SANTA FE, N.M. — Evan S. Connell, an acclaimed and adventurous author, whose literary explorations ranged from Depression-era Kansas City in the twin novels "Mrs. Bridge" and "Mr. Bridge" to Custer's last stand in the history book "Son of the Morning Star: Custer and the Little Bighorn," was found dead Thursday, his niece said. He was 88.
Acclaimed writer Evan S. Connell has died at 88
Thursday, January 10, 2013 | 4:44 p.m. CST
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