About “In Cold Blood”

In Cold Blood is a non-fiction novel by Truman Capote, first published in 1966. The book recounts the 1959 murders of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas. The family was killed by intruders during a failed home invasion. Capote wrote the story based on real events, focusing on the crime and its aftermath. The novel blends factual reporting with literary style, making it a landmark in true crime writing. It remains one of Capote’s most famous works. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

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Published
1966
Latest edition
2012 · ISBN 9780241956830
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