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Last Word

My Indictment of the CIA in the Murder of JFK

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By: Mark Lane
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The last word on the JFK assassination by the New York Times best-selling author and JFK historian!

Mark Lane tried the only US court case in which the jurors concluded that the CIA plotted the murder of President Kennedy, but there was always a missing piece: How did the CIA control cops and Secret Service agents on the ground in Dealey Plaza? How did federal authorities prevent the House Select Committee on Assassinations from discovering the truth about the complicity of the CIA?

Now, Mark Lane tells all in this explosive new book, with exclusive new interviews, sworn testimony, and meticulous new research (including interviews with Oliver Stone, Dallas Police deputy sheriffs, Robert K. Tanenbaum, and Abraham Bolden). Lane finds out first hand exactly what went on the day JFK was assassinated. He includes sworn statements given to the Warren Commission by a police officer who confronted a man who he thought was the assassin. The officer testified that he drew his gun and pointed it at the suspect, who showed Secret Service ID. Yet, the Secret Service later reported that there were no Secret Service agents on foot in Dealey Plaza.

The Last Word proves that the CIA, operating through a secret small group, prepared all credentials for Secret Service agents in Dallas for the two days that Kennedy was going to be there - conclusive evidence of the CIA's involvement in the assassination.

©2011 Mark Lane (P)2011 Audible, Inc.
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Whether you’re a historian, a long-time John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theorist, or just an average Joe with a keen interest in intricately constructed cases, Mark Lane’s Last Word: My Indictment of the CIA in the Murder of JFK is bound to prove, at the very least, extremely difficult to turn off.

Mark Boyett performs this engrossing audiobook with aplomb, his careful pacing adding a layer of detachment and objectivity to this highly impassioned work. Lane is a compelling storyteller with a clear and apparent investment in the subject matter; it’s difficult not to feel fascinated and intrigued by the complex web he weaves.

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"Both readers who have followed the JFK assassination for years and those new to one of the great debates of the 20th century will find much to contemplate here." ( Library Journal Xpress Review)

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Bold, Direct and Controversial, As Always

What made the experience of listening to Last Word the most enjoyable?

Being a dedicated researcher of the JFK murder for decades, it is fulfilling to see one of the original authors (still alive) writing provocative and revealing substance about the crime of the last century. Lane has never been one to pull a punch and I thought the way he revealed the inter-connections between those who criticize him and the agency they work for to be bold and excellent counter-punches. Lane has been relentless in bringing to light the suspicious "coincidences" that engulf the assassination, the Warren Commission and their subsequent multiple white-washings. With so many of the most knowledgable and profound researchers now gone on to the other side of this life, it is a good thing that Lane, Josiah Thompson and a few others cling to the determined course of action in telling facts to the public. It will take people like Lane to counter-punch, once again, the new lathering of whitewash that is surely to appear in the film we are told of that has the involvement of Tom Hanks. Lane is a talented debunker and he will surely be at the forefront of critics of the Hanks production, if it sees the screen. Fortunately Leonardo DiCaprio has bought rights to a book which may well offset much of Hanks' "work." The world of truth owes a lot of gratitude to Mark Lane for this well-documented and powerfully written work.

Who was your favorite character and why?

THere were really no "characters" in this book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The energetic debunking of Vincent Bugliosi's tripe brought tears of laughter to me. Bugliosi is far more talented at writing stuff that is enjoyable to read than he is at telling the truth impartially and accurately. Bugliosi's penchant to exaggerate and stray far afield from the truth is infuriating and should be criminal. Lane took V.