George Dawes Green, The Kingdoms of Savannah

 

The Book

Set in the summer heat of Savannah, Georgia, The Kingdoms of Savannah is a critique of the city’s dark history and an enthralling mystery. As the title suggests, this is very much a book about Savannah, almost to a fault. The landmarks, touchpoints, and local features are highlighted throughout, like the A-Hole, the Cathedral, River Street, and the numerous antebellum mansions. While this is a crime and mystery novel, the plot could not occur anywhere else as the story and characters are intertwined with their environment and complex history.  Continue reading “George Dawes Green, The Kingdoms of Savannah”