Mallina Wilson to release memoir on grief and forgiveness

Bellingham author and real estate broker Mallina Wilson will publish All in a Moment on Oct. 27, a memoir about the disappearance and murder of her mother and the decades-long aftermath. The book centers on trauma recovery, forgiveness and life after violent loss, with preorder and launch details available online.

Why it matters: - All in a Moment shifts the focus from the Green River Killer case to the families left behind. - The memoir is aimed at readers dealing with violent crime, abandonment, unresolved grief and trauma. - Wilson frames forgiveness and healing as long-term work, not a quick resolution.

What happened: - Mallina Wilson will release All in a Moment on Oct. 27. - Wilson is a Bellingham-based author, real estate professional and community leader. - The memoir follows the disappearance and murder of Wilson’s mother, Amina Agisheff. - Wilson was 15 when Agisheff disappeared after telling her daughter, “I love you. I will see you later.” - Two years later, just weeks before Wilson’s high school graduation, Agisheff’s remains were found near North Bend, Washington. - Investigators told the family that Agisheff was the first victim on a list connected to Gary Ridgway, later known as the Green River Killer. - Ridgway was never charged in Agisheff’s murder. - The case remains unsolved 44 years later.

The details: - Wilson says the book is not a true-crime title. - The memoir focuses on what happens after the headlines fade. - The book tracks Wilson from a chaotic childhood through decades of grief, abandonment, shame and anger. - Wilson challenges the advice to “let it go.” - In the book, Wilson writes: “There’s no such thing as letting go of those things. You don’t let it go. You learn to let it change you.” - Wilson describes the memoir as a mix of raw storytelling and spiritual reflection. - The book examines grief, trauma and forgiveness. - Wilson wrote the memoir to help others who feel stuck in pain, anger or loss imagine a different life. - The book also speaks to broader conversations about trauma recovery, restorative justice, forgiveness and the private cost of public tragedy. - Retired LAPD Detective III Steve Hodel called the memoir “a deeply personal and courageous memoir about murder, loss, survival, and the long road toward forgiveness.” - Wilson is the owner of International Real Estate Investments Inc. and a certified business and personal coach, speaker and trainer. - Wilson says her work in Bellingham connects professional leadership with conversations about resilience, forgiveness, family legacy and rebuilding after loss.

Between the lines: - Wilson is using a personal tragedy to create a platform for shared storytelling and mutual support. - The companion story-sharing effort suggests the memoir is meant to function as both a book and a community touchpoint. - The project reflects a broader audience for recovery narratives that move beyond victimhood and into healing.

What's next: - Wilson is inviting readers to submit their own “all in a moment” stories privately, anonymously or publicly through the book’s companion platform. - More information on preorders, book bonuses, bulk orders, endorsements and story sharing is available at allinamoment.com. - Wilson’s launch is set for Oct. 27. - She is also promoting the book through LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

The bottom line: - All in a Moment is a memoir about a murder case, but its central story is survival after loss.