True Crime Addict

How I Lost Myself in the Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray

By: James Renner

Narrated by: James Renner

When an eleven year old James Renner fell in love with Amy Mihaljevic, the missing girl seen on posters all over his neighborhood, it was the beginning of a lifelong obsession with true crime. That obsession leads James to a successful career as an investigative journalist. It also gave him PTSD. In 2011, James began researching the strange disappearance of Maura Murray, a UMass student who went missing after wrecking her car in rural New Hampshire in 2004. Over the course of his investigation, he uncovers numerous important and shocking new clues about what may have happened to Maura, but also finds himself in increasingly dangerous situations with little regard for his own well-being. As his quest to find Maura deepens, the case starts taking a toll on his personal life, which begins to spiral out of control. The result is an absorbing dual investigation of the complicated story of the All-American girl who went missing and James's own equally complicated true crime addiction.

James Renner's True Crime Addict is the story of his spellbinding investigation of the missing person's case of Maura Murray, which has taken on a life of its own for armchair sleuths across the web. In the spirit of David Fincher's Zodiac, it is a fascinating look at a case that has eluded authorities and one man's obsessive quest for the answers.

Nah

I've followed MM for years, including Renner's theories on the case. Since he received so much negative criticism, I wanted to know more about how he came to his conclusions because there are interesting points. The methods and content were unimpressive, and he includes irrelevant and random stories about getting lap dances. He also does not possess the vocal talent for an audio book.

written well with a few surprises to keep it interesting

I must admit I have been waiting for this book to come out for a while now; it was worth the wait!
It's very detailed and even though I am following this case and know almost every detail from the podcasts it is still on the "edge of your seat" seemingly every chapter. Can't wait to see what's next from him....

Excellent story!

After following this case and podcast recently, I thought I knew everything there was to learn but this was full of additional information that connected a lot of thoughts and lingering ideas and theories. I recommend to anyone who like true crime mysteries and a must for anyone following the story. I must admit, I expected this to be not as good as the podcast but this is the full story, from beginning to end, not just theories discussed.

one of the best I've listened to!!

So good! Some graphic detail but a very well told story and very relatable. i can't wait to listen again!

Interesting But Ultimately Unsatisfying

Very interesting look at a reporter’s obsession with a cold case story, but full of tangents that go nowhere. The main story and conclusion could have been told in less time, felt stretched out to make a longer read. I enjoy true crime tales but **spoiler alert** wished for resolution.