Maddie: The truth of the lie

This is not just another book about the investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance. This is the book by the lead investigator of the case, who was attacked and vilified when he was only seeking truth and justice. No one, apart from Maddie's parents, knows as well what happened on that fateful night of May 3, 2007. Gonçalo Amaral writes from the perspective of the investigation he led and has a strong factual and objective concern. Furthermore, the book contains original revelations and clarifies many of the most controversial aspects of the case. The text is supported by infographics and photographs that facilitate the reader's understanding and illustrate the steps of the investigation and the conclusion reached - however terrible it may be: Maddie has been dead since the day of her disappearance. For the author of the book, Madeleine Beth McCann is the main concern - she is the victim, and it is the victims who must be defended by the police and those responsible for their suffering pursued. Having been prevented from solving the case due to his removal, when the collection of vital testimonies was imminent, he chose to abandon active police life and reclaim freedom of expression not only to clear his name of the slanders cast upon him, but to help ensure that the case does not fall into oblivion and that, sooner or later, the process will be reopened and justice served.