{"product_id":"leaves-of-horror-the-true-story-of-the-ohio-kidnapper-the-apple-valley-murders-and-the-girl-who-escaped-9798297450158","title":"Leaves of Horror: The True Story of the Ohio Kidnapper, the Apple Valley Murders, and the Girl Who Escaped","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Wesley P. Velez\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Murder - Mass Murder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the idyllic town of Apple Valley, Ohio, life was peaceful - until four people vanished without a trace: Stephanie Sprang; Tina Maynard; and Tina's two children, Sarah and Kody. What began as a frantic search soon spiraled into a nightmare that would grip the community in fear and disbelief. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the heart of this terrifying mystery stood Matthew Hoffman, a reclusive neighbor whose strange obsession with leaves and nature concealed a dark and twisted secret. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen law enforcement finally breached Hoffman's home, they found thirteen-year-old Sarah bound and surrounded by a surreal sea of autumn leaves - but the other three victims were nowhere to be found. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeaves of Horror takes readers deep into the investigation that uncovered the horrific truth behind the Apple Valley murders. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough chilling details, psychological insight, and survivor testimony, this book reveals the unimaginable evil lurking beneath a quiet community - and the extraordinary courage of a young girl who refused to be broken. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than a crime story, this is a powerful journey into the complexities of human darkness and resilience, offering hope amid despair and shining a light on the strength of the human spirit. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor anyone drawn to true crime, psychological suspense, and stories of survival against all odds, Leaves of Horror is a haunting and unforgettable read.","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46333790158999,"sku":"9798297450158","price":1107.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798297450158.webp?v=1768670531","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/leaves-of-horror-the-true-story-of-the-ohio-kidnapper-the-apple-valley-murders-and-the-girl-who-escaped-9798297450158","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}