In My DNA

"""Lindsey Wade in her memoir In My DNA: My Career Investigating Your Worst Nightmares exemplifies the characteristics every sexual assault and homicide investigator should have: persistence, creativity, and compassion for the victims. Lindsey's book is a must read for anybody who wants to better understand the highs and lows of being a detective, the emotional toll hearing what a sexual assault victim experienced, and the ultimate reward when all the effort culminates in finding a killer and getting a family an answer."" -Paul Holes, Cold Case Investigator (Ret) and NY Times Bestselling author of Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases ""Lindsey Wade's story plays out like a Hollywood movie-complete with surprising plot twists, evil villains, and a smart, driven detective determined to solve even the most confounding crimes. In My DNA illustrates how a shocking experience as a child can become a calling. Lindsey Wade skillfully takes her readers on a compelling journey through the complexities of criminal justice. A page-turner from start to finish."" -Linda Byron, Emmy Winning Investigative Reporter ""These are the true stories of the monsters stalking our children and the dedicated detective who spent her career hunting them down. Lindsey Wade's tenacity shines through as she shares the twists and turns in solving each horrific case. From the impact the murders of two young girls had on her childhood that led to her relentless push for justice, In My DNA takes you inside the crime scene tape where true horrors are found."" -David Rose, News Anchor, Host of The Spotlight ""As the mother of Jennifer Bastian, I can speak personally to what passion, feeling and connectedness Lindsey has had with each of the cases she toiled over endlessly. When the public was just learning the term ""cold case,"" Lindsey didn't care, nothing was ever ""cold"" to her. Her vision, her research abilities, and her doggedness influenced an entire law enforcement community."" -Pattie Bastian, Jennifer Bastian's Mother ""Riveting, true life story of one of the most truly dedicated, tenacious compassionate detectives in Washington State. Lindsey provides an inside look into the real everyday challenges and horrors that all detectives come face to face with: PURE EVIL!"" -Dave Reichert, Lead Investigator on Green River Serial Murders, Retired King County Sheriff and U.S. Congressman"