Synopses & Reviews
More than a million readers have thrilled to Bill OReillys Killing Lincoln, the page-turning work of nonfiction about the shocking assassination that changed the course of American history. Now the anchor of The OReilly Factor recounts in gripping detail the brutal murder of John Fitzgerald Kennedy—and how a sequence of gunshots on a Dallas afternoon not only killed a beloved president but also sent the nation into the cataclysmic division of the Vietnam War and its culture-changing aftermath.
In January 1961, as the Cold War escalates, John F. Kennedy struggles to contain the growth of Communism while he learns the hardships, solitude, and temptations of what it means to be president of the United States. Along the way he acquires a number of formidable enemies, among them Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, and Alan Dulles, director of the Central Intelligence Agency. In addition, powerful elements of organized crime have begun to talk about targeting the president and his brother, Attorney General Robert Kennedy.
In the midst of a 1963 campaign trip to Texas, Kennedy is gunned down by an erratic young drifter named Lee Harvey Oswald. The former Marine Corps sharpshooter escapes the scene, only to be caught and shot dead while in police custody.
The events leading up to the most notorious crime of the twentieth century are almost as shocking as the assassination itself. Killing Kennedy chronicles both the heroism and deceit of Camelot, bringing history to life in ways that will profoundly move the reader. This may well be the most talked about book of the year.
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Praise for Killing Lincoln:
“If Grisham wrote a novel about April 1865 . . . it might well read like Killing Lincoln.” —Peter J. Boyer, Newsweek
“[Killing Lincoln] delivers a taut, action-packed narrative with cliff-hangers aplenty.” —The Christian Science Monitor
“[Killing Lincoln] is nonfiction, albeit told in white-knuckled, John Grisham-like style.” —The New York Post
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"A thoroughly documented, visually rich presentation." —Kirkus Reviews
"The popularity of the adult title will drive interest, but this book is strong enough to draw its own audience. An excellent choice for middle-school libraries." —School Library Journal Praise for Killing Kennedy: "Immersively written . . . Mr. OReilly and Mr. Dugard succeed in investing a familiar national tragedy with fresh anguish. . . . A powerful historical précis." —Janet Maslin, The New York Times "All the suspense and drama of a popular thriller." —Husna Haq, The Christian Science Monitor
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Praise for Killing Kennedy: "Immersively written . . . Mr. OReilly and Mr. Dugard succeed in investing a familiar national tragedy with fresh anguish. . . A powerful historical précis."—Janet Maslin, The New York Times "All the suspense and drama of a popular thriller."—Husna Haq, The Christian Science Monitor
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“Although the book is targeted for a younger audience, Edward Herrmanns narration is magnificently suited for both adult and child listeners. He leads his audience expertly through this fact-filled account to its unforgettable end. Herrmann creates a compelling cadence that builds to a crescendo as the drama and horror unfold in the last chapters of Kennedys life…Adult listeners who remember that fateful day will feel a strong connection to Herrmanns presentation.” - AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner
Synopsis
On a sunny day in Dallas, Texas, at the end of a campaign trip, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy is assassinated by an angry, lonely drifter named Lee Harvey Oswald. The former Marine Corps sharpshooter escapes briefly but is hunted down, captured, and then shot dead while in police custody.
Kennedy's Last Days is a gripping account of the events leading up to the most notorious crime of the twentieth century. Author Bill OReilly vividly describes the Kennedy familys life in the public eye, the crises facing the president around the world and at home, the nations growing fascination with their vigorous, youthful president, and, finally, the shocking events leading up to his demise.
Adapted from Bill OReillys bestselling historical thriller Killing Kennedy, with an unforgettable cast of characters, page-turning action, and art on every spread, Kennedys Last Days is history that reads like a thriller. This exciting book will captivate adults and young readers alike.
About the Author
Bill OReilly is the anchor of The OReilly Factor, the highest-rated cable news show in the country. He also writes a syndicated newspaper column and is the author of several number-one bestselling books.