Erik Larson
2 SeriesErik Larson is an American author known for his non-fiction books. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Time, The New York, The Atlantic Monthly, and Harper’s. He has also taught non-fiction writing at San Francisco State University, Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars, and the University of Oregon. Larson resides in Seattle, Washington, with his wife.
In "Lethal Passage," Erik Larson recounts the tragic event of December 16, 1988, when sixteen-year-old Nicholas Elliot entered his Virginia high school with a Cobray M-11/9 and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, resulting in one teacher's death and another's severe injury. The book delves into how Elliot, a disturbed teenager, easily obtained the weapon marketed as "the gun that made the eighties roar." Larson examines America's gun culture, including its manufacturers, dealers, and advocates. He also proposes practical solutions to the widespread issue of firearm-related deaths. "Lethal Passage" is a crucial contribution to the ongoing gun-control debate, aiming to prevent future tragedies.
