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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Caleb Carr, the author best known for his 1994 best-selling novel "The Alienist," died at 68 from cancer. His work, driven by his own dark history of childhood abuse, explored the roots of violence through meticulously researched historical fiction. Carr's novel, set in 19th-century Manhattan, used forensic psychiatry to solve murders and featured historical figures like Theodore Roosevelt.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Caleb Carr, the bestselling author of "The Alienist," has died at 68 from cancer. Known for exploring the origins of violence in his works, Carr's recent memoir focused on his life with his rescue cat, Masha. He passed away at his home in upstate New York.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Caleb Carr, the bestselling author of "The Alienist" and a respected military historian, has died at 68 from cancer. The son of Beat poet Lucien Carr, Caleb endured a traumatic childhood but channeled his experiences into his writing, producing works that spanned fiction, history, and memoir. His novel "The Alienist" sold millions of copies and was adapted into a TNT miniseries. Carr also wrote about military history and terrorism, though his work in these areas received mixed reviews. He spent his later years in upstate New York with his beloved rescue cat, Masha, who inspired his final memoir.