General Warren hosts dinner program for Cavalcante book

Killer at the Door is subject of March 13 event

February 3rd, 2025

February 3, 2025

General Warren hosts dinner program

featuring author Bruce E. Mowday

and his new book Killer at the Door

March 13 event includes a talk about the escape of a crab-walking murderer from Chester County Prison and the two-week search for the killer.

           MALVERN _ For almost two weeks convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante terrorized sections of Chester County as local, state and national law enforcement officials scoured the county to capture the deadly escapee. The escape captured international attention when footage was released of Cavalcante crab-walking up the walls of Chester County Prison.

Mowday spent months talking with more than 80 people and conducting 40 formal interviews for the book. Schiffer Publishing releases Killer at the Door: The Dramatic Prison Break and Manhunt for Convicted Murderer Danilo Cavalcante on February 27. Mowday will have copies of the book for sale at the General Warren event.

“Bruce’s presentations on his books at the General Warren are always entertaining and well attended,” said General Warren Proprietor Patrick J. Byrne. “I urge people to call as soon as possible for reservations.”

The Thursday, March 13 evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception with Mowday. The dinner and lecture follows. A question and answer session takes place over dessert. The price per person is $59.00 and includes the reception, meal, dessert and unlimited soft beverages, coffee and tea. Adult beverages, tax and gratuity are additional.

Reservations are required. Call the General Warren at 610 296-3637 for reservations. The General Warren’s address is 9 Old Lancaster Highway, Malvern.

“I’m excited to be asked back to the General Warren,” Mowday said. “Patrick and his staff are perfect hosts. And his chef always prepares a wonderful meal to go along with the talk.”

Mowday signed an agreement to work on a documentary of Cavalcante with Blackfin, Inc., of Lionsgate studios of California.

“The Cavalcante story has many layers,” Mowday commented. “Besides the escape and the difficult manhunt, my book delves into the factors that led to the escape and the trauma suffered by residents. Today, some still suffer from the fear.”

Mowday will have copies of his books for sale. For information on Mowday, see www.mowday.com. For information on the General Warren, see www.generalwarren.com.