In this episode, we're joined by author Lane Dyer to discuss his novel, The Tragic Tale of Crick Davis: Ashe County Axe Murder. Set in the remote mountains of North Carolina in 1903, the book is based on the true story of Christopher Columbus Davis, a farmer who committed a brutal, seemingly senseless axe murder that shocked the nation.

Lane shares the incredible journey of researching a 120-year-old cold case, from finding obscure historical records and navigating conflicting newspaper accounts to connecting with the victims' descendants and the perpetrator.

We explore the challenges of balancing historical fact with creative fiction, the surprising turns of Crick Davis's life, and the motives behind this tragic event that still captures the imagination today.

Lane Dyer is a retired public servant and the author of 13 books, including novels and regional histories. He grew up in the Wilkes and Ashe County area of North Carolina, where most of his writing is set.

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