One Book One County Montcalm
The Montcalm Community College Library and the public libraries of Montcalm County have combined to offer One Book One County Montcalm. The program aims to reach our community of readers, in Montcalm County and at MCC, to inspire, uplift, and enlighten by reading books that touch the hearts and minds of our readers, celebrate literature and encourage library use.
2025 Book Selection
Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi
On February 13, 2017, two teenage girls—13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German—decided to enjoy a day off from school by exploring the popular hiking trails near the Monon High Bridge just a few minutes’ drive from Libby’s home in Delphi, Indiana. Libby’s sister, Kelsi, dropped the two girls off at the head of the trail and waved to them as they walked down the path, which was the last time they’d ever be seen alive. There were few clues and little to go on in terms of physical evidence, except for the visual and audio remnants of a strange encounter the girls had with a stranger just hours before their disappearance, an encounter unsettling enough that Libby had thought to record it on her cellphone as it unfolded. In the years since the murders were first made public, Libby’s audio and video recordings have been released and two very different composite sketches of the suspect have been shown, but local law enforcement remained vague about developments for years—until finally, in October 2022, the long-awaited suspect was arrested and a trial date was set. Long-time anchor and journalist Susan Hendricks was one of the first reporters to cover the case. In Down the Hill, Hendricks digs deeper into the mystery that has captivated our nation for years, exploring the family's enduring resilience and advocacy, as well as the rippling impact the case has had on not just Delphi, but the very heart of the American heartland.
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Meet the Author
Veteran CNN and HLN journalist Susan Hendricks reported extensively on the Delphi double murder investigation and appeared on Discovery ID following the arrest. Hendricks also anchored HLN's live news show, Weekend Express, delivered regular news updates on Anderson Cooper's AC360 on CNN, and appeared on programs such as True Crime Live and HLN's Very Scary People. Raised in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Hendricks attended the Hun School of Princeton and Arizona State University. She resides in Atlanta with her husband and two children.
One Book Sponsors
The One Book committee is comprised of representatives from each of the public libraries in Montcalm County. One Book is sponsored by Montcalm Community College, the MCC Foundation and the public libraries of Montcalm County.
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