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No crime in history had more eyewitnesses. On November 24, 1963, two days after the killing of President Kennedy, a troubled nightclub owner named Jack Ruby quietly slipped into the Dallas police station and assassinated the assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. The event would spark questions and conspiracy theories for years to come.
Few, however, would remember the bizarre trial that followed three months later in Dallas, Texas. How exactly does one defend a man who was seen pulling the trigger in front of millions? And, more important, how did Jack Ruby, who fired point-blank into Oswald live on television, die an innocent man?
"[A] riveting courtroom drama that feels as alive as it did in 1963." --NPR
"Engrossing, lively and expertly crafted." --Washington Post
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"Clear, straightforward writing and superb research that pays attention to tension as well as humor make this riveting courtroom drama that feels as alive as it did it 1963." -NPR
"Abrams and Fisher mine transcripts and news coverage to dramatize the trial as it unfolded... a bright spotlight on well-worn ground." -Kirkus Reviews
""An engrossing, lively and expertly crafted courtroom drama filled with colorful characters and having significant resonance for the present." -The Washington Post
"A fresh, detailed look at Jack Ruby and his trial.... Followers of all things regarding the JFK assassination will be fascinated by this account of one of the most unique trials of the twentieth century." -Booklist
"Dan Abrams is a favorite author of mine because of his storytelling ability and how he makes history come alive. His latest book recounts the trial of Jack Ruby, who shot Lee Harvey Oswald in cold blood. The trial adds color and texture to the lawyers, courtroom, and historical events." -Forbes
"Abrams and Fisher's narrative is crisp and clear, yet able to deliver a riveting courtroom drama for their readers." -Virginia Gazette
"The book will fascinate nonfiction courtroom drama readers and JFK assassination buffs still looking for a conspiracy link between Oswald and Ruby." -Library Journal