she has when dealing with hard situations.
Good read!

Great police work

I love Lindsey, I’ve heard her stories on “Small Town Dics” the podcast and she is an amazing person/policewoman. The follow up she does is a true testament of what a true detective is really supposed to be and always follow.

This author made a difference!

I chose this book because I like true crime, I’m from Tacoma and I was familiar with the cases portrayed in the storyline. Lindsay Wade truly made a difference in Tacoma, Washington State and probably the Nation by setting an example. She is an inspiration for sure. She did a good job telling these stories without sensationalism. What an incredible lady!

Couldn't Finish It

First of all, let me say that I read a lot of what I call murder and mayhem style books. I found the narrator 's voice annoying and almost an AI kind of feel. there was a lot of graphic details which are fine but they didn't really add anything to the story. I never finished the book and I almost always finished the book.

Interesting Read!

This was really a great book! Like the author, I too admire Bob Keppel and Ann Rule. I hope the author will pen another book soon!

The narrator

She was really distracting. She had a planned cadence whether the subject warranted it or not. Over pronounced s at the end of sentences. I think I would have liked it more had the author read it.

Inspiring

So inspiring and love the last chapter. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and loved hearing how she played apart in each case and brought attention to so many that I was unaware of.

Interesting story but narrator is distracting

I liked this over all but I concur with others that the breathy voice of the narrator, planned cadence and over pronounced s at the end of sentences is quite annoying and distracting as others have mentioned. That being said, It is an interesting account of the authors life and career.

Excellent delivery looking forward to her next book

The author writes of many cases
She leaves you confused or trying to connect dots.
However, she leaves me in anticipation, hoping for another book. John Tannehill