James L. Swanson
James L. Swanson
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James L .Swanson (born 12 February 1959) is an American historian and author famous for his New York Times best-seller Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, focusing on the biography of John Wilkes Booth and his plot to kill Lincoln and other cabinet members.
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James L. Swanson is widely recognized for his detailed historical accounts of the Lincoln assassination and its aftermath. His work often focuses on the dramatic pursuit of John Wilkes Booth.
His book "Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer" was adapted into a television series.
New readers interested in his historical true crime narratives often begin with "Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer" as it is his most acclaimed and representative work.