Columbine

Dave Cullen's account of the Columbine massacre draws on ten years of reporting and investigation. Cullen was among the first journalists on scene and conducted extensive research into what occurred on April 20, 1999, drawing on evidence, insights from forensic psychologists, and the killers' own words and drawings. The book addresses widespread misconceptions about the event, clarifying details about the two shooters and their motivations. It includes portraits of the killers alongside accounts of survivor resilience. A new epilogue examines how Columbine became a template for subsequent mass shootings at locations including Newtown, Aurora, and Virginia Tech, tracing how the event influenced a generation of perpetrators.