S.A. Mathers’ Brooklyn’s Jane Doe is a devastatingly honest, deeply compassionate, and ultimately hopeful account of one woman’s brutal mistreatment—not only at the hands of her attacker, but by a justice system and media machine that should have protected her. This is not only the story of a horrific assault, but of a reckoning, a restoration, and a powerful testimony to the resilience of survivors.

Written with both investigative precision and immense empathy, Mathers reopens a case long buried under misinformation and media bias. At its heart is Jane Doe, a queer woman of color whose voice was cruelly stripped from her by the very institutions meant to support her. The book does what few ever manage—it restores dignity to a silenced woman, and accountability to those who wronged her.

Mathers writes not just as a detective, but as a human being deeply moved by the injustice he uncovers. His care in reconstructing what happened—and why it was ignored—is a masterclass in trauma-informed storytelling. Without sensationalism, Brooklyn’s Jane Doe walks the reader through the damage caused by disbelief, the insidiousness of media narratives, and the strength required to speak the truth again, and again, and again.

This is an essential read for anyone invested in justice, in the integrity of journalism, and in believing survivors. While painful at times, it is also redemptive. It reminds us that it is never too late to listen, to act, and to make things right. Jane Doe's courage and Mathers’ unwavering pursuit of the truth make this book not only important, but unforgettable.

I received a copy for review. All opinions are my own. This is an eye opening look at what a victim has to go through during and after their assault. It is something that occurs still to this day and this book did an amazing job of explaining the flaws of our systems that make it so hard to get justice with crimes like this. Everything was laid out so well and explained in a way I could understand. This is a very important story and this book is an absolute must read!