Caleb Carr, Renowned Author of 'The Alienist,' Passes Away at 68

Carr, a military historian and son of Beat poet Lucien Carr, died of cancer, leaving behind a legacy of literary and historical works.

Carr's childhood was marked by abuse from his father, which influenced his writing themes.
'The Alienist' combined historical figures with fictional characters and sold millions of copies.
Carr's background in military history was often overshadowed by his success as a novelist.
He wrote a memoir about his deep bond with his rescue cat, Masha, published in 2024.
Carr lived much of his life in solitude, finding solace in his writing and his cat.