Under The Bridge
Author(s): Rebecca Godfrey
The murder of Reena Virk in 1997 is one of the most notorious and heartbreaking casesin Canadian history. In Under the Bridge, acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey reveals the stunning truth about a Canadian tragedy that captured international headlines.
Godfrey spent six years researching the case, conducting exclusive interviews withparents, classmates, police, prosecutors and several of the youths involved, including Warren Glowatski, one of the two teenagers convicted of murdering Virk. Godfrey also witnessed firsthand the many sensational trials of the infamous Kelly Ellard, the otherconvicted killer in the case. Blending extensive reportage with masterful narrative,Under the Bridge is a suspenseful, insightful story of violence and redemption.
Review(s):
“Godfrey’s portraits are complex and unsentimental. . . . A homicide is best told as a story, and this marvelous book makes this very clear.”
“Easily one of the most harrowing nonfiction books of the year. . . . Godfrey cannily shifts perspectives, which allows for insights not only into the legalities of the case but also into the minds of the teens involved. This is a dark ride.”
“A skilled and emotionally compelling investigation into the dark heart of adolescent society . . . a complex interwoven narrative of the events that is at once intimate and detached. . . A keen-edged and heart-rending account.”
“Both tragic and cathartic.”
“A modern day Crime and Punishment that keeps you on the edge of your seat. A stunning book that manages to terrify and enlighten at the same time. I reread it on a regular basis to remind myself what the best, most empathic crime journalism can be like.”
“A brilliant, compassionate retelling of a horrific murder.”
“Intelligent . . . insightful . . . will be remembered for years.”
“Dreamy, mysterious and ultimately terrifying.”
“A swift, harrowing classic, perfect for these unnerving times.”
“Lipstick, platform shoes and braces have never felt more menacing. The book reads like a breezy bestseller, but it’s Godfrey’s in-depth reporting that gets under your skin.”
British Columbia National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction, Arthur Ellis Award for Non-fiction
ISBN: 9780006391203