In the Crosshairs: Famous Assassinations & Attempts From Julius Caesar to John Lennon

by Stephen J. Spignesi

Looks at attempted & successful assassinations of high-profile celebrities, political figures, religious leaders, & many others. Each chapter includes a compelling account of an assassination (or attempted assassination), with complete details about the assassin, the victim, the circumstances of the attack, & the outcome. Some are famous, such as the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, the Kennedys, & Indirah Gandhi. Some are not so well known like the attempts on the lives of Germaine Greer, Vernon Jordan, Richard Nixon, Andy Warhol, & more. Also features photos of many of the victims or would-be victims, & rare archival materials, such as the John Wilkes Booth "Wanted" poster & excerpts from original police reports.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, True Crime

287 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[David Vinther · Rating 3 out of 5]

if you're interested in history, or true crime, this is a good book to get. while you don't get extremely in depth for every case, it gives enough insight into each to know if you want to look into other books about a particular subject.

[Argya Budihandojo · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you’re looking for in-depth dives into assassination attempts throughout history, then this is not the book for you. The book covers some of the more high-profile assassination attempts, giving short descriptions of both the targets and the assassins themselves, along with the weapon of choice and judicial outcomes. Overall, a great book to pick just for being easy to read and follow.