"A fascinating blend of courtroom drama and legal analysis." -The Wall Street Journal "Clear, straightforward writing and superb research that pays attention to tension as well as humor make this riveting courtroom drama that feels as alive as it did it 1963." -NPR "Abrams and Fisher mine transcripts and news coverage to dramatize the trial as it unfolded. a bright spotlight on well-worn ground." -Kirkus Reviews ""An engrossing, lively and expertly crafted courtroom drama filled with colorful characters and having significant resonance for the present." -The Washington Post "A fresh, detailed look at Jack Ruby and his trial. Followers of all things regarding the JFK assassination will be fascinated by this account of one of the most unique trials of the twentieth century." -Booklist "The book will fascinate nonfiction courtroom drama readers and JFK assassination buffs still looking for a conspiracy link between Oswald and Ruby.

" -Library Journal Praise for Dan Abrams and David Fisher "Dan Abrams and David Fisher write the heart-pounding pulse of history." --Diane Sawyer on Lincoln's Last Trial "Abrams and Fisher do a superb job of clearly presenting the issues in this remarkable and intensely dramatic trial." --Scott Turow on Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense "Abrams and Fisher are gifted writers, and their prose is neither overly spare nor showy; they're clearly fascinated by the trial, and their enthusiasm for their subject matter shows." --NPR on Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense "The authors do a remarkable job of spinning the court transcripts into a fascinating tale of intrigue and underscoring the men and the issues at play." --Fredericksburg Book Review on John Adams Under Fire.