A true crime account that rocked bucolic central Minnesota, Pain in Paynesville, walks readers through the author's experiences in the 1980s as a serial predator stalked boys in his hometown, two abductions, and a murder that would remain unsolved for almost 30 years.What People are Saying:The waves of pain and trauma caused by personal crimes cascade through families, friends, and communities. The toll and costs are too often hidden, unrecognized and repea...

A true crime account that rocked bucolic central Minnesota, Pain in Paynesville takes readers deep into the harrowing experiences of author Kris Bertelsen as a serial predator stalked young boys in his hometown throughout the 1980s. This gripping narrative recounts two abductions and a murder that would remain unsolved for nearly three decades, leaving a trail of anguish and unanswered questions in its wake.With unflinching honesty, Bertelsen shares a firsthand account of ...