'The Third Rainbow Girl' is a profound exploration of the interwoven narratives of violence, class, and gender that have shaped the history of Appalachia. The haunting account delves into the unsolved murder of two women in 1980, a crime that has reverberated through the community of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, for decades. Emma Copley Eisenberg, through meticulous research and her personal experiences living in the region, unearths the complexities of a case that led to wrongful accusations and the struggle for justice, all the while drawing a poignant portrait of a community living in the shadow of myths and assumptions. This compelling blend of true crime and sociological examination confronts the stereotypes cast upon Appalachia and tells a larger story of America's relationship with violence and disenfranchisement.