“Hell’s Half Acre” is the thrilling new novel about the bloody benders, a ‘family’ of serial killers who terrified the kansas frontier in the 1870s. Presented by author nicholas nicastro, this event will include dramatic readings, period images, and video. copies of the novel will be available for purchase and signing.
Event “Readers who can stomach its violence will find a bleak beauty in this portrayal of one of the American prairie’s ugliest stories. A heavenly retelling of a hellish tale.” —Kirkus Reviews
Introduced by D.C. historian and tour guide Robert Pohl.
For more information (202) 789-2227 or contact@nicastrobooks.com
copies of the novel will be available for purchase and signing.
Free and open to all!
Jun 26, 2025 6:00 pm
