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After Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Kindle Edition

by Marilyn Bardsley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

369 ratings

Book 1 of 21: Crimescape

The #1 Wall Street Journal ebook bestseller about the murder that shocked Savannah society and inspired the blockbuster film.

As a premier antiques dealer in Savannah, Jim Williams had it all: style, culture, charisma, and sophistication. But three decades of hard work came crashing down the night he shot Danny Hansford, his wild young lover. Jim Williams stood trial four times over the next decade for premeditated murder.

While Clint Eastwood’s movie—starring Kevin Spacey and Jude Law—and the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt portrayed the natives of Savannah as remarkably decadent, exotic characters, they missed the surprising dark side of Jim Williams himself. He was a smooth predator whose crimes could have put him behind bars long before the death of Danny Hansford.

After Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is Marilyn Bardsley’s continuation of the story, which includes crucial testimony recreating the courtroom drama between a gifted prosecutor and a brilliant defense attorney as they battle over the future of a self-made aristocrat. More than forty photos and revealing insider interviews bring new life to the vivid cast of characters in this unique southern crime story.

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254 pages
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RosettaBooks
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December 14, 2012
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From the Author

Marilyn J. Bardsley is the editor of Crimescape® books. Crimescape books is a collection of compelling short nonfiction crime books by the best true crime authors in the business, many of whose books have been made into major motion pictures. Crimescape short nonfiction books are designed to give the reader all the information needed to understand everything relevant to the story. One thing that differentiates Crimescape books from other true crime books is that our authors are selected for their experience in crime investigation, whether as a police detective, investigative reporter, forensics professional or criminal psychologist. Crimescape authors are good story tellers.

Follow us as we expand our list of compelling true crime
e-books at crimescape.com/books

Marilyn J. Bardsley's bestselling book, After Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, is now in paperback and well as e-book formats. Learn more at
aftermidnightbook.com --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Wall St. Journal Number 1 Best-SellingNonfiction eBook, May 6, 2012
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Wall St. Journal Number 8 Best-Selling Nonfiction eBook, December 23, 2011

Savannahnow.com July 13, 2013

"Provocative summer read"

Kindle Nation Daily Review:

"I suspect there are a good many of ourreaders who like myself savored the pleasures, on the screen or on the printedpage, of John Berendt's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The prose waselegant, the story was gripping, and both book and film were so richlyevocative of one of my favorite cities -- what was not to like? Yet even afterall of that, after all of the seductive, artful presentation of JimWilliams/Kevin Spacey, Danny Hansford/Jude Law, Lady Chablis/Lady Chablis, JohnCusack's narrator, and more, weren't you left hanging just a bit? Didn't youwant to get closer to the truth, at long last, closer than Hollywood orBerendt's atmospherics allowed? I did, but I never thought I'd get there untilI learned about and read Marilyn Bardsley's remarkably well-told exposition ofthe truth of the matter and the evidence behind the intrigue. It was a treatfor me, and one that could be consumed in a single satisfying sitting, so it isonly right that I should share it here with you. Enjoy. Your questions will beanswered, and you may discover both an author and a series to which you willwant to return in Marilyn Bardsley and RosettaBooks' Crimescape series, forwhich she is the editor." -SteveWindwalker.

--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN : B07H17CY8B
Publisher : RosettaBooks (December 14, 2012)
Publication date : December 14, 2012
Language : English
File size : 25210 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 254 pages
Lending : Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #200,033 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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- #682 in Biographies of Murder & Mayhem

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Three-tz

Easy read, not a lot of new information

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019

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I have always had a penchant for the "aura" of New Orleans society, I am a big fan of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" and had hoped that this book would be a continuation in the same vein as the first story. Personally, I did not find this to be true. The author wrote quite a bit about Danny Hansford's upbringing but I didn't find the information to be new or intriguing. There was quite a bit of quoted pages of testimony/arguments provided so if that is what you like to read this may the book for you. I prefer cultural nuances and did not find it in this book.

