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3 quotes from Chasing Lincoln's Killer

• "Murder is the ultimate act of political rebellion, and Booth was determined to make a statement that would echo in history."
• "In a nation divided by the Civil War, Lincoln's assassination was a wound that would reshape the country forever, a reminder of the fragility of democracy."
• "The pursuit of Booth was not just the hunt for a murderer; it was a larger quest for justice and the moral obligation to hold accountable those who disrupt the very fabric of society."

Author: James L. Swanson

James Swanson is an acclaimed author known for his Edgar Award-winning book, *Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer*, which became a New York Times bestseller. With degrees in history from the University of Chicago and law from UCLA, Swanson has an extensive background that includes various government and think-tank roles in Washington, D.C., notably at the United States Department of Justice. A dedicated scholar of Abraham Lincoln, he has passionately studied and collected materials related to Lincoln's life and legacy since childhood. Additionally, Swanson serves on the advisory council of the Ford's Theatre Society and has a personal connection to his subject, having been born on Lincoln's birthday.