In 1948, Ross Lockridge's novel Raintree County was a number one bestseller and acclaimed literary work. Yet, at the height of his fame at age 33, Lockridge killed himself. In a brilliant biography, his son Larry seeks understanding. Simultaneous release with the re-publication by Penguin of the long unavailable Raintree County. Photos.

A retired professor from a small Indiana college, who plans to publish a book about spectacular murder cases, is poisoned while doing research at the New York Public Library. Has an old murderer returned because of incriminating evidence the researcher may have uncovered? The North's must link the clues and uncover the truth.