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Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights
One reporter investigates the secret killers and hidden motives behind the death of abortion rights.
They are going to kill people, investigative reporter for The Nation Amy Littlefield knew, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. As a journalist covering abortion for more than a decade, she had already chronicled many near-death experiences caused by anti-abortion policy. After the anti-abortion movement’s staggering defeat of Roe, she became fascinated with their victory and why they seemed so much better organized than the pro-choice movement. She set out to investigate the murderers of Roe.
Merchants of Life chronicles Littlefield’s journey into the unexplored corners of the most successful social movement of our time. As in every good murder mystery, the killers turn out to be the people you least suspect, like a disgraced former Congressman obsessed with offshore tax evasion and an unknown suburban bureaucrat who wrote America’s most diabolical anti-abortion policy. She reports from a sweaty presidential tour bus in DC, a chaotic Michigan courtroom where a former fetus thief is on trial, and a Texas town that rejects an abortion travel ban. She encounters surprising characters who shed light on how we got to this moment of authoritarian from the pro-choice superfans she meets at the Reagan library to the Senator who couldn’t stop kissing every woman he met. Along the way, Amy draws upon the stories of women who have died from anti-abortion policies and on her own experience as a mother to reveal the life-and-death stakes of America’s abortion wars.
At once clever and poignant reportage, this abortion whodunnit uncovers the deeper story of how we lost Roe—and how we can win back so much more.
They are going to kill people, investigative reporter for The Nation Amy Littlefield knew, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. As a journalist covering abortion for more than a decade, she had already chronicled many near-death experiences caused by anti-abortion policy. After the anti-abortion movement’s staggering defeat of Roe, she became fascinated with their victory and why they seemed so much better organized than the pro-choice movement. She set out to investigate the murderers of Roe.
Merchants of Life chronicles Littlefield’s journey into the unexplored corners of the most successful social movement of our time. As in every good murder mystery, the killers turn out to be the people you least suspect, like a disgraced former Congressman obsessed with offshore tax evasion and an unknown suburban bureaucrat who wrote America’s most diabolical anti-abortion policy. She reports from a sweaty presidential tour bus in DC, a chaotic Michigan courtroom where a former fetus thief is on trial, and a Texas town that rejects an abortion travel ban. She encounters surprising characters who shed light on how we got to this moment of authoritarian from the pro-choice superfans she meets at the Reagan library to the Senator who couldn’t stop kissing every woman he met. Along the way, Amy draws upon the stories of women who have died from anti-abortion policies and on her own experience as a mother to reveal the life-and-death stakes of America’s abortion wars.
At once clever and poignant reportage, this abortion whodunnit uncovers the deeper story of how we lost Roe—and how we can win back so much more.
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Published March 10, 2026
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March 21, 2026Phenomenal work
March 10, 2026
In 2019, I underwent a selective reduction — a procedure in which one or more fetuses in a multifetal pregnancy are terminated to improve the chances of survival for the remaining fetus or fetuses, and for the health of the mother. It is, technically, an abortion.
Reading Killers of Roe further cemented my knowledge that abortion must be an implicit right for anyone, and everyone.
Amy Littlefield's book is framed as a true-crime investigation, a whodunit structured around one of the most consequential legal reversals in American history. Who killed Roe v. Wade? Littlefield, an investigative journalist, follows the evidence with precision and without sentimentality — naming the architects of the anti-abortion movement, yes, but also turning her lens on the liberal enablers who compromised early, who failed to contest the Hyde Amendment, who traded away the poor and the marginalized in exchange for a fragile peace that was never going to hold.
The journalism is meticulous. Littlefield does not traffic in easy villains. She humanizes her subjects — not to excuse them, but because understanding how people come to do harm is the only way to interrupt the pattern. There is a sharp, unsettling wit running beneath the reporting that keeps the reader moving through material that could otherwise feel like a dirge. This is not an epitaph. It is a case file.
What elevates the book beyond political reportage is what Littlefield weaves in alongside the investigation: her own experience of motherhood, the conversations she has with her child about the work she is doing, the way the personal and the systemic keep finding each other on the page. She does not use motherhood as a rhetorical shield. She uses it as a lens — one that sharpens rather than softens the argument. The women who lost access to abortion care are not abstractions. Neither is she. Neither am I.
That is what this book did for me: it made the political personal in a way I hadn't anticipated, but in a way we desperately need. My selective reduction happened in a hospital, with a specialist, surrounded by resources and with geographic luck. I was not in danger of being turned away. But Littlefield's investigation makes clear how thin that margin is, and how deliberately it was constructed to favor some women over others. The Hyde Amendment. The quiet concessions. The slow erosion that looked, for a long time, like stability.
Killers of Roe is urgent, reported, and humane. It does not end in despair — it ends with a blueprint, a clear-eyed argument that the same human agency that dismantled these rights can be organized to restore them. For anyone who has ever held their own reproductive experience at arm's length from the political, this book will close that distance… if you are open to it.
Reading Killers of Roe further cemented my knowledge that abortion must be an implicit right for anyone, and everyone.
Amy Littlefield's book is framed as a true-crime investigation, a whodunit structured around one of the most consequential legal reversals in American history. Who killed Roe v. Wade? Littlefield, an investigative journalist, follows the evidence with precision and without sentimentality — naming the architects of the anti-abortion movement, yes, but also turning her lens on the liberal enablers who compromised early, who failed to contest the Hyde Amendment, who traded away the poor and the marginalized in exchange for a fragile peace that was never going to hold.
The journalism is meticulous. Littlefield does not traffic in easy villains. She humanizes her subjects — not to excuse them, but because understanding how people come to do harm is the only way to interrupt the pattern. There is a sharp, unsettling wit running beneath the reporting that keeps the reader moving through material that could otherwise feel like a dirge. This is not an epitaph. It is a case file.
What elevates the book beyond political reportage is what Littlefield weaves in alongside the investigation: her own experience of motherhood, the conversations she has with her child about the work she is doing, the way the personal and the systemic keep finding each other on the page. She does not use motherhood as a rhetorical shield. She uses it as a lens — one that sharpens rather than softens the argument. The women who lost access to abortion care are not abstractions. Neither is she. Neither am I.
