Exploding the Official Myths of the Lincoln Assasination

• Why was Abraham Lincoln denied the protection he requested at Ford's Theatre?

• Why wasn't the bodyguard who deserted his post reprimanded?

• How did John Wilkes Booth know he only needed a one-shot derringer to di…

• Why was Abraham Lincoln denied the protection he requested at Ford's Theatre?

• Why wasn't the bodyguard who deserted his post reprimanded?

• How did John Wilkes Booth know he only needed a one-shot derringer to dispose of the President? • Why was Booth's diary kept secret for two years, and when finally exposed, were 43 sheets (86 pages) missing?

• Why were Booth's alleged accomplices shackled with hoods over their heads before being either hanged or sent to a remote island prison?

• Why--(25 more questions)?

Like many major historical events, the Lincoln assassination had an official story and a back story. Most people only know the official story, partly due to removal of critical documents from government archives. However, thanks to the digitization of 19th century information, and with help from two intrepid predecessors, James Perloff puts together the assassination's back story. Readers may be surprised at how much 1860s America resembled today's America, with a Deep State behind the scenes, controlled information, suppression of civil liberties, and secret agendas. Even veteran Lincoln assassination buffs should find new information in this book. 

JAMES PERLOFF has been a journalist since 1986, when he began writing for The New American magazine. Some of his previous books include The Shadows of Power, Tornado in a Junkyard, Truth Is a Lonely Warrior, Thirteen Pieces of the Jigsaw and Missing Saints, Missing Miracles. A much sought-after broadcast guest, James has appeared on hundreds of radio shows and podcasts.