Down by the Back River Light

The narrative centers on Sash Kane, a university professor entangled in a sensational murder case that captivated the East Coast. As the story unfolds, the lines between fiction and reality blur, especially with references to Kane's autobiographical sketch and a controversial Dreiser novel found in his car. The investigation into the drowning of Jenny Kane raises questions about guilt, morality, and the influence of literature on real-life events, making it a gripping exploration of crime and its media portrayal.