That is what this book did for me: it made the political personal in a way I hadn't anticipated, but in a way we desperately need. My selective reduction happened in a hospital, with a specialist, surrounded by resources and with geographic luck. I was not in danger of being turned away. But Littlefield's investigation makes clear how thin that margin is, and how deliberately it was constructed to favor some women over others. The Hyde Amendment. The quiet concessions. The slow erosion that looked, for a long time, like stability.
Killers of Roe is urgent, reported, and humane. It does not end in despair — it ends with a blueprint, a clear-eyed argument that the same human agency that dismantled these rights can be organized to restore them. For anyone who has ever held their own reproductive experience at arm's length from the political, this book will close that distance… if you are open to it.
November 9, 2025
Amy Littlefield, an investigative reporter for The Nation, spent over a decade covering the topic of abortion. She sought to gain a deeper understanding of the anti-abortion movements motivations, tactics and opportunities and this set out to interview the people instrumental in leading up to the termination of Roe. Throughout her exploration, she encounters unexpected voices that provide insight into the evolution of authoritarian rule, from the former fetus keeper facing trial in Michigan to the antiabortion activist turned long-shot presidential candidate. By integrating women’s narratives and her own maternal experiences, Littlefield lays bare the high stakes reality of America’s abortion wars. The book chronicles up until the perfect storm when the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade and the subsequent consequences it presents for women.
Anyone curious about democracy, women’s rights, and the real story behind pivotal U.S. court decisions will find this book a compelling read.
Thanks to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for providing me with an ARC in exchange for a candid review.
Anyone curious about democracy, women’s rights, and the real story behind pivotal U.S. court decisions will find this book a compelling read.
Thanks to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for providing me with an ARC in exchange for a candid review.
March 10, 2026
Thank you for the ARC copy of this investigative novel. It took me longer than expected due to my own schedule.
The reporting of Amy Littlefield in this novel is unparalleled. She spent a decade researching and writing to educate on the ins and outs of how Roe was killed. How the government slowly and methodically picked away at the landmark decision until it was dead.
A must read to not only learn the history but to know who’s to fight back!
The reporting of Amy Littlefield in this novel is unparalleled. She spent a decade researching and writing to educate on the ins and outs of how Roe was killed. How the government slowly and methodically picked away at the landmark decision until it was dead.
A must read to not only learn the history but to know who’s to fight back!
April 9, 2026
This book left me with so many feelings and opinions regarding abortion, the Hyde Amendment and women’s health.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
In KILLERS OF ROE: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights, Amy Littlefield, a skillful investigative journalist, employs her "sharp wit" and the stylistic elements of a murder mystery to unravel a complex political narrative, transforming it into a compelling and impactful "abortion whodunit."
Littlefield creates a diverse cast of real-world figures categorized into investigators, architects of the anti-abortion movement, and victims of legal rollbacks, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking read.
Amy Littlefield is the Investigator, the book's protagonist and narrator. As an investigative reporter for The Nation, she adopts the persona of a "gumshoe" sleuth, drawing on over a decade of reporting and her own experiences as a mother to investigate the "murder" of Roe v. Wade.
About...
In the wake of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, Littlefield dedicated over a decade to examining the intricacies of abortion rights, aiming to uncover the "secret killers" that threaten reproductive freedoms.
This investigative non-fiction work is masterfully framed as a "true-crime" narrative, diverging from a traditional storyline. The "plot points" consist of real-world events and figures that Littlefield scrutinizes to elucidate the factors leading to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. She adeptly presents this pivotal moment as a crime in need of resolution, employing several mystery-inspired techniques:
Despite its clever framing, the book maintains a focus on the "life-and-death stakes," grounding its thriller-like style in the real-world suffering caused by the loss of reproductive rights.
My thoughts...
Through her meticulous investigation and engaging storytelling, Littlefield invites readers to explore the multifaceted and often hidden dynamics that have shaped the landscape of reproductive rights today.
She expertly infuses moments of humor and levity into her narrative, creating a balance against the weighty subject of documenting a significant rollback of rights. This clever wit not only humanizes the opposition but also reinforces her central message: these figures are not faceless villains; they are individuals who can be understood and ultimately challenged.
The author masterfully crafts a storyline filled with unexpected twists, revealing that the "killers" of reproductive rights often include those we least suspect—namely, liberal enablers who have compromised on early restrictive policies.
In her exploration, Littlefield examines how certain liberal figures and pro-choice organizations may have inadvertently contributed to the erosion of Roe by being overly accommodating or neglecting to contest early restrictive measures such as the Hyde Amendment.
On a deeply personal note, Littlefield intertwines her own experiences as a mother with the poignant stories of women affected by the loss of abortion access, underscoring the life-and-death stakes of the current legal landscape.
Rather than merely serving as an epitaph for Roe, the book concludes with a compelling "blueprint" for reclaiming reproductive freedom through collective action, transforming it into a powerful call to arms.
The book delves into several interrelated themes that encapsulate the legal and political degradation of reproductive freedom.
The narrative powerfully illustrates that the loss of Roe is not merely a legal abstraction but a pressing "life-and-death" reality. Through historical cases like Rosie Jimenez and Becky Bell, the book poignantly demonstrates how restrictive laws disproportionately impact the poor and marginalized.
By pinpointing the specific individuals—both the architects of the anti-abortion movement and the "quiet enablers" who failed to intervene—the pathway to reclaiming reproductive rights becomes clearer through collective action.
The significance of the title lies in its framing of political reportage as a "true-crime" investigation or "whodunit".
The essential takeaway from KILLERS OF ROE (to be released on March 10, 2026) is that the decline of Roe v. Wade was not an inevitable legal evolution, but rather a calculated and human-driven outcome.
Despite the somber subject matter, the book stands as a "blueprint" and a rallying cry. The final message resonates strongly: the same human agency that facilitated the erosion of these rights can be mobilized to restore them, and even achieve more, through focused and organized resistance. The book concludes that the "murder mystery" is not fully solved, as the fight for abortion rights is ongoing, serving as a call to action for continued activism.
Anniversary...
As we commemorate the anniversary of Roe v. Wade’s initial passage, January 22, 1973—a date that has become emblematic in the ongoing struggle for abortion rights—the post-Roe era offers a moment for readers to seek deeper context and fresh perspectives on how we arrived at this juncture.
