Jim Konzak asked Erik Larson:

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?

Erik Larson I was delighted to find the submarine captain's war log--it made the book, frankly, because it provided the framework of suspense.

I teach several college-level history survey courses and struggle to find good books that highlight the kind of human choices and consequences your works highlight. While I love a long, meaty book, my students (and class constraints) require shorter reads. Have you considered producing condensed versions of your bestsellers for classroom use, or composing a few shorter accounts?

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