The Assassination of JFK: Minute by Minute

The Assassination of JFK: Minute by Minute is a new paperback edition of Jonathan Mayo's acclaimed book, which tells the story of JFK's assassination from the frontline. It is a blow-by-blow account of the terrible events that unfolded, packed with vivid detail and arranged in the minute-by-minute style that Mayo has pioneered.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Short Books Ltd

The acclaimed book by Jonathan Mayo, now available in paperback, is a captivating read that resembles a fast-paced, page-turning, and intense cold war political thriller. Dermot O Leary delves into the narrative, presenting the story of JFK's assassination from the front lines. It revolves around the individuals caught up in the four-day whirlwind in November 1963, ranging from the highest to the lowest ranks.

The book begins with Dallas nightclub reporter Tony Zoppi, who unexpectedly finds himself carrying the president's casket. Secret Service agent Clint Hill, in despair, beats his hands on the limousine trunk as he witnesses Kennedy's tragic demise. Howard Brennan, a construction worker on a lunch break, is captivated by a man taking aim on the motorcade with a rifle. Reporter Hugh Aynesworth, with only an electricity bill as his writing material, frantically scribbles notes for what could be the scoop of his career. DJ John Peel, mere feet away from Oswald during his press questioning, is immersed in the unfolding events. Lastly, Robert Kennedy, sitting in the dark in the back of an empty army truck, anxiously awaits the arrival of his brother's body.

The Assassination of JFK: Minute by Minute is a pure chronological narrative that provides a detailed blow-by-blow account of the tragic events that unfolded. Packed with vivid detail and arranged in the minute-by-minute style pioneered by Jonathan Mayo, this account of John F Kennedy's murder captivates readers from the very first page to the last. Jeremy Vine, in his review, praises the book for its gripping nature, stating that it held his attention from start to finish.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780726274