Murder in Babylon: A Novel Based on Fact

On February 1, 1922, renowned silent film director William Desmond Taylor was tragically murdered in his Los Angeles home, in a case that stunned Hollywood and the nation. Though never officially solved, revelations about Taylor's controversial past and secret dealings kept the mystery in the public eye for decades, impacting the careers of prominent actors and sparking widespread calls for reform. Untold stories from journalist Ben Birnbaum, who dedicated years to investigating the case, reveal the complexities of one of Hollywood's most enduring mysteries.