On November 15, 1959, in the small town of Holcomb, Kansas, four members of the Clutter family were savagely murdered by blasts from a shotgun held a few inches from their faces. There was no apparent motive for the crime, and there were almost no clues. In one of the first non-fiction novels ever written, Truman Capote reconstructs the murder and the investigation that led to the capture, trial, and execution of the killers, generating both mesmerizing suspense and astonishing empathy. In Cold Blood is a work that transcends its moment, yielding poignant insights into the nature of American violence.
About Truman Capote
An American novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, and playwright, celebrated for his distinctive prose style and keen observational skills. He gained widespread acclaim for his psychological novel Breakfast at Tiffany's and his groundbreaking "non-fiction novel," In Cold Blood, which revolutionized the true crime genre. Capote's work often explored themes of loneliness, social alienation, and the darker aspects of human nature, making him a significant voice in 20th-century American literature with a flair for captivating storytelling.
Other Books by Truman Capote
Breakfast at Tiffanys
Holly Golightly is a glittering socialite mover and shaker- generally upwards, sometimes sideways and, every now and then, down. She's up all night drinking cocktails and breaking hearts. She's a shoplifter, a delight, a drifter, a tease. In short, she's an icon. Truman Capote's most famous work, Breakfast at Tiffany's is the ultimate ode to dreamers.
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