Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee, by Casey Cep Knopf hide caption toggle caption Knopf Review Book Reviews 'Furious Hours' Tells The Tale Of Harper Lee And Her Unfinished Work May 8, 2019 Writer Casey Cep's book delivers a gripping, incredibly well-written portrait not only of Harper Lee, but also of mid-20th century Alabama — and a still-unanswered set of crimes.