Timely and essential, this compelling narrative will resonate with fans of true crime and mystery, as well as those who are passionate about defending women's constitutional rights to make deeply personal decisions free from political interference.
I enthusiastically endorse this extraordinary literary masterpiece, which is both captivating and abundant in resources and historical insights for those who are keen to delve deeper. It serves as an excellent choice for any book club. This is undoubtedly one of the top books of 2026!
Special thanks to Grand Central Publishing, Literary Lit, and NetGalley for graciously providing an advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.
blog review posted @
JuditihDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating: 5 Stars
Pub Date: Mar 10, 2026
Littlefield creates a diverse cast of real-world figures categorized into investigators, architects of the anti-abortion movement, and victims of legal rollbacks, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking read.
Amy Littlefield is the Investigator, the book's protagonist and narrator. As an investigative reporter for The Nation, she adopts the persona of a "gumshoe" sleuth, drawing on over a decade of reporting and her own experiences as a mother to investigate the "murder" of Roe v. Wade.
About...
In the wake of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, Littlefield dedicated over a decade to examining the intricacies of abortion rights, aiming to uncover the "secret killers" that threaten reproductive freedoms.
This investigative non-fiction work is masterfully framed as a "true-crime" narrative, diverging from a traditional storyline. The "plot points" consist of real-world events and figures that Littlefield scrutinizes to elucidate the factors leading to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. She adeptly presents this pivotal moment as a crime in need of resolution, employing several mystery-inspired techniques:
~The "Gumshoe" Persona:
Littlefield embodies the role of a relentless investigator or "sleuth" to unveil hidden motives and the clandestine architects behind the anti-abortion movement. Her narrative style evokes comparisons to a "political thriller" or the cozy mystery protagonists of Agatha Christie, such as Miss Marple.
~Whodunit Tropes:
The investigation is structured around classic forensic inquiries—delving into the "motives, means, and opportunities" of those she identifies as the "killers" of reproductive rights.
~"Oddball" Cast of Characters:
With her incisive humor, Littlefield presents vivid, often amusing portraits of the "perps," shining a light on unexpected figures within the anti-abortion movement, including:
- Paul Haring:
A retired IRS attorney who initially proposed the concept that evolved into the Hyde Amendment, pitched it to Catholic bishops.
- Bob Bauman:
A former congressman who successfully urged Henry Hyde to sponsor the amendment, effectively limiting federal funding for abortion services.
~Eccentric Cast:
Littlefield encounters an array of characters that exemplify the shift towards authoritarian control, such as:
- A former "fetus keeper" currently on trial in Michigan.
- An anti-abortion militant who has emerged as a long-shot presidential candidate.
-"Pro-choice superfans" found at the Reagan Library.
Despite its clever framing, the book maintains a focus on the "life-and-death stakes," grounding its thriller-like style in the real-world suffering caused by the loss of reproductive rights.
My thoughts...
Through her meticulous investigation and engaging storytelling, Littlefield invites readers to explore the multifaceted and often hidden dynamics that have shaped the landscape of reproductive rights today.
She expertly infuses moments of humor and levity into her narrative, creating a balance against the weighty subject of documenting a significant rollback of rights. This clever wit not only humanizes the opposition but also reinforces her central message: these figures are not faceless villains; they are individuals who can be understood and ultimately challenged.
The author masterfully crafts a storyline filled with unexpected twists, revealing that the "killers" of reproductive rights often include those we least suspect—namely, liberal enablers who have compromised on early restrictive policies.
In her exploration, Littlefield examines how certain liberal figures and pro-choice organizations may have inadvertently contributed to the erosion of Roe by being overly accommodating or neglecting to contest early restrictive measures such as the Hyde Amendment.
On a deeply personal note, Littlefield intertwines her own experiences as a mother with the poignant stories of women affected by the loss of abortion access, underscoring the life-and-death stakes of the current legal landscape.
Rather than merely serving as an epitaph for Roe, the book concludes with a compelling "blueprint" for reclaiming reproductive freedom through collective action, transforming it into a powerful call to arms.
The book delves into several interrelated themes that encapsulate the legal and political degradation of reproductive freedom.
The narrative powerfully illustrates that the loss of Roe is not merely a legal abstraction but a pressing "life-and-death" reality. Through historical cases like Rosie Jimenez and Becky Bell, the book poignantly demonstrates how restrictive laws disproportionately impact the poor and marginalized.
By pinpointing the specific individuals—both the architects of the anti-abortion movement and the "quiet enablers" who failed to intervene—the pathway to reclaiming reproductive rights becomes clearer through collective action.
The significance of the title lies in its framing of political reportage as a "true-crime" investigation or "whodunit".
The essential takeaway from KILLERS OF ROE (to be released on March 10, 2026) is that the decline of Roe v. Wade was not an inevitable legal evolution, but rather a calculated and human-driven outcome.
Despite the somber subject matter, the book stands as a "blueprint" and a rallying cry. The final message resonates strongly: the same human agency that facilitated the erosion of these rights can be mobilized to restore them, and even achieve more, through focused and organized resistance. The book concludes that the "murder mystery" is not fully solved, as the fight for abortion rights is ongoing, serving as a call to action for continued activism.
Anniversary...
As we commemorate the anniversary of Roe v. Wade’s initial passage, January 22, 1973—a date that has become emblematic in the ongoing struggle for abortion rights—the post-Roe era offers a moment for readers to seek deeper context and fresh perspectives on how we arrived at this juncture.
Timely and essential, this compelling narrative will resonate with fans of true crime and mystery, as well as those who are passionate about defending women's constitutional rights to make deeply personal decisions free from political interference.
I enthusiastically endorse this extraordinary literary masterpiece, which is both captivating and abundant in resources and historical insights for those who are keen to delve deeper. It serves as an excellent choice for any book club. This is undoubtedly one of the top books of 2026!
Special thanks to Grand Central Publishing, Literary Lit, and NetGalley for graciously providing an advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.
blog review posted @
JuditihDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating: 5 Stars
Pub Date: Mar 10, 2026
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I would like to thank NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing | Legacy Lit for this advance ARC in return for an honest review.
