Gary Leon Ridgeway was convicted of killing 48 women in the worst serial killer case in United States history. On detective was there from day one through the conviction. This is the story of Detective Tom Jensen written by his son about the search for the killer. Green River Killer A True Detective Story written by Jeff Jensen art by Jonathan Case Dark Horse Books October 2011 Part memoire and part history lesson this graphic novel is 100% interesting. Jensen (the writer) says that this graphic novel isn't supposed to be a history of the killings but rather a way of understanding his father better. Something that may have been difficult if Detective Jensen is accurately portrayed in the book: stoic and very private, quick to internalize the 19 year struggle to find the killer of so many women. The narrative floats back and forth through the 19 years giving details at just the right time to what is happening just then in the story. Jensen does a great job of building tension and showing progression of characters throughout. This is a moody and at time difficult book to read. The first several pages include a part of the story that I have never seen portrayed in a graphic novel setting the stage for the original-ness of this book. This is not derivative in any sense and a true novel via graphics. Case's black and white realistic artwork conveys an amazing range of emotion and depth to the story. The heavy use of black in the panels adds rather than takes away from the details. He his exactly the right note for this novel. A unique graphic novel that fans of the genre and fans of excellent storytelling should read (and will read) over and over. A truly great novel.