Robert Kolker

Robert Kolker is an accomplished American journalist and author. He has gained significant recognition for his work, particularly in the true crime genre. Kolker's book "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery" became a bestseller, shedding light on a tragic unsolved case. His writing has been commended by the New York Times as a Notable Book and by Slate as one of the best nonfiction books of the quarter century.

In addition to "Lost Girls", Kolker has written another acclaimed book titled "Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family". This work became an instant number one New York Times bestseller and was chosen for Oprah's Book Club. It was also named a Top Ten Book of the Year by several prestigious publications including the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. The book provides a profound exploration of an American family's experience with mental illness.

Beyond his work as an author, Kolker is a skilled journalist whose writings have been featured in esteemed publications such as New York magazine, the New York Times Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wired, O, the Oprah Magazine, and The Marshall Project. His journalistic prowess has earned him a National Magazine Award finalist position. Furthermore, "Hidden Valley Road" was recognized as one of the best books of the year by various entities including NPR, the Boston Globe, the New York Post, and Amazon. The book was also a favorite of President Barack Obama in 2020.