In "Killers of Roe" author Amy Littlefield attempts to investigate the movement that resulted in the overturning of Roe v. Wade as if it is an Agatha Christie murder mystery. Although a little gimmicky it does bring a little levity to a very meaty and serious topic.
Rather than focusing on the Heritage Foundation, Leo Leonard and the Federalist Society, the dark money of the Koch brothers or even the most corrupt Supreme Court in history under John Roberts and Samuel Alito, the author of the majority Opinion in Dobbs, Littlefield looks into all the "suspects" who helped whittle Roe down for 50 years before the Court struck it down in its entirety.
Littlefield's first focus is upon the Congressmen behind the Hyde Amendment, Henry Hyde and Bob Bauman, a closeted Gay Congressman who was too controversial to lend his name to this horrendous method of preventing poor, mainly black women, get abortions due to the Federal law preventing Medicaid from paying from the procedure. This prohibition lead to the deaths of many young women, but Littlefield focuses upon 2 "cross-bearers" Rosie Jimenez and Becky Bell. The former died seeking an "illegal" abortion as she could not afford one performed by a medical professional without Medicaid Funding, and the latter, died because of a parental consent law that prevented her from getting the necessary procedure.
Following shortly on the heels of the Hyde Amendment ( which remains in effect to this day ) came the rise of Ronald Reagan. Dubbed the first "Pro Life" President, he has long since passed, preventing Littlefield from interviewing him, as she had done with other "suspects" and was relegated to visiting his Presidential Library, watching the Exhibits, and interviewing Docents and visitors instead.
While investigating these deaths, and the institutional causes behind them, Littlefield begins to focus on many other suspects of the anti-abortion movement, some of whom are frankly horrifying such as Monica Miller who would collect dead fetuses from behind abortion clinics and keep them in her home as some kind of disgusting shrine. Others include Will Goodman, a political prisoner for the pro-life cause, or Mark Lee Dickson who promotes ordinances to local legislatures to outlaw Abortion thus rendering access to abortions impossible for many low income pregnant women.
Another obvious "suspect" is the Catholic Church and its evangelical voters who seem to overlook all the transgressions of a Presidential Candidate ( such as Trump ) as long as they will vote the right way on Abortion ( even after Dobbs )
As interesting as her Agatha Christie inspired investigation is, it seems her conclusion was that Roe was not as all encompassing as hoped, and that these "suspects" all whittled away at the right to legal abortion as the suspects on Murder on the Orient Express all had a hand in that murder.
It remains my opinion that although these "suspects" played a role in the prohibition against Medicaid funded Abortions, and the many draconian state laws, and Catholic Church policies invoked in Catholic run Hospitals, the main "suspects" in my mind remain Leo Leonard and the Federalist Society, Mitch McConnell preventing Liberal Judge Appointments of Obama and Biden, and the 3 corrupt Justices appointed by the most corrupt and incompetent President in history to overturn Roe and gives us Alito's ridiculous Dobbs Decision.
A little more focus on these suspects would have tipped the scales to 5 stars, but as it stands Littlefield deserves 4.5 stars for a fascinating "murder mystery."
#NetGalley #KillersofRoe
In "Killers of Roe" author Amy Littlefield attempts to investigate the movement that resulted in the overturning of Roe v. Wade as if it is an Agatha Christie murder mystery. Although a little gimmicky it does bring a little levity to a very meaty and serious topic.
Rather than focusing on the Heritage Foundation, Leo Leonard and the Federalist Society, the dark money of the Koch brothers or even the most corrupt Supreme Court in history under John Roberts and Samuel Alito, the author of the majority Opinion in Dobbs, Littlefield looks into all the "suspects" who helped whittle Roe down for 50 years before the Court struck it down in its entirety.
Littlefield's first focus is upon the Congressmen behind the Hyde Amendment, Henry Hyde and Bob Bauman, a closeted Gay Congressman who was too controversial to lend his name to this horrendous method of preventing poor, mainly black women, get abortions due to the Federal law preventing Medicaid from paying from the procedure. This prohibition lead to the deaths of many young women, but Littlefield focuses upon 2 "cross-bearers" Rosie Jimenez and Becky Bell. The former died seeking an "illegal" abortion as she could not afford one performed by a medical professional without Medicaid Funding, and the latter, died because of a parental consent law that prevented her from getting the necessary procedure.
Following shortly on the heels of the Hyde Amendment ( which remains in effect to this day ) came the rise of Ronald Reagan. Dubbed the first "Pro Life" President, he has long since passed, preventing Littlefield from interviewing him, as she had done with other "suspects" and was relegated to visiting his Presidential Library, watching the Exhibits, and interviewing Docents and visitors instead.
While investigating these deaths, and the institutional causes behind them, Littlefield begins to focus on many other suspects of the anti-abortion movement, some of whom are frankly horrifying such as Monica Miller who would collect dead fetuses from behind abortion clinics and keep them in her home as some kind of disgusting shrine. Others include Will Goodman, a political prisoner for the pro-life cause, or Mark Lee Dickson who promotes ordinances to local legislatures to outlaw Abortion thus rendering access to abortions impossible for many low income pregnant women.
Another obvious "suspect" is the Catholic Church and its evangelical voters who seem to overlook all the transgressions of a Presidential Candidate ( such as Trump ) as long as they will vote the right way on Abortion ( even after Dobbs )
As interesting as her Agatha Christie inspired investigation is, it seems her conclusion was that Roe was not as all encompassing as hoped, and that these "suspects" all whittled away at the right to legal abortion as the suspects on Murder on the Orient Express all had a hand in that murder.
It remains my opinion that although these "suspects" played a role in the prohibition against Medicaid funded Abortions, and the many draconian state laws, and Catholic Church policies invoked in Catholic run Hospitals, the main "suspects" in my mind remain Leo Leonard and the Federalist Society, Mitch McConnell preventing Liberal Judge Appointments of Obama and Biden, and the 3 corrupt Justices appointed by the most corrupt and incompetent President in history to overturn Roe and gives us Alito's ridiculous Dobbs Decision.
A little more focus on these suspects would have tipped the scales to 5 stars, but as it stands Littlefield deserves 4.5 stars for a fascinating "murder mystery."
