Caleb Carr, Author and Military Historian, Dies at 68

Carr's work spanned bestselling novels, military history, and a poignant memoir of his rescue cat.

Carr was best known for 'The Alienist,' a historical thriller set in 1890s Manhattan.
He endured a traumatic childhood as the son of Beat Generation figure Lucien Carr.
Carr's fascination with violence and history shaped his career as both a novelist and historian.
He spent his later years in solitude, writing a memoir about his close bond with his cat, Masha.
Carr's work continues to be celebrated for its deep research and compelling storytelling.