Ellen J. Green Knihy

The narrative centers on the chilling events of 6 September 1949, when Howard Barton Unruh committed the first recorded mass shooting in America, killing thirteen people in under twelve minutes in East Camden, New Jersey. This account delves into the shocking details of the tragedy, exploring the motivations and consequences of Unruh's actions, providing a comprehensive look at a pivotal moment in American history that has remained largely untold until now.

To do it, Ava needs the help of the only two people she can trust with her secrets: Detective Russell Bowers and her reluctant best friend, Joanne. Together they set off on a journey down Avas dark and twisted history that reaches from Italy to the jungles of Vietnam and to Paris for a chilling family reunion and a final reckoning.

Through the Gate explores the story of the first recorded mass shooting in the United States.