#NetGalley #KillersofRoe
November 7, 2025
As a fearless and personal investigation into people involved in stopping abortion rights in the United States the book is moving and valuable. But the 'hey, y'all, let's do a Serial!' is too clever for its own good.
This book is a history of the process from Roe, establishing the right to abortion in the United States, to Dobbs, removing that right. It uses the conceit of the whodunit novel in treating it as a murder-mystery to be solved, breaking out post-Roe into a series of interviews of suspects, or biographical sketches if unavailable, looking for someone who caused it.
The interviews here are the highlight. This is gonzo journalism (are we still using that term?) at its best for two reasons. First, it elevates the reporting through making the interviews lively and compelling to read. Second, it emphasizes the personal nature of the events here, both for the author directly in being a woman, and for women in general, but also because the attachment to the political cause of anti-abortion rights usually attaches to a personal event in someone's life, rather than more abstract beliefs.
The murder-mystery aspect is uneven. I enjoyed it, but people are not tropes. It leads to bad impressions. The author is aware of this, and frets over the bed of Procrustes here, but ultimately still fluffs the pillows. Over the course of the book, the premise begins to fray as more contemporary and tertiary interviews are included. This, too, is uneven. Both the best and the worst interviews are in this category. Particularly with the broader inclusion of contemporary interviews, the book is not a history.
Since it is stylized as a murder-mystery, I will treat the book's thesis as a spoiler. Or what I take as the thesis. The book will land a glancing blow on several ideas, usually in a way that I wanted much more. But there is one chapter that seems to be the argument, that is lacking in an usual way. The idea has traction, but it does not match with the book's structure. So much so that, if that is the thesis, it undermines the rest of the book.
I feel cynical about the book's use of people who died from lack of access to abortion. It is meant to center the victims, but I was left feeling like it it was only a framing device, leading and closing with them to give the appearance not committing the original sin of true crime, but not committing to that in the body of the text. And for an author who chides others about snarky comments on people's bodies, the author sure has a lot of snarky comments about people's bodies.
It is great journalism spoiled by the tyranny of the narrative. It is readable and emotive, and provides great material in the expert interviewing that the author does. But ultimately it is a book that makes me wish that I had read a book that focused its loose ends in order to answer its titular question of who killed Roe.
My thanks to the author, Amy Littlefield, for writing the book, and to the publisher, Grand Central Publishing, for making the ARC available to me.
This book is a history of the process from Roe, establishing the right to abortion in the United States, to Dobbs, removing that right. It uses the conceit of the whodunit novel in treating it as a murder-mystery to be solved, breaking out post-Roe into a series of interviews of suspects, or biographical sketches if unavailable, looking for someone who caused it.
The interviews here are the highlight. This is gonzo journalism (are we still using that term?) at its best for two reasons. First, it elevates the reporting through making the interviews lively and compelling to read. Second, it emphasizes the personal nature of the events here, both for the author directly in being a woman, and for women in general, but also because the attachment to the political cause of anti-abortion rights usually attaches to a personal event in someone's life, rather than more abstract beliefs.
The murder-mystery aspect is uneven. I enjoyed it, but people are not tropes. It leads to bad impressions. The author is aware of this, and frets over the bed of Procrustes here, but ultimately still fluffs the pillows. Over the course of the book, the premise begins to fray as more contemporary and tertiary interviews are included. This, too, is uneven. Both the best and the worst interviews are in this category. Particularly with the broader inclusion of contemporary interviews, the book is not a history.
Since it is stylized as a murder-mystery, I will treat the book's thesis as a spoiler. Or what I take as the thesis. The book will land a glancing blow on several ideas, usually in a way that I wanted much more. But there is one chapter that seems to be the argument, that is lacking in an usual way. The idea has traction, but it does not match with the book's structure. So much so that, if that is the thesis, it undermines the rest of the book.
I feel cynical about the book's use of people who died from lack of access to abortion. It is meant to center the victims, but I was left feeling like it it was only a framing device, leading and closing with them to give the appearance not committing the original sin of true crime, but not committing to that in the body of the text. And for an author who chides others about snarky comments on people's bodies, the author sure has a lot of snarky comments about people's bodies.
It is great journalism spoiled by the tyranny of the narrative. It is readable and emotive, and provides great material in the expert interviewing that the author does. But ultimately it is a book that makes me wish that I had read a book that focused its loose ends in order to answer its titular question of who killed Roe.
My thanks to the author, Amy Littlefield, for writing the book, and to the publisher, Grand Central Publishing, for making the ARC available to me.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
In Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights, journalist Amy Littlefield combines her decades-long career covering abortion access with her lifelong love of Agatha Christie crime novels. Framed as a murder mystery, Killers of Roe allows Littlefield to assume a Miss Marple role, gathering clues, tracking down suspects, and uncovering motives that lead her closer and closer to uncovering how the antiabortion movement killed a constitutional right supported by the majority of Americans.
Part history book, part investigative journalism, part memoir, Killers of Roe blends genres in the best way as it seeks to answer this question. It’s meticulously researched and absorbingly readable (“Hyde was a jovial giant from Illinois with a penchant for ass grabbing”), and the reader reads on, achingly hopeful that Littlefield’s book will unfold in the way Christie’s do: “…[T]he killer would be caught and punished. Even better, they would confess. They would be sorry, before they were carted away to justice.”
Yet, Littlefield writes about reality, not a tidy, fictionalized England, and so her conclusion is nuanced. She pushes on, interviewing and confronting the individuals who played roles in the long, slow death of Roe, eking out their histories and motivations, their humanity. “They weren’t good guys or bad guys so much as members of a human race that is flawed and, above all, limited in its ability to understand people who are different from us.” Maybe if her interview subjects had tried to seek the humanity in others the way Littlefield does, Roe would still stand, or better yet, would never have been necessary in the first place.
Killers of Roe is an achievement. The scope of Littlefield’s research is mind-boggling. Readers know how the book ends; they are living in the post-Roe reality. But Littlefield manages to leave them with hope and renewed strength to keep fighting.
Thank you to NetGalley and Legacy Lit for providing me with an advanced copy.
