John Berendt
John Berendt is an American author, best known for his non-fiction book 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil', which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1995 and remained on the New York Times bestseller list for 216 weeks.
Books
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1. Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil
A Savannah Story
The book is a captivating blend of true crime and travelogue set in the sultry Southern city of Savannah, Georgia. It revolves around the mysterious shooting of a local male prostitute by a respected antiques dealer. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is introduced to a quirky spectrum of Savannah's residents, from a drag queen to a voodoo priestess. The rich descriptions of Savannah's public squares and Gothic architecture, along with its dark, hidden secrets, create a compelling atmosphere that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, ultimately questioning the nature of truth and justice.
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