Caleb Carr

Caleb Carr is an acclaimed American author and military historian best known for his historical crime novels, including the bestseller "The Alienist," which was adapted into a popular television series. Born on August 2, 1955, in New York City, Carr is the son of Lucien Carr, a key figure of the Beat Generation. He attended Kenyon College and New York University, where he studied military and diplomatic history. Carr's work often combines his deep understanding of history with gripping storytelling, exploring themes of psychological development and societal change. Beyond fiction, he has written extensively on history and terrorism.