Part history book, part investigative journalism, part memoir, Killers of Roe blends genres in the best way as it seeks to answer this question. It’s meticulously researched and absorbingly readable (“Hyde was a jovial giant from Illinois with a penchant for ass grabbing”), and the reader reads on, achingly hopeful that Littlefield’s book will unfold in the way Christie’s do: “…[T]he killer would be caught and punished. Even better, they would confess. They would be sorry, before they were carted away to justice.”
Yet, Littlefield writes about reality, not a tidy, fictionalized England, and so her conclusion is nuanced. She pushes on, interviewing and confronting the individuals who played roles in the long, slow death of Roe, eking out their histories and motivations, their humanity. “They weren’t good guys or bad guys so much as members of a human race that is flawed and, above all, limited in its ability to understand people who are different from us.” Maybe if her interview subjects had tried to seek the humanity in others the way Littlefield does, Roe would still stand, or better yet, would never have been necessary in the first place.
Killers of Roe is an achievement. The scope of Littlefield’s research is mind-boggling. Readers know how the book ends; they are living in the post-Roe reality. But Littlefield manages to leave them with hope and renewed strength to keep fighting.
Thank you to NetGalley and Legacy Lit for providing me with an advanced copy.
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April 24, 2026This is a review of the audiobook. I’m not going to give a star rating because the book is a solid work but the narrator deserves no stars anyway. Holy shit I have never been so distracted from the content by a narrator’s poor performance. The number of mispronunciations is genuinely staggering. And I don’t just mean names that might be unfamiliar to an English speaker. No one gave her information on conventions within the field (I’ve never heard anyone spell out NARAL), which was a little annoying but at first forgivable. Then I noticed some names that could trip up a dyslexic reader (Ehrlich, Schlafly) and felt empathetic. But then she pronounced the name of CNN’s Jake Tapper as TAPIR—and approximately 6 seconds later, in the same sentence, said it again correctly. WTAF?
It was getting so distracting and irritating that I was losing track of the narrative (I’ve already decided to read it again with my eyes because the author deserves better). She said “conscious” when mentioning a book title that I know has “conscience” in it, and “UN-unanimously” (her emphasis on “un”) when, well first of all no one says that, and second it was obvious to me from context that the vote in question was unanimous. These are mistakes that could genuinely cause a listener to misunderstand the book!
My need to write a review to vent my frustration was cemented when, in a sentence about a man, she said he was the “JOANIE [emphasis mine] Appleseed of the antichoice movement.” I’m sorry but what adult English speaker who *got a job narrating audiobooks* doesn’t know how to pronounce Johnny???
I think I may actually listen through a second time just to keep a tally and document where the mistakes could genuinely mislead or confuse a listener.
Amy Littlefield has been done dirty by a nonexistent quality review and Hachette should be ashamed. This is important content and in an age when more and more people favor audiobooks, ensuring fundamental clarity and accuracy (in nonfiction ffs!) should be the absolute bare minimum effort expected.
It was getting so distracting and irritating that I was losing track of the narrative (I’ve already decided to read it again with my eyes because the author deserves better). She said “conscious” when mentioning a book title that I know has “conscience” in it, and “UN-unanimously” (her emphasis on “un”) when, well first of all no one says that, and second it was obvious to me from context that the vote in question was unanimous. These are mistakes that could genuinely cause a listener to misunderstand the book!
My need to write a review to vent my frustration was cemented when, in a sentence about a man, she said he was the “JOANIE [emphasis mine] Appleseed of the antichoice movement.” I’m sorry but what adult English speaker who *got a job narrating audiobooks* doesn’t know how to pronounce Johnny???
I think I may actually listen through a second time just to keep a tally and document where the mistakes could genuinely mislead or confuse a listener.
Amy Littlefield has been done dirty by a nonexistent quality review and Hachette should be ashamed. This is important content and in an age when more and more people favor audiobooks, ensuring fundamental clarity and accuracy (in nonfiction ffs!) should be the absolute bare minimum effort expected.
April 22, 2026
This is a work of searing journalism that reframes the greatest political heist of our time as a gripping, character-driven whodunit. As an investigative reporter for The Nation with a decade of expertise on abortion access, Littlefield doesn’t stop at recounting the history leading to Dobbs: she goes searching for the culprits' motives, their means, and the opportunities they seized.
The book’s central conceit, treating the fall of Roe v. Wade as a murder mystery, may not be to every reader's taste, and may not capture the masses of people who are more passive than passionate on this issue. But I think I understand why the author chose this format, since this is an important and ongoing story that does deserve to be told with more than a dry academic's tone. Throughout Killers of Roe, we meet true believers, cynical opportunists, and liberal enablers who paved the road to this moment with compromises like the Hyde Amendment. The plot twists Littlefield uncovers are real, and they’re infuriating.
For all the intrigue, the author never loses sight of the stakes, weaving in heartbreaking stories of women like Rosie Jimenez and Becky Bell, real people whose lives were lost to restrictive laws, alongside her own reflections on motherhood. Littlefield’s investigation leads her to a powerful conclusion: if human agency and organized strategy were used to dismantle this right, then human agency and organized strategy can be used to rebuild something even stronger. The story isn’t over.
(I received an advanced reading copy from Grand Central Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)
The book’s central conceit, treating the fall of Roe v. Wade as a murder mystery, may not be to every reader's taste, and may not capture the masses of people who are more passive than passionate on this issue. But I think I understand why the author chose this format, since this is an important and ongoing story that does deserve to be told with more than a dry academic's tone. Throughout Killers of Roe, we meet true believers, cynical opportunists, and liberal enablers who paved the road to this moment with compromises like the Hyde Amendment. The plot twists Littlefield uncovers are real, and they’re infuriating.
For all the intrigue, the author never loses sight of the stakes, weaving in heartbreaking stories of women like Rosie Jimenez and Becky Bell, real people whose lives were lost to restrictive laws, alongside her own reflections on motherhood. Littlefield’s investigation leads her to a powerful conclusion: if human agency and organized strategy were used to dismantle this right, then human agency and organized strategy can be used to rebuild something even stronger. The story isn’t over.
(I received an advanced reading copy from Grand Central Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)
April 4, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley and Legacy Lit for the digital copy of this book; I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Amy Littlefield’s Killer of Roe uses investigative nonfiction that reads like a murder mystery. There’s courtroom drama blended with personal testimonies to create a strong political justice angle. The interesting part is that this book covers the unpacking of power structures, exposes hidden motives behind policy shifts, and features a lot of research.
