1999 · 397 pages · Random House Audio Publishing Group
Synopsis
In Savannah, Georgia, a shooting in a grand mansion sends ripples through the city. This true crime story, told with the flair of a novel, explores the aftermath of the event and the unique characters who inhabit this Southern city. It's a look into a landmark murder case intertwined with the charm and peculiarities of Savannah.
The son of two writers, John Berendt grew up in Syracuse, New York. He earned a B.A. in English from Harvard University, where he worked on the staff of The Harvard Lampoon. After graduating in 1961, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in publishing. He was editor of New York magazine from 1977 to 1979, and wrote a monthly column for Esquire from 1982 to 1994.