Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom is the gripping true story of Alvin Ridley, a man accused of murdering his wife in Ringgold in 1997, as told by author McCracken King Poston Jr., the attorney who was set on freeing him. Ridley had been an outsider in town, working as a Zenith television seller and repairman, and many did not even know he had a wife until she was found dead in their home. The story observes how Ridley’s neurodivergence intermingled with the complicated case led to him being misunderstood by his peers and the law. It has been described as a humorous yet heartbreaking courtroom drama akin to a John Grisham thriller mixed with Rainman and Just Mercy. Pylon Reenactment Society, led by Vanessa Briscoe Hay of new wave and post-punk band Pylon, will perform songs in between readings by the author at this joint music and literature event hosted by Avid Bookshop. There will also be a book signing with the author, and the night will close out with DJ Gree Gree and DJ Jerkface. VIP tickets include a copy of Zenith Man and early entry at 7 p.m. for a meet-and-greet with Pylon Reenactment Society.
WHO: Pylon Reenactment Society and Zenith Man
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. (VIP), 8 p.m. (event)
WHERE: 40 Watt Club
HOW MUCH: $33 VIP (includes book), $10
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