Scott Ellsworth's book, Midnight on the Potomac, focuses on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth in 1865, exploring its relevance to modern America. Ellsworth draws parallels between the historical divisions of the 1850s and 1860s and contemporary issues faced in the U.S. He aims to present the narrative in an engaging way to attract readers who usually do not engage with nonfiction. His background as a poet and sports writer influences his storytelling approach, allowing him to present both familiar and new perspectives on Lincoln's life and death.
Ellsworth recognized historical parallels between the divided United States of today and the 1850s and 1860s, prompting him to explore Lincoln's assassination as a key story.
He aimed to reach a broad audience, targeting readers who typically avoid nonfiction, particularly history, while emphasizing the importance of storytelling.
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