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Curt Rowlett

A Disappointment

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019

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I received this book and began reading it, only to discover that the writing is truly substandard. The whole thing reads like it was cobbled together from various Internet forum posts, and, given the fact that the author was/is a former writer for a true crime blog, that comes as no surprise.

I did, however, learn a few new things about the case and the people involved. But don't expect to read a book on par with the excellent writing found in John Berendt's "Midnight In the Garden of Good and Evil."

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A very good read

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2015

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THIS was what I had hoped to read with Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Unlike the other one, this book concentrates on the Mercer House murder and trials following. She concentrated on facts by actually interviewing those involved. She spoke with people who prosecuted, defended and knew Jim Williams. She was able to incorporate actual trial testimony and closing arguments.

This author also gave closure to the story. What happened after the Williams trial. Yes, I knew some of it from the other book, but this one didn't come across as fantasy. A good read if someone wants to know about this murder and trial.

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Judy Mc

Enjoyed The Book

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2018

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I found the backgrounds of Danny and Jim to be interesting. It's so sad that a man with Jim's abilities became so obsessed with an obvious psychopath. That became the Evil in the Garden! Jim probably would have gone to prison for his dishonesty with clients if he didn't have friends in high places. The book has an overall view of all that led up to the murder, discrepancies at the crime scene, and the four trials with a final resolution. The author gives her opinion about the night of the crime and the reader gets to speculate also. Too bad the forensics we have today weren't available then.

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Rabid Reader

Fun to read

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2020

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It is interesting to read more about what happened in the true story of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" and this little book makes for good reading.

The original book relates the story of an entrepreneur in Charleston, his life and his death. This book expands on the original, and offers additional insight into the events in Charleston, especially ivludoing the trial of the entrepreneur.

It's a quick read and I believe that people who enjoyed "Midnight ... " will enjoy this.

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overthehill

Good book about tragic situation.

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016

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Well written about an involved situation/people/crime. Gives one an understand of the setting and society of the story and the people involved. The personalities are developed enough to understand their perceptions and actions. The aftermath of the crime shows the results of actions that the judicial system tries to address and the media exploits so that there is a failure of society to be protected. Well presented and thoughtfully written.

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Magnolia Jane

Fascinating Details

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019

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This was a fascinating read. While the other was a work of art, this book deals with the facts of the crime and the details of the four trials. I would recommend it to whomever would like to have a closer look at the relationship, the crime itself, and the trial details.

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Valentina

It puts the case to rest.

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2018

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Great follow up to original book. More information to allow readers to make up their minds about Jim Williams. Personally I feel it was an act of self defense not a premeditated murder. Mr. Williams was unfairly tried by a zealous prosecutor. Many times the obvious is not dramatic enough so the lies get told and the web of deceit grows while lives get ruined. Was Mr Williams a saint? Hell no, but Danny was a monster.

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Jane

Great afterword to a great story

Reviewed in Canada on July 17, 2019

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This is a super quick read - but it's nice to have a little more background on the Hansford case and it's players, especially the shady dealings in the antique world. Worth it if you're a true crime fan or loved Berendt's book/the movie.

J. A. Irwin

Good read for fans.

Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2017

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Having been a fan of the movie and book this answers some of the questions not covered in either.

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Jean Claude Dispaux

L'histoire de Jim Williams vue par une historienne

Reviewed in France on December 6, 2016

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Après avoir lu le livre de John Berendt et vu le film, je voulais en savoir plus sur les événements de Savannah et la personnalité des protagonistes. Ce livre, factuel et non romancé, m'a apporté ce que je cherchais. Il est bien écrit, sans effets littéraires: c'est un rapport professionnel, pas un roman. Je compte retourner à Savannah, que je connais, avec les deux livres, et revoir les quartiers et les rues où l'action se déroule.

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marie

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2014

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A new book. Everything is ok.

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Mrs C Mawby

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2015

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As advertised