Under the Bridge: The True Story of the Murder of Reena Virk

Under the Bridge is a 1997 murder of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk by eight of her peers in British Columbia. It is based on six years of research and interviews with the accused and offers insight into the social tensions that provoked the crime and the minds of teenage killers. It is a modern day Crime and Punishment that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: John Murray Press

Under the Bridge is a future true crime classic, featuring an introduction by acclaimed author Mary Gaitskill. This mesmerizing and ultimately terrifying novel delves into the events surrounding the 1997 murder of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk by eight of her peers. The author, Megan Abbott, conducted extensive research and conducted interviews with the accused over a period of six years to craft a compelling account that offers insight into the social tensions that provoked the crime and the minds of teenage killers.


By the author of The Torn Skirt, Under the Bridge is a modern-day Crime and Punishment that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. This stunning book is described as brilliant, enthralling, heart-breaking, and disturbing by various authors. Gary Shteyngart, author of Lake Success, praises it as a tour-de-force of true crime reportage, mixing novelistic suspense with a journalist's keen eye for detail. Bustle calls it hypnotic, obsessive, and wonderfully transformative, while John Guare, author of Six Degrees of Separation, describes it as a mesmerizing and unforgettable read.


Under the Bridge is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to shed light on the darker aspects of human nature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, psychology, and the complexities of the human mind.

Weight: 482g
Dimension: 281 x 217 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399811002