There is little doubt that the assassination of Abraham Lincoln changed the course of American history in ways we are still dealing with today. The course of racial justice in the U.S. was forever altered by Booth's bullet. This book will challenge readers who are interested in getting to know everything they can about this epic and tragic event and in untangling the riddle of the Lincoln assassination.

Frank J. Williams, Founding Chair of The Lincoln Forum, is the retired chief justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. He has written or edited more than 20 books.