Glynn asked Erik Larson:

I just finished Thunderstruck which I completely enjoyed. I noticed when reading it that you referred to the Lusitania a few times (in the story and also in the notes) and was wondering if you used some of your research for Thunderstruck in the writing of your new book or do you just start over researching for a book? Thanks!

Erik Larson How very observant of you! But, no. None of my Thunderstruck research leaked into Dead Wake. However, who knows, maybe that's what planted the seed in my mind to begin with.

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Isaac's Storm is my all-time favorite of your books. You described being in a hurricane so vividly. It still haunts me to this day. I love how you structured the book similar to the Devil in the White City, but the hurricane was the dark side. What called you to write about this hurricane in Galveston?

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

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Your books are always unique and captivating (thank you!) - I love the way you research what was previously undiscovered "diamonds" within the history. What was the biggest surprise or most interesting aspect of the story you found while researching the Lusitania?

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Your books are always unique and captivating (thank you!) - I love the way you research what was previously undiscovered "diamonds" within the history. What was the biggest surprise or most interesting aspect of the story you found while researching the Lusitania?

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