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Murder in Mississippi

winner of the Ned Kelly Award for best true crime
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Murder in Mississippi by John Safran is a true crime narrative where the author investigates the murder of a white supremacist in Mississippi, blending journalism with a deep dive into race and justice. Safran's journey unveils unexpected revelations as he interacts with the local community and delves into the complexities surrounding the crime. It's a gripping exploration of a real-life Southern gothic mystery.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in true crime blended with personal storytelling. The author embarks on an investigation into a controversial murder case in Mississippi, bringing his unique humour and investigative style to uncover the complex racial tensions that lie beneath the surface. It's perfect for those who appreciate gripping narratives that delve into the intricacies of human behaviour and social justice.

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'Say, John Safran,' he says. 'Yes?' I say. 'I can get you killed from right behind this door, man. Real talk.' 'You can get me killed from behind your door?' 'Real talk,' he says. 'I can get your ass killed from behind this door, if you playin'.'

The internationally acclaimed true-crime story you have to read to believe. Taking us places only John Safran can, Murder in Mississippi paints an engrossing, revealing portrait of a dead man, his murderer, the place they lived, and the process of trying to find out the truth about anything.

'The elegance of this book is that its axis is a resounding "perhaps" ...It is this moral ambivalence that draws readers to the true crime genre, and Safran nails it' Weekend Australian

'Mississippi is like a trampoline for Safran's eccentricities. But the form and content of the story bring out an unfamiliar side of him' Sydney Morning Herald

'A winning combination of memoir, true crime and gonzo journalism ...a compulsive summer read' Sunday Mail

'Funny and gripping and wonderfully weird ...It's a tremendous book. I can't praise it too highly' Louis Theroux

'Witty, insightful, compelling - In Cold Blood for our generation' Eddie Perfect

'Safran has written a marvellous book which I cannot put down' Melbourne Observer

'Now I know what to recommend people who liked Them' Jon Ronson (The Men Who Stare at Goats and The Psychopath Test)

'Stunning' Men's Style

'John Safran's captivating inquiry into a murder in darkest Mississippi is by turns informative, frightening and hilarious. It is enlivened by a swarm of creepy locals and a torrent of astonishing details--such as hedge clippers put to surgical use in the performance of an official autopsy.' John Berendt, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

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Reviews highlight the book's compelling blend of memoir, true crime, and gonzo journalism, with its moral ambiguity engaging readers deeply. The narrative captures John Safran's unique style, offering a mix of humour, insightful storytelling, and an eccentric exploration of Mississippi. It has been praised for its gripping nature, likened to classic true crime works, and noted for its vivid portrayal of Southern life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143572084

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 384

About the Author

John Safran is an award-winning documentary-maker of provocative and hilarious takes on race, the media, religion and other issues. John first hit TV screens in 1997 on Race Around the World (ABC-TV). Both John Safran's Music Jamboree (SBS, 2002) and John Safran vs. God (SBS, 2004) won Australian Film Industry awards for Best Comedy Series and Most Original Concept, and were also nominated for Logie Awards. Other shows include John Safran's Race Relations (ABC-TV, 2009) which was nominated for two awards at the prestigious Rose d'Or Festival in Switzerland and Speaking in Tongues (SBS, 2005-06). John also co-hosted Sunday Night Safran, a radio talk show on Triple J with cranky but beloved Catholic priest, Father Bob Maguire.

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