James L. Swanson

James L. Swanson reads from Bloody Crimes: The Chase for Jefferson Davis and the Dead Pageant for Lincoln's Corpse.

Thurber House Fall 2010 Evenings with Authors presents Edgar® Award-winning New York Times bestselling author James L. Swanson. Join him Tuesday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. for a reading from his book Bloody Crimes: The Chase for Jefferson Davis and the Dead Pageant for Lincoln's Corpse. Following, the audience will get up close and personal with Swanson during a question-and-answer session. To conclude, there will be a reception where guests can meet Swanson, buy his books and get them signed. Tickets start at $18 when purchased in advance, $15 for students and seniors. For details, visit http://www.thurberhouse.org/ (thurberhouse)… (more)

James L. Swanson , Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer.

The group's choice this month is Manhunt: The Twelve-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson. For 12 days after his brazen assassination of Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth was at large, and in Manhunt, historian Swanson tells the vivid, fully documented tale of his escape and the wild, massive pursuit. (booksense)… (more)

James L. Swanson , Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer.

The group's choice this month is Manhunt: The Twelve-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson. For 12 days after his brazen assassination of Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth was at large, and in Manhunt, historian Swanson tells the vivid, fully documented tale of his escape and the wild, massive pursuit. (booksense)… (more)