Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

In Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, John Berendt masterfully captures the eccentric beauty and hidden darkness of Savannah, Georgia. When a local millionaire, Jim Williams, is charged with murder, the city’s genteel charm gives way to scandal and intrigue. Through a cast of unforgettable characters—socialites, drag queens, voodoo priestesses, and hustlers—Berendt paints a portrait of a place where the line between good and evil blurs under the Spanish moss. Both a true-crime mystery and a haunting exploration of Southern gothic culture, this modern classic immerses readers in one of America’s most mysterious cities.