Subtitle Midnight.in.the.garden.of.good.and.evi... -

: Author John Berendt has stated the book is "99 percent true and 1 percent exaggeration." For example, he moved the timeline of his arrival in Savannah to better fit the narrative of the trial.

: Savannah is portrayed as a city where "everybody is a character" and time moves differently. Key Figures : subtitle Midnight.in.the.Garden.of.Good.and.Evi...

: The site of the central shooting. You can tour the first floor to see Jim Williams' extensive collection of antiques and art. Bonaventure Cemetery ClosedSavannah, GA, United States Address : 330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31404 : Author John Berendt has stated the book

: A local diner featured prominently as the morning meeting spot for the city's eccentric residents. Hamilton-Turner Inn RUB 30,629 4-star hotel Wi-Fi · Breakfast Address : 330 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401 You can tour the first floor to see

Written by John Berendt and published in 1994, this "non-fiction novel" spent a record-breaking 216 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. It details the atmospheric life of Savannah, Georgia, centered around the trial of Jim Williams for the shooting of Danny Hansford.

: A famous local grey area mentioned in the book is Joe Odom's loophole: "The law says I can’t sell liquor... it doesn't say I can’t serve it". Expand map

: A wealthy antique dealer and historic preservationist.