“Blood Will Out: The True Story of a Murder, a Mystery, and a Masquerade” is a nonfiction book written by Walter Kirn. Published in 2014, this book is a memoir and true crime story that recounts Kirn’s personal experiences with a man who turned out to be a con artist and murderer.

In “Blood Will Out,” Walter Kirn narrates his friendship with a man who went by the name Clark Rockefeller. Kirn initially believed that he had befriended a member of the wealthy Rockefeller family. However, as the years passed, Kirn began to suspect that his friend was not who he claimed to be.

The book explores the gradual unraveling of the con man’s true identity, the shocking discovery that “Clark Rockefeller” was not a Rockefeller at all, but rather a German immigrant named Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, and his subsequent arrest and trial for a murder he had committed many years earlier. Kirn’s personal journey and the broader implications of deception and identity are central themes of the book.

“Blood Will Out” provides a gripping account of a real-life case of imposture and murder, as well as a reflection on the nature of trust, identity, and the lengths to which people will go to deceive others. It’s a compelling and thought-provoking read for those interested in true crime and personal narratives.

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