Chasing the Devil

My Twenty-Year Quest to Capture the Green River Killer

By: Sheriff David Reichert

Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris

For eight years, Sheriff David Reichert devoted days and nights to capturing the Green River Killer - the most notorious serial killer in American history. He was the first detective on the case in 1982 and doggedly pursued it as the body count climbed to 49 and it became the most infamous unsolved case in the nation. Frantically following all leads, even as more bodies surfaced near the river outside Seattle, Sheriff Reichert befriended the victims' families, publicly challenged the killer, and risked his own safety - and the endurance and love of his family - before he found his madman. But Reichert's hunt didn't end when he finally cornered a truck painter named Gary Ridgway. It would be yet another 11 haunting years before forensic science could prove Ridgway's guilt beyond a shadow of a doubt.

Chasing the Devil is the gripping firsthand account of Reichert's relentless pursuit - a 21-year odyssey full of near-misses and startling revelations. Told in vivid detail by the man who knows the whole story - the man who has stared into the eyes of absolute evil - this is a pause-resisting real-life suspense story of unparalleled heroism.

©2004 Sheriff David Reichert (P)2015 Hachette Audio

good book

I couldn't stop listening and finished the book in one sitting. Very interesting and well written.

best book on serial killers

I've gotta be honest regarding my obsession on serial killers. I've heard, read, and seen countless shows and movies on this subject but this book is the best so far. I particularly like how detective Riechart wrote this book in layman's terms so the everyday Joe can understand it. Thank you Mr. Riechart for giving these beautiful souls a voice!

A reminder of how far forensic science has come

I liked this book for the faith and integrity of the author to see the case through to the end. His patience is a testament to all families out there waiting to know the fate of a lost loved one. His commitment to the the victims as well as the families is a compelling story in its own right. I became interested in this subject after watching a mediocre TV version....the book is better.
More than just a gruesome recount of the deeds of a very sick individual.

An excellent work by a dedicated law man.

I really liked it because it is told from the perspective of the man who hunted the Green River Killer for decades. I also listened to Anne Rule's book about the Green River murders and found it full of facts but nothing incomparison this book.

Very well written account of a monster.

It can be difficult for non fiction books to keep an interest of a reader as the writer cannot take liberties with the story. Whether it the writing or the horrible acts committed by the green river killer, this is a must read that keeps you sucked in.

Fascinating to follow the cops as they go about their business and all that is involved in tracking a serial killer with the countless leads, suspects and evidence.

Sheriff Wordsmith

Sheriff Reichert proves himself to be not only a committed investigator, but a talented author as well.

Incredible!

It is amazing the work law enforcement must endure to catch these killers, and the constant challenges of both the media and bureaucracy. Great and eye-opening read!

Idk but I expected a little more

I read so many true crime books and I think I was just expecting a little more from this one.
I don’t love the random music they would play in between some chapters or was corny and in the middle of the book it skipped a bit.

great but with problems

I really enjoyed this book, but the audio file has a few spots that get garbled because of the audio file. that's the only real problem I had with this book.

Detailed and respectful of the victims

It was enlightening to hear about the case from a firsthand account. Respectful and gripping.