An American Tragedy

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“Dan Flanigan’s novel is a masterclass in suspense and social commentary.” St. Louis Literary Review

“An American Tragedy is a smart, gripping, novel, but it is much more than that. It is a powerful monument to a deeply frightening time in the nation’s history, when sinister illusions ruled. All credit to Dan Flanigan for his fine work.” Philip Jenkins, Author Moral Panic: Changing Concepts of the Child Molester in Modern America

NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED

In the scorching summer of 1988, amidst the frenzy of the Satanic Panic gripping the nation, private detective O’Keefe finds himself thrust into a trial like no other. As he strives to establish his fledgling agency, the last thing he anticipates is being drawn into a harrowing legal battle. But when Virginia Montrose, “Miss Ginny” to her students and his daughter Kelly’s most beloved teacher, is accused of heinous crimes against her current and former students, O’Keefe faces a moral quandary unlike any before.

Despite the risks and the overwhelming stigma, O’Keefe’s encounter with the shadowy child protection figures driving the prosecution sparks a fierce determination to seek truth and justice.

In this gripping tale of courage and conviction, O’Keefe’s resolve is put to the ultimate test as he confronts the darkest facets of human nature and dares to challenge the prevailing hysteria. O’Keefe must summon every ounce of his strength to uncover the shocking truth while struggling to reverse the relentless tide of injustice.