An American Death: The True Story of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Greatest Manhunt of Our Time

By: Gerold Frank

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Synopsis: 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.&” —TimeIncludes photographs