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An American Death
The True Story of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Greatest Manhunt of Our Ti
Gerold Frank(0)
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New York Times–Bestselling Author: "Frank's reconstruction of Dr. [Martin Luther] King's murder and its aftermath is remarkably convincing." -The New York Times
Written by two-time Edgar Award winner Gerold Frank, An American Death examines the infamous 1968 assassination of the legendary civil rights leader in Memphis, Tennessee, in vivid, extensive detail. Frank casts a light on historical truth and builds a coherent narrative of events amid the chaos and conspiracy theories that surround Dr. King's murder. The author recounts the details of April 4, and delves into the shocking events leading up to the fateful day, including James Earl Ray's background and escape from prison, and the manhunt and quest for justice that followed the killing, in this riveting account of a crime that shook a nation.
"Provide[s] insight into James Earl Ray and the rather squalid world from which he emerged . . . persuasively argued." -Worldview
"Frank's picture of Ray . . . is remarkable." -Time
Includes photographs
Written by two-time Edgar Award winner Gerold Frank, An American Death examines the infamous 1968 assassination of the legendary civil rights leader in Memphis, Tennessee, in vivid, extensive detail. Frank casts a light on historical truth and builds a coherent narrative of events amid the chaos and conspiracy theories that surround Dr. King's murder. The author recounts the details of April 4, and delves into the shocking events leading up to the fateful day, including James Earl Ray's background and escape from prison, and the manhunt and quest for justice that followed the killing, in this riveting account of a crime that shook a nation.
"Provide[s] insight into James Earl Ray and the rather squalid world from which he emerged . . . persuasively argued." -Worldview
"Frank's picture of Ray . . . is remarkable." -Time
Includes photographs