Obviously, this is not a light read, but it’s structured in a way that lends itself to a whodunnit structure. It’s suspenseful nonfiction that does not why away from the unsettling details about women’s lives under restrictive laws. The personal stories were very moving, and Killers of Roe feels like a fictional courtroom thriller. There are hidden players behind any major legal change, and those readers looking for a strong social justice message will find this book enlightening.
I found this book interesting in that it read like a true crime thriller. As one goes through the chapters, a case is laid out that combines an expose’ style writing that reveals the undercurrents of religion and politics. There could be a tendency to sensationalize the facts, but Littlefield doesn’t stray from her intent. She even uses her roles as mother and journalist to discuss the broader topic of bodily autonomy.
In short, this was a contemplative read that could bring about great discussions and further political action.
Amy Littlefield’s Killer of Roe uses investigative nonfiction that reads like a murder mystery. There’s courtroom drama blended with personal testimonies to create a strong political justice angle. The interesting part is that this book covers the unpacking of power structures, exposes hidden motives behind policy shifts, and features a lot of research.
Obviously, this is not a light read, but it’s structured in a way that lends itself to a whodunnit structure. It’s suspenseful nonfiction that does not why away from the unsettling details about women’s lives under restrictive laws. The personal stories were very moving, and Killers of Roe feels like a fictional courtroom thriller. There are hidden players behind any major legal change, and those readers looking for a strong social justice message will find this book enlightening.
I found this book interesting in that it read like a true crime thriller. As one goes through the chapters, a case is laid out that combines an expose’ style writing that reveals the undercurrents of religion and politics. There could be a tendency to sensationalize the facts, but Littlefield doesn’t stray from her intent. She even uses her roles as mother and journalist to discuss the broader topic of bodily autonomy.
In short, this was a contemplative read that could bring about great discussions and further political action.
March 24, 2026
Thank you to Legacy Lit and Grand Central for the free book. These opinions are my own.
This is a nonfiction book looking at how Roe v. Wade came to be overturned and reproductive rights in such peril in the United States. It's written by a journalist who specializes in the topic, Amy Littlefield. And it incorporates many interviews with people from all over the political spectrum.
I find it an incredibly important topic, and it's one I have read about rather extensively. So I was pleased to see a fairly thorough review. However, ultimately, I found it didn't quite meet my hopes.
When the book began, it included a quite interesting comparison to Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, a detective trying to detect who did it. Having just finished a Murder at the Vicarage, I was intrigued. However, this was not simply a single introductory metaphor. Instead, it was repeated throughout the book, as Littlefield went on a search for murderers. And over time, I found it actually felt like it trivialized the topic. Rather than adding to my understanding or serving as a useful organizational device, it felt like it shaped the book to the extent that I didn't learn as much as I hoped about the fight for reproductive rights.
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This is a nonfiction book looking at how Roe v. Wade came to be overturned and reproductive rights in such peril in the United States. It's written by a journalist who specializes in the topic, Amy Littlefield. And it incorporates many interviews with people from all over the political spectrum.
I find it an incredibly important topic, and it's one I have read about rather extensively. So I was pleased to see a fairly thorough review. However, ultimately, I found it didn't quite meet my hopes.
When the book began, it included a quite interesting comparison to Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, a detective trying to detect who did it. Having just finished a Murder at the Vicarage, I was intrigued. However, this was not simply a single introductory metaphor. Instead, it was repeated throughout the book, as Littlefield went on a search for murderers. And over time, I found it actually felt like it trivialized the topic. Rather than adding to my understanding or serving as a useful organizational device, it felt like it shaped the book to the extent that I didn't learn as much as I hoped about the fight for reproductive rights.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved Littlefield’s book and found the writing style to be extremely engaging. Despite being non-fiction, it definitely read like fiction (which is always a good thing in my mind).
The fall of Roe was a devastating blow and I initially thought reading about it would be too heavy, especially with how the world is right now (February 2026). Instead, I was pleasantly surprised by how the writing style guided me through a twisty turny (murder mystery-esque) narrative that did not make me want to lay on the floor in despair, but rather kept me captivated and engaged. Like, truly a page turner! Littlefield conveyed rich information about the problematic cast of characters (AKA, the killers of Roe), while impressively maintaining a degree of empathy and curiosity that can be so challenging in our polarized times. She did not need to demonize them— rather, she described what they did and what they said, while allowing the reader to form their own perspective.
I especially appreciated the interweaving of her own experiences of motherhood, her conversations with her kid about the interviews she was doing, and her ability to tie these into the broader narrative.
The fall of Roe was a devastating blow and I initially thought reading about it would be too heavy, especially with how the world is right now (February 2026). Instead, I was pleasantly surprised by how the writing style guided me through a twisty turny (murder mystery-esque) narrative that did not make me want to lay on the floor in despair, but rather kept me captivated and engaged. Like, truly a page turner! Littlefield conveyed rich information about the problematic cast of characters (AKA, the killers of Roe), while impressively maintaining a degree of empathy and curiosity that can be so challenging in our polarized times. She did not need to demonize them— rather, she described what they did and what they said, while allowing the reader to form their own perspective.
I especially appreciated the interweaving of her own experiences of motherhood, her conversations with her kid about the interviews she was doing, and her ability to tie these into the broader narrative.
October 10, 2025
Amy Littlefield’s Killers of Roe is a powerful, investigative journey into the heart of America’s abortion wars. This isn’t just a retelling of the fall of Roe v. Wade — it’s a meticulous, human-centered exploration of how we got here and what’s at stake for the future.
The writing is both sharp and empathetic. Littlefield’s investigative work shines through as she uncovers the hidden players and quiet forces that shaped decades of policy and protest. Every revelation made me pause, reflect, and, at times, feel a deep sense of outrage.
What sets this book apart is its depth of compassion. Littlefield never loses sight of the people — especially women — caught in the crossfire. Her ability to blend journalistic rigor with emotional insight is unmatched.
I received an ARC to read and review, and by the time I was a chapter in, I had already ordered a physical copy to mark up and discuss with friends and family. This is an important, eye-opening read that challenges, educates, and ultimately empowers.
