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An Act of State: The Execution of Martin Luther King Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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Martin Luther King Jr., was a powerful and eloquent champion of the poor and oppressed in the US, and at the height of his fame in the mid-'60s seemed to offer the real possibility of a new and radical beginning for liberal politics in the USA. However, in 1968, he was assassinated; the movement for social and economic change has never recovered.

The conviction of James Earl Ray for his murder has never looked even remotely safe, and when William Pepper began to investigate the case it was the start of a 25-year campaign for justice. At a civil trial in 1999, supported by the King family, 70 witnesses under oath set out the details of the conspiracy Pepper had unearthed: the jury took just one hour to find that Ray was not responsible for the assassination, that a wide-ranging conspiracy existed, and that government agents were involved.

An Act of State lays out the extraordinary facts of the King story - of the huge groundswell of optimism engendered by his charismatic radicalism, of how plans for his execution were laid at the very heart of government and the military, and of the disinformation and media cover-ups that followed every attempt to search out the truth. As shocking as it is tragic, An Act of State remains the most compelling and authoritative account of how King's challenge to the US establishment led inexorably to his murder.

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  1. Listening Length
    12 hours and 17 minutes
  2. Author
    Dr. William F. Pepper Esq
  3. Narrator
    Stephen Hoye
  4. Audible release date
    August 2, 2016
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Audible Studios
  7. ASIN
    B01JGR8R3O
  8. Version
    Unabridged
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    Audiobook
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Listening Length 12 hours and 17 minutes
Author Dr. William F. Pepper Esq
Narrator Stephen Hoye
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Audible.com Release Date August 02, 2016
Publisher Audible Studios
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B01JGR8R3O
Best Sellers Rank #247,768 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#857 in Black & African American History (Audible Books & Originals)
#967 in 20th Century History
#1,185 in US State & Local History

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Customers find the book informative and well-written. They appreciate the accurate and detailed information presented, as well as the author's honesty and thorough research. Readers describe the narrative style as engaging and enlightening, with an unfolding investigation that keeps them hooked. The writing quality is described as good and the book provides a clear picture of the events surrounding King's assassination.

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Customers find the book easy to read and informative. They consider it a must-read on the King murder conspiracy.

"I think this is an extremely important book for everyone to read...." Read more

"...You be the judge. My opinion? Great read!" Read more

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"...and still be taught about who killed martin luther king, this is a great book, it rewrites history, but sadly not the history thats being reached to..." Read more

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Customers find the book provides accurate and firsthand information about New York Times and ABC News bias. It is well-researched and thoroughly documented. They find it enlightening, convincing, and thorough.

"...Well written and lots of time and interest and energy went into the uncovering of this book, by the author and it shows through when I read it...." Read more

"...This book seeks to provide actual evidence where possible, and corroborating testimony where possible, rather than just theories and "maybes"..." Read more

"...This book is an important, passionate, well argued, detailed, precise, thorough, and ultimately disturbing explanation of the case for conspiracy." Read more

"...The book is thoroughly documented, presenting evidence that would have easily been uncovered had James Earl Ray gone to trial rather than entering..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the narrative style. They find the story engaging and say it opens their eyes to a world they never saw before. The book is presented as an unfolding investigation that is highly readable. It rewrites history and interweaves payoffs, recruitment, and diversion.

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"This book is amazing! A must-read for everyone!!! The story will get you wanting more and opening your eyes to a world that you never saw" Read more

"Pepper's writing is great. The book is presented more as an unfolding investigation and is highly readable...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's writing quality. They find it well-written and informative, with plenty of information. Readers also appreciate the honesty in writing.

"...What a sicking time that was to grow up in, but grow up I did. Well written and lots of time and interest and energy went into the uncovering of..." Read more

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"Well written and factually presented. What we think we know about Dr. Kings murder might not be accurate...." Read more

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Customers find the book provides a detailed and clear look at King's motivations and the decision to execute Luther.

"Great book! Gives a clear picture of the consiparcy to execute Martin Luther King Jr. America is truly the "Killing Fields" of progress." Read more

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Accurate and earth shattering.
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Accurate and earth shattering.
Another terrific book by William Pepper, extending his groundbreaking 1999 Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Conspiracy trial victory. The jury came back in less than an hr with a unanimous decision King was killed by a "conspiracy of government agencies". If you like this book dig into the trial, it's the most amazing American history document I've read, rivals The Pentagon Papers, & highly readable. You can download it free from the King Center. Get all Pepper's books, he's an investigative lawyer of the highest caliber in morality, honesty and character. An Act of State is super book and a great place to start reframing your understanding of monstrous "imperialism and Racism" as King called it that hunted our greatest profit for years to take him down. It's Jan 2024, is it any wonder the US is actively culpable in the Palestinian genocide, the monstrous assassination of an entire culture?
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2014
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    This book is a real eye opener and I am so thankful for William Pepper writing it. Confirmed information read in other books about the other executions done around that time. Read again about some of the same people who were involved with the Kennedy murders and their tie in with the mafia. What a sicking time that was to grow up in, but grow up I did. Well written and lots of time and interest and energy went into the uncovering of this book, by the author and it shows through when I read it. This was a book that needed writing. Some times when a lot of time has passed one is able to better understand and to see more clearly the situation and people involved in an a bygone era. Fell that we have learned more about our own country and government and am nowhere as naive about American government as I used to be. Still believe in the Constitution it is a shame more of our politicians do not.
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  • Kittelvet
    5.0 out of 5 stars I think this is an extremely important book for everyone ...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2014
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    I think this is an extremely important book for everyone to read. I think that even if you end up not believing the authors point of view, it is still really important to consider the possibilities, especially in relation to other events that have occurred in this country since Martin Luther King's death.

