The Darkest Dawn

In this volume, Thomas Goodrich examines four months in 1865 in a way that brings ordinary citizens and historical figures to life. From Lincoln's second inaugural and assassination just days later, to the capture and execution of the conspirators, Goodrich chronicles not just events but the sorrow, fears, and motivations of citizens across the USA. Based on personal diaries, newspaper accounts, and historical documents, the story is rich in scene setting and storytelling, with all the intrigue and action of a fiction bestseller. Readers will see the parallels to the climate after 9/11, Oklahoma City, the Kennedy assassination, and during the war on terrorism.