Exposed
The Secret Life of Jodi Arias

Jane Velez-Mitchell

Trashy. Voyeuristic. Salacious. A high profile murder case that was all of these things could do no less than spawn a book that reflects these same characteristics. Although there are a few bits in the writing style that give me a bit of an eye twitch ("killed him to death"? As opposed to what, killing him to inconvenienced?) I found this a quick read, obviously geared toward an audience looking for the gruesome and salacious inside story.

Starting with the discovery of the murdered Travis Alexander, the book begins with the life of the perpetrator and victim, as well as their time together, relationship and breakup, and bits of what was seen by friends and acquaintances, then alternates chapters with coverage of the investigation and trial. Although not for the faint of heart in some respects, this book will surely satisfy all the morbid fascination of any true crime fan.