    This book seeks to provide actual evidence where possible, and corroborating testimony where possible, rather than just theories and "maybes". Most people in this country will not have heard this additional information. Most people in this country will not have known that there was a civil trial. Of course, most people in this country don't even know who was accused of killing King.

    I disagree with some of the authors historical perspective on the swapping of religious power for economic over the ears of history, but I am no scholar, so that will just have to remain my opinion.

    This book is much more than a "conspiracy theory" text. It should be regarded as historically important information that should be provided to all citizens.
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  • M. S. Fair
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book, clear up the confusion.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2020
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    What I liked about this book is the honesty which William Pepper wrote it. His purpose was tl get at the truth lf who and why Martin Luther King was assassinated. He did an awesome job telling this story. If anyone is really, really interested in this story - get this book, read it - make up your own mind as to it relevance to humanity, secrets "service" and " freedom of speech ." You be the judge. My opinion? Great read!
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  • Mcgivern Owen L
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's Too Important to Ignore!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2008
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    This reviewer is an avowed conspiracy/cover-up supporter regarding the 1960s assassinations of JKK, RFK and Martin Luther King. He welcomed the opportunity to learn more of the MLK murder. Author Pepper's voice rings loud and clear: "James Earl Ray did not shoot Dr. King!" Unfortunately, in buttressing that statement, author Pepper over examines the evidence and overstates his case. Pepper tries to be thorough but succeeds only in being repetitive to the point of confusion. MLK's opposition to the Vietnam War and proposal of a Poor People's Campaign had angered too many powerful people who wanted him eliminated. It is totally unclear who those individuals might have been. Mysteriously one name that does emerge is that of New Orleans Mafia Boss Carlos Marcello, just as it also does, on the fringe of the JFK hit. The bottom line is that while Mr. Pepper may be a superior lawyer, he has failings as a writer of long and detailed prose. To his credit, Chapter 9 does attempt to marshal the supporting facts in one place-one ray of sunshine where more light is needed. An interesting sidebar to "An Act of State" is Pepper's unabashed skewering of Gerald Posner. GP is the Establishment's point guard in debunking any conspiracy theories, be they related to MLK or JFK. Pepper goes after Posner with a vengeance that can only emerge from the deepest sincerity. The final word here is that "An Act of State" is too important to NOT rate 5 stars. Potential readers are urged to focus on Pepper's efforts and not his results. Mainstream media (what a great term!) has ignored the MLK hit. We should be grateful that the William Peppers of the world have the intestinal fortitude to investigate and publicize periods of our history that many would just as soon ignore.
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  • john schorsch
    4.0 out of 5 stars So much we didnt know
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022
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    A sad yet likely true unwinding of the forces that changed this country
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  • W. Coe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Every US citizen should read this book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2011
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    I don't believe that the fella "Tom", who gave this work 1 star below, actually read the book. How does he explain away the presence and the testimony from both the Fire Captain who let in the Army sniper team to the fire station rooftop, and the report from one of the snipers himself that 2 teams were operating that day?

    It was proven in a US court of law that there was a conspiracy to execute Martin Luther King. The King family won a judgment from Lloyd Jowers, the only actual perp they could prove in court was part of that conspiracy. That a conspiracy existed was proven and is beyond reproach. That it was quickly forgotten by the mainstream media is as yet a mystery and unexplainable to me. 5 star work for content, however, 3 star for readability as you can tell that the writer is a lawyer: his facts and figures are jumbled and confused (much like a stream of consciousness) UNTIL he starts describing the court case, whereupon it becomes clearer and easier to read as he walks us through the testimony that arrives at the conclusion which Kings family knew from the start, which is the shocking yet proven idea that Ray was a patsy and that the US government had King murdered.
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  • TiGeR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2020
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    A must read!
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  • Dean Kelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2021
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    An in depth look at the deceased Martin Luther Kings assassination and the mystery of what transpired that day.
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  • David Myers
    5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this book
    Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2014
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    An incredible book with the details, background, and references I've always needed to thoroughly understand this case. I'm very impressed. William Pepper is a warrior for justice and truth about the corruption of the American political/governmental system. I highly recommend this book.
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  • Mr. N. H. Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant. Pepper has done a great job getting to ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2014
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    Brilliant. Pepper has done a great job getting to the truth. Heard he's now on the trail of RFK's murderers.
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  • Kasper Madsen
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a MUST READ for anyone who has an ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2014
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    This is a MUST READ for anyone who has an interest in historical events of this nature! Dr. Pepper tells an incredible story about one of the most defining moments in american hisory. He is a gifted writer and the book reflects his talent.
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