Closing Time: The True Story of the "Goodbar" Murder by Lacy Fosburgh

Closing Time: The True Story of the "Goodbar" Murder by Lacy Fosburgh

Lacy Fosburgh masterfully reconstructs the fateful encounter that led to the notorious "Goodbar" murder in Closing Time. Set against the backdrop of 1970s New York City nightlife, the book traces the parallel lives of Katherine Cleary, a solitary teacher seeking connection, and Joe Willie Simpson, a troubled drifter. Fosburgh's detailed, novelistic true crime account explores their tragic intersection, the crime that shocked the city, and the real events that inspired the bestseller Looking for Mr. Goodbar.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Explore the true crime story that captivated a nation and inspired Looking for Mr. Goodbar. Lacy Fosburgh's immersive narrative delves into the lives of victim and killer in 1970s New York City. It's a haunting and brilliantly written account of a fateful meeting and its tragic consequences.