Category Archives: Press

San Antonio Express-News reviews Trials of Eroy Brown

Ed Conroy has reviewed The Trials of Eroy Brown: Some of the best writing in this book is revealed at its heart, which revolves around the chapter “Eroy’s Story,” in which Berryhill synthesizes Brown’s testimony into a compelling narrative of … Continue reading

Texas Book Festival appearance, Sunday October 23

The Texas Book Festival has invited me to speak about The Trials of Eroy Brown. I will appear Sunday, October 23 at Room E 2.014 in the Capitol Extension. The book festival is one of the great events in Austin, … Continue reading

‘A jarring portrait’: Publishers’ Weekly reviews ‘The Trials of Eroy Brown’

Publishers’ Weekly has reviewed The Trials of Eroy Brown: The Murder Case That Shook the Texas Prison System, the forthcoming book by Michael Berryhill. An excerpt: Well documented and unsentimental, Berryhill’s account of this infamous 30- year-old murder case that … Continue reading

Dallas Morning News crime blogger mentions Eroy Brown

Diane Jennings, who writes about crime for the Dallas Morning News, blogged about The Trials of Eroy Brown in June. She was talking to one of the primary sources for the book, attorney Bill Habern, and followed up with a … Continue reading

Eroy Brown ‘has served his time,’ author Michael Berryhill says in interview

Eroy Brown, who three times was acquitted of killing two Texas prison officials, remains incarcerated after being denied parole  a few years ago, and continues to be held on convictions for armed robbery and burglary, blogger Constance Robinson writes. She’s … Continue reading

‘Regal’ magazine spotlights Eroy Brown’s story, forthcoming book

Justin Toliver of Regal spoke with author Michael Berryhill about Eroy Brown’s story in a piece published the other day.