In the summer of 2021, Gabby Petito and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, embarked on a cross-country adventure in a converted van, documenting their journey on social media with breathtaking landscapes and promises of a free-spirited life. But behind the idyllic photos and cheerful captions, a darker reality unfolded—one of escalating tensions, hidden turmoil, and a love story that ended in tragedy. Chasing Sunsets The Gabby Petito Story delves deep into Gabby's final days, piecing together witness accounts, police bodycam footage, social media posts, and the frantic search that captivated the nation. This gripping narrative explores not just the events leading to her disappearance, but also the systemic failures that allowed her cries for help to go unheard. From her youth as a child full of dreams, to the initial traffic stop in Moab, Utah—where Gabby's distress was visible yet dismissed—to the desperate pleas of her family as Brian returned home without her, this book uncovers the haunting questions that remain: What really happened in those remote wilderness areas? Why did the system fail her? And how did a journey meant to be the adventure of a lifetime become a nightmare? More than just a true crime account, The Unfinished Journey examines the broader issues of intimate partner violence, the dangers of idealized social media personas, and the relentless pursuit of justice by those who refused to let Gabby's story end in silence. A heartbreaking, meticulously researched portrait of a young woman whose light was extinguished too soon, this book ensures Gabby Petito's name is remembered—not just as a headline, but as a call for change.