The JFK Conspiracy

Brad Meltzer's "The JFK Conspiracy" unveils a previously unknown assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy in 1960.

The book details the plot orchestrated by Richard Pavlik, a disgruntled postal worker, who planned to use dynamite to kill the then president-elect.

Meltzer meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to the attempted assassination, highlighting the near-miss and its subsequent suppression from public knowledge.

The narrative explores the political climate of the time, including the rise of the KKK and anti-Catholic sentiment.

The book also delves into the personal life of JFK, adding layers of complexity to his public image.