The Carpool Detectives - Chuck Hogan
Pub. Date: July 29, 2025
She read
During COVID, four mothers work together to try to solve a more than decade old cold case mystery involving the homicide of a business owner and his wife.
Although it reads like a novel, this is a true crime account, with names of all but the “carpool detectives” and some aspects of the story changed. It was interesting to learn the backgrounds of these amateur sleuths and how their histories led to their interest in this case. I get that trying to do this during COVID while caring for one’s family was very difficult, but I thought sometimes the narrative dwelled on that a bit too much.
The author takes time to fully develop the characters involved in the case, and as with any murder, there are red herrings and twists in the investigation. It truly is incredible how much information these four women uncovered, despite being hampered by COVID restrictions and initial reluctance on the part of law enforcement to share details. I thought the ending felt a bit rushed. I would have preferred more time spent on the unraveling of the solution and all the logistics to truly understand it.
This read is a great treat and perhaps a motivator for armchair detectives!
Thanks to #NetGalley and @RandomHouse for the DRC.
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