Monique Patterson has written a book about the murder of school teacher and bride-to-be Stephanie Scott.

Miss Patterson, who is now a journalist at The Standard, said she wanted to write the book to honour Stephanie's memory.

She said she was astounded by the impact the young teacher had on the lives of each and every person she met.

United in Grief, published by Genius Book Publishing, recounts the horrific days that ensued after Miss Scott was reported missing.

The school teacher was set to the marry the love of her life, Aaron Leeson-Woolley, in a week.

He travelled to the couple's home town of Canowindra to attend a party.

Miss Scott decided to stay home in Leeton to complete some final preparations for the teacher who would replace her while the couple was enjoying their honeymoon.

On Easter Sunday in 2015, she went to Leeton High School to prepare some plans for her classes.

She didn't have a key so asked a colleague for hers.

Miss Scott didn't expect anyone else to be at the school because no one else was supposed to be.

However, cleaner Vincent Stanford was there.

He had no reason for being there and would later say it was because he wanted to clean.

Mr Leeson-Woolley's calls and texts to Stephanie that afternoon went unanswered and when he arrived back in Leeton, his wife-to-be was nowhere to be found.

She was reported missing the next day.

Police went about talking to anyone who may have seen Miss Scott.

They interviewed Mr Stanford and something he said in his statement raised a red flag for one astute police officer.

Sadly, on the day before her wedding, Miss Scott's body was discovered in Cocoparra National Park near Griffith.

The next day, her family and fiance invited Leeton and district residents to join them at the town's gardens to celebrate Miss Scott's life.

The death of the much-loved teacher and resident sent shockwaves through the tightknit community.

Residents could not comprehend how evil could break the heart of a town and a nation.

Miss Patterson said the shocking murder and the details that emerged about Miss Scott's final hours changed the town forever.

Residents no longer felt safe walking alone, doors that were once left unlocked in case someone dropped by unexpectedly were now bolted at all times.

Miss Scott's family endured more than anyone should ever have to.

And yet they remained stoic, attending community events in the town held in Miss Scott's honour to ensure her legacy lived on.

The family attended court and were forced to endure horrific details about Miss Scott's final hours and yet they remained resolute in their quest for justice for their beloved daughter, sister and fiance.

United in Grief aims to pay tribute to Miss Scott, who was a rare gem and recount how the innocence of a small town and its residence was lost forever.

The book is available to buy online and will soon be on shelves at Collin's Booksellers in Warrnambool.

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