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Killing Kennedy

Killing Kennedy

The End of Camelot
BiographyTrue Crime
Pages
338
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

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.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkTense

Genres

Biography True Crime Biography & Memoir

Authors

M
Martin Dugard

Martin Dugard is the author of Farther Than Any Man, a gripping account of Shackleton's Endurance expedition. He's known for his compelling historical narratives that bring incredible true stories to life.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there a film adaptation of this book?

    A television docudrama based on the book was released in 2013, starring Rob Lowe as John F. Kennedy and Will Rothhaar as Lee Harvey Oswald.

  • Does this book need to be read in a specific order?

    While it is part of a series of historical accounts coauthored by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, it functions as a standalone narrative and does not require reading the previous entries to follow the events described.

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