"In Cold Blood" is a non-fiction novel by Truman Capote that details the brutal 1959 murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas. The book explores the lives of the victims, Herb Clutter, his wife Bonnie, and their children, Nancy and Kenyon, as well as the two killers, Richard "Dick" Hickock and Perry Smith. Capote's work delves into the psychological motivations behind the crime and the subsequent investigation, providing a comprehensive look at both the victims and the perpetrators. The narrative blends factual reporting with literary techniques, making it a pioneering work in the true crime genre.