Stacy Horn

“Horn unspools a fast-paced and at times crackling yarn about the Brooklyn prosecutors and F.B.I. agents who pursued predatory lenders and brokers, as well as the bought-and-paid-for federal officials who enabled them. . . . The Killing Fields of East New York is a compelling reminder of the catastrophic consequences of white-collar crime.” ―New York Times

“The Killing Fields of East New York is a dense and fascinating read, laying bare so many of the issues that continue to plague America’s cities and the ways in which race and class are wielded against people who strive to create healthy communities. The subject matter is sad, dark, frustrating, and complex, but Horn’s coverage shines a much-needed light.” ―BookReporter.com

A picture of Wyona Street in East New York, Brooklyn. This street is featured in my book.

All the details have been worked out and I now have a link for the launch event for my new book, The Killing Fields of East New York, which will take place on February 6, 7pm at The Strand Bookstore. The event will consist of a conversation between myself & my publisher Gillian Flynn (author of Gone Girl & many other great books) followed by a Q&A & book signing.

If you already have a copy of the book (or plan to borrow a copy via the public library, it’s $10 (plus tax and a fee). Otherwise, it‘s $34.51 (that includes a copy of my book, the tax and a fee).

Click here to buy a ticket.

My new book, the Killing Fields of East New York is included in the New York Times 20 Books Coming in January! “Blending the vividness of true crime with original investigative journalism, Horn tells the story not just of one neighborhood, but of an avoidable—and tragic—crisis.”

The picture is a section of Unity Plaza. When the murder rate in East New York was at an all-time high, the housing police referred to these projects at The Slaughterhouse.

My book got a starred review from Kirkus!! I am over the moon. Maybe I will be able to relax for a few minutes and bask in the joy. “It’s a badly needed look at a societal problem that goes largely unaddressed while politicians outdo each other with tough-on-crime rhetoric … an invaluable roadmap to how, and why, urban “renewal” can go tragically wrong. Solid in-depth reporting with a polemical kick.”

A view of the area in East New York called the Triangle, where Livonia and New Lots Avenues meet. This is looking west. My book begins with something terrible that took place here in 1966.

Today I picked up the book All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot. I loved the PBS series, (can’t wait for it to return) so I thought the book would be equally comforting. There have been worse times in history to live through, I will get through this. But I will follow the advice given by my choir director, and reach out to the people who are going to be hurt the most.