
Murder in Mississippi
is the first novel by John Safran. Safran is known for his various TV series’
on SBS, an avid fan of true crime novels he became involved in the genre after
hearing that a white supremacist he had spent time with in Mississippi for his
show had been murdered by a young black man.
In the book Safran
travels to Mississippi attempting to untangle the motive of the murder, with
Safran continually finding new information.
During his journey, Safran delves into the many characters of
Mississippi giving the reader a fascinating look into life in the Southern United
States and the people connected to the murder.
Murder in Mississippi is
a must read for any true crime fans, as Safran treads a similar path to the
legends of the genre John Berendt and Truman Capote, whilst adding his own
sense of black humour.
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