I lived in central Florida when this story started to unfold locally and became national news - and I continued to follow it closely throughout the Summer of 2008. It captured everybodys attention from the moment the first report went in that Caylee was missing, a beautiful, healthy, loved 3 year old living in Orlando with her young mother Casey, and her doting Grandparents.
The case got more and more strange with a new twist every day, keeping me 100% gripped.. right through Casey being arrested, released on bail, arrested once again.. right up until December 2008 when the remains of Caylee were discovered in a local wooded area and the only suspect still being Casey (now jailed pending trial 2011).
This book filled in a lot of blanks for me. The media sensationalised a lot of the story and repeated old news and dramatic statements often - whereas this book provides a very detailed timeline, with lots of additional information about the case including personal correspondence within the Anthony family and other insights which I was very interested to read.
It was a very worthwhile read and I recommend it to anyone with an interest in this case. I would like to read more books on the subject and suspect they will be released after the trial. I have actually already read this book twice and could easily read it again and again as it is well written, friendly but factual.. and the only downside is that it kinda now needs a second volume with the latest updates since early 2009 as quite a lot has gone on in the courthouse since. I have also loaned this book to a relative who also found it a fascinating read even though they did not have previous insight to the case.
All in all - a great read, a good author and a very worthwhile, informative buy.
~ Rest in peace Caylee Marie Anthony ~