Hell Put to Shame: The 1921 Murder Farm Massacre and the Horror of America's Second Slavery

Uncover the chilling true story of the 1921 Murder Farm Massacre in Hell Put to Shame, a gripping narrative nonfiction by a New York Times bestselling author. This book exposes the horrific murder of eleven Black farmhands in rural Georgia and the subsequent revelation of widespread “peonage” – a brutal form of post-Civil War slavery. Follow the dramatic investigation, courtroom battles, and political exposé as leaders like James Weldon Johnson and Walter F. White fight against this injustice. A powerful account of racial violence and the struggle for justice, this book offers crucial insights into America’s ongoing battles with race and equality, revealing that these deeply rooted issues have persisted for generations. Discover a forgotten chapter of American history.