Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll delves into the chilling tale of young women targeted by a serial killer. Through the perspectives of two women, the novel exposes the pervasive sexism embedded in society.

Many of us find ourselves captivated by the enigma of serial killers, whether it be their psychopathic minds, their distinctive methods of murder, or even their outward appearance. Standing as outsiders, we are driven to dissect these killers’ unconventional personas, longing to understand their inner workings.

Yet, amidst the proliferation of documentaries, movies, and books dedicated to these infamous figures, the victims—predominantly women—are cast aside and forgotten by history. It is as if these women, who suffered brutal rape and mutilation, were destined to become mere collateral damage in the immortalisation of their killers. This book sheds light on the disparity between how society remembers and sometimes even idolises serial killers, while the existence of their victims—bright young women with futures ahead of them—remains unacknowledged and unspoken.

The author, Jessica Knoll, gives voice to these forgotten victims, highlighting their unrealised potential and the tragedy of their lives cut short.