The writing is both sharp and empathetic. Littlefield’s investigative work shines through as she uncovers the hidden players and quiet forces that shaped decades of policy and protest. Every revelation made me pause, reflect, and, at times, feel a deep sense of outrage.
What sets this book apart is its depth of compassion. Littlefield never loses sight of the people — especially women — caught in the crossfire. Her ability to blend journalistic rigor with emotional insight is unmatched.
I received an ARC to read and review, and by the time I was a chapter in, I had already ordered a physical copy to mark up and discuss with friends and family. This is an important, eye-opening read that challenges, educates, and ultimately empowers.
March 26, 2026
I didn't like this book....
My daughter has this schtick when she's asked about how she liked her dinner and she goes, "I don't like it," dramatic pause, eyes widening, big smile, and then she exclaims "I loved it!"
I loved this book: it's smart, funny, well-researched, well-written, the murder mystery bit works well and doesn't get in the way, and the analysis often goes in counterintuitive directions that offer real insights: the relationship between white supremacy and the war on women, the borrowing of the frame of civil rights (and the clear suggestion that tactics and strategies can be borrowed right back), etc. Littlefield manages to infuse a real balance between her (our) anger and frustrations with a challenge to scale the empathy wall.
I am strongly recommending it to everyone: family members, people on the internet, my co-workers, friends. There is a strata of writers and directors who I come into contact with where a one-sided contract appears: I will keep reading this person's books or seeing their movies. Killers of Roe has put Littlefield in that strata.
My daughter has this schtick when she's asked about how she liked her dinner and she goes, "I don't like it," dramatic pause, eyes widening, big smile, and then she exclaims "I loved it!"
I loved this book: it's smart, funny, well-researched, well-written, the murder mystery bit works well and doesn't get in the way, and the analysis often goes in counterintuitive directions that offer real insights: the relationship between white supremacy and the war on women, the borrowing of the frame of civil rights (and the clear suggestion that tactics and strategies can be borrowed right back), etc. Littlefield manages to infuse a real balance between her (our) anger and frustrations with a challenge to scale the empathy wall.
I am strongly recommending it to everyone: family members, people on the internet, my co-workers, friends. There is a strata of writers and directors who I come into contact with where a one-sided contract appears: I will keep reading this person's books or seeing their movies. Killers of Roe has put Littlefield in that strata.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Killers of Roe was a really interesting read. One of the things that I appreciated most within this book is the bipartisan look at what caused the overturning of Roe v Wade and how both political parties have not protected women either actively or passively. I can't say that the views that were portrayed here throughout the different meetings and interviews were eye opening - they definitely weren't. But at no fault to the author. Most of those views were infuriating and so disappointing. What I do think was eye-opening for me was the look back at how long the fight against abortion has been going on. And the active discrimination against people of color and those with lower socio-economic status. Also how this movement against abortion transitioned along party lines was really interesting.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
May 3, 2026
(Actual rating: 4.25 stars)
In the current political climate (and world) this is not a "happy" book. It also does not end hopefully; autopsies rarely do. Rather, this book chronicles the various actors, events, and legislation that led to the infamous, historic Dobbs decision. Littlefield does not spare scrutiny from any actor whether those fighting to protect abortion access or those fighting for its stringent restriction with a heavy finger of blame directed towards complacency of the pro-choice movement after Roe and even after Casey. This book is both enlightening and sobering, well worth the read, especially if after you know better, you do better to paraphrase the incomparable Maya Angelou.
In the current political climate (and world) this is not a "happy" book. It also does not end hopefully; autopsies rarely do. Rather, this book chronicles the various actors, events, and legislation that led to the infamous, historic Dobbs decision. Littlefield does not spare scrutiny from any actor whether those fighting to protect abortion access or those fighting for its stringent restriction with a heavy finger of blame directed towards complacency of the pro-choice movement after Roe and even after Casey. This book is both enlightening and sobering, well worth the read, especially if after you know better, you do better to paraphrase the incomparable Maya Angelou.
March 18, 2026
I am grateful to have received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is an interesting and in depth exploration of the history of abortion and the minds behind the ultimate turnover and "death of abortion rights". I was not the biggest fan of the fact that this is presented in a bit of a murder mystery style, but also acknowledge that many readers may enjoy that. I believe the topic will be difficult for many, no matter what you believe, and I believe that is a reason for many people to read it. Let's all gain insight, perspective, and understanding into this history.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book was full of some important information. It was interesting to learn about the changing history related to abortion. I think it’s important to understand what a diverse group of people can feel the effects of these changing laws. I rated this book as a 3.5 because there was too much about the technical side with the laws and regulations. I would have liked to hear more personal accounts relating to what was discussed in this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 2, 2026
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. - Sun Tzu
This impressive debut nonfiction is incredibly well researched and the writing style is accessible and engaging like a detective novel. The author sheds light on many of the peripheral actors involved in the effort to remove abortion protections across the country, including a number of face to face interviews that tie the story together one clue at a time.
This impressive debut nonfiction is incredibly well researched and the writing style is accessible and engaging like a detective novel. The author sheds light on many of the peripheral actors involved in the effort to remove abortion protections across the country, including a number of face to face interviews that tie the story together one clue at a time.
March 17, 2026
Equal parts captivating and chilling. This book feels so much like watching a viral true crime documentary where you already know how it ends, but you still HAVE to know how and why they did it. I love Littlefield’s reporting, and her book definitely does not disappoint. A new repro must-read, to say the least!
May 3, 2026
This book is as amazing as it is sad. Women are an endangered species. Very disturbing what has been done to us so far and how we need to pushback before more rights, positions in science/ math/ corporations healthcare, jobs..... are taken away! This is the tip of the iceberg...if you have a daughter or granddaughter tough communication has to be part of health discussions!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
intense investigative journalism on the "killers of Roe", aka the anti-abortion politicians and activists, and the consequences of their actions. 5 stars. tysm for the arc.
April 4, 2026
Ooof that was tough
April 14, 2026
Thank you to Amy Littlefield for this insightful book! I highly recommend this to anyone - no matter which "side" you are on.
April 15, 2026
Loved it--learned so much!
April 10, 2026
Remarkable investigative journalism. Very well researched and written. Chronicles the rise and fall of Roe v Wade and the damaging effects after.
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