--- product_id: 394555996 title: "The Girl in the Leaves" price: "AR$52132" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/394555996-the-girl-in-the-leaves store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # 4.4/5 stars - highly rated by 924 readers Published 2012 - timeless true crime Paperback - tactile, collectible edition The Girl in the Leaves **Price:** AR$52132 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Uncover the chilling truth that everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Girl in the Leaves - **How much does it cost?** AR$52132 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/394555996-the-girl-in-the-leaves) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Top-Ranked True Crime:** Ranked #186 in Crime & Criminals, this book is a must-have for serious true crime aficionados. - • **Gripping Real-Life Drama:** Dive into one of the most bizarre mass murders ever documented, told through the eyes of a survivor. - • **Emotional Resilience Story:** Experience the inspiring journey of courage and survival that transcends typical crime narratives. - • **Highly Acclaimed by Readers:** Join a community of 924 reviewers who gave it a strong 4.4-star rating—don’t miss out on the buzz. - • **Collector’s Paperback Edition:** Enjoy the tactile pleasure of a quality paperback, perfect for your curated bookshelf. ## Overview The Girl in the Leaves is a 2012 paperback true crime bestseller by Berkley Books, recounting the harrowing 2010 Apple Valley mass murder and the extraordinary survival of Sarah Maynard. With a 4.4-star rating from over 900 readers and a top 200 ranking in crime literature, this gripping narrative blends shocking facts with inspiring resilience. ## Description The shocking true crime story of one of the most bizarre mass murders ever recorded--and the girl who escaped with her life. In the fall of 2010, in the all-American town of Apple Valley, Ohio, four people disappeared without a trace: Stephanie Sprang; her friend, Tina Maynard; and Tina's two children, thirteen-year-old Sarah and eleven-year-old Kody. Investigators began scouring the area, yet despite an extensive search, no signs of the missing people were discovered. On the fourth day of the search, evidence trickled in about neighborhood "weirdo" Matthew Hoffman. A police SWAT team raided his home and found an extremely disturbing sight: every square inch of the place was filled with leaves and a terrified Sarah Maynard was bound up in the middle of it like some sort of perverted autumn tableau. But there was no trace of the others. Then came Hoffman's confession to an unspeakable crime that went beyond murder and defied all reason. His tale of evil would make Sarah's survival and rescue all the more astonishing--a compelling tribute to a young girl's resilience and courage and to her fierce determination to reclaim her life in the wake of unimaginable trauma. Review: Good book - A must read for true crime fans Review: good read - very moving ## Features - Binding: paperback - Language: english - Manufacturer: Berkley Books - Brand: Berkley Books - Publication date: 2012-12-31 00:00:01+00:00 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #105,990 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #186 in Crime & Criminals #295 in True Crime Accounts #1,003 in Biographies of Professionals & Academics | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 924 Reviews | ## Images ![The Girl in the Leaves - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91rYcu28SWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book *by L***N on 24 September 2024* A must read for true crime fans ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good read *by I***A on 25 September 2025* very moving ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ True crime story about a girl's kidnapping by a demented killer *by K***Y on 30 July 2022* This is an unusual true crime book. For the reader, the suspense is generated by whether an intended victim will be able to escape, not learning the killer’s identity. The author gives away who the bad guy is on the first page. I was compelled to keep reading to discover a girl’s fate rather than whether the police would catch the killer. Neighbors knew there was something wrong with Matt Hoffman’s behavior. Matt lived with his girlfriend and her young son. He seemed nice at first, but then he changed. Matt’s dogs disappeared. He and his girlfriend had a violent argument, and she moved out. The neighbors didn’t know half of what Matt could do. Miles away, Tina Hermann was busy being the single mom of two kids, Sarah, 13, and Kody, 11. One day as the kids came home from school, they were surprised that their mother didn’t greet them at the door. Then they saw the blood. As they moved further inside, they were rushed by a man. Sarah got away and ran to her bedroom. The man grabbed Kody. Before Sarah could escape, the man was in her room and subdued her with ripped-out electrical cords. Sarah was gagged and bound. She didn't know what had happened to her mother and brother. Tina didn’t show up to work, and her boss notified the police to make a wellness check. When the police entered the empty house, the tell-tale signs of blood everywhere alerted the officers to a terrible scene. They didn’t know that Tina’s best friend, Stephanie Sprang, was also missing. She had stopped by Tina’s house. When her boyfriend reported her as missing also, officers learned that now they had two women and two children who had disappeared. Meanwhile, Sarah had been taken to a house, left bound, and gagged in a dank, lightless basement. When the man came to visit her, she realized that everywhere she looked were leaves, bags, and bags of them. She was lying on a bed of leaves. To her horror, her situation was only going to get much worse. The book documents a gripping, suspenseful case where a young girl’s life was in the balance, and the opportunities for her escape were few. It’s an easy book to read, but the subject is the stuff of nightmares. True crime fans should find the book riveting. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/394555996-the-girl-in-the-leaves](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/394555996-the-girl-in-the-leaves) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*