Ray kidnapped Alice when she was ten years old. He has spent five years verbally, physically, and sexually abusing her. This is her story. 
 I have read two other books by Elizabeth Scott: Love You Hate You Miss You and The Unwritten Rule, which I think are just "okay." I kept wanting to give her a chance, though, and I finally read a book by her that I like. Living Dead Girl is well-written; it makes readers think, feel, and be thankful for the life that they have (if, of course, they are not going through this particular situation). Yes, the story is disgusting, disturbing, heart wrenching, etc, but I think it is important. People are kidnapped, tortured, assaulted, and killed every day, so it is important for people to be aware of this, especially young girls. It is important for them to know what can happen to them if they go off with a stranger. 
 Sad, sad story, but I am glad I read it.