Tracks to Murder

"Tracks to Murder" is an engaging blend of true crime and travel writing, as prizewinning historian Jonathan Goodman ventures on a 6,000-mile train journey across North America to explore sites of notorious murders. The book combines witty, informative essays on these historic cases with reflections on American culture and landscapes, illuminating how past crimes resonate within their original locations and contemporary settings. Richly detailed and beautifully written, it offers both a compelling look at classic American murder stories and an insightful travel narrative.