Columbine: A True Crime Story is the first book of investigative journalism to tell the complete story of Littleton, Colorado’s 1999 mass shooting, its far-reaching consequences, and common characteristics amongst public shooters across the country. The result of fifteen years of research and exclusive information, Jeff Kass’s comprehensive account explores fundamental American themes of violence, racism, parenting, and policing. Concluding with new material about public shootings since Columbine and how communities can stop such horrific events from happening in the future, this updated and revised edition remains a classic in the tradition of In Cold Blood and The Executioner’s Song.
Advance Praise for Columbine: A True Crime Story, 2nd Edition:
“We’ve heard this all before. We’re tired of hearing it now. Why go back to Columbine again? But there are a lot of people who haven’t heard all this.”
-Hunter S. Thompson, father of Gonzo journalism
About the Author:
Jeff Kass is a former reporter for the Los Angeles Times and the Rocky Mountain News. He has been a regular contributor to U.S. News & World Report, Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor, and Newsday, and has covered Colorado and the West for Chicago Tribune and the Dallas Morning News. Kass has appeared on CNN, Court TV, FoxNews, PBS, E! True Story Hollywood, and radio. He has taught history and journalism at the University of Denver and Metropolitan State University of Denver.
