Furious Hours

Discover the chilling true story of Reverend Willie Maxwell, a rural preacher accused of murdering five family members for insurance money in 1970s Alabama. He evaded justice for years until a relative shot him dead at a funeral, leading to a sensational trial. Harper Lee, fresh from 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' was in the courtroom, intending to write her own true-crime classic. Casey Cep brings this nearly unbelievable tale to life, exploring the murders, courtroom drama, and racial tensions of the Deep South, while also offering a moving portrait of one of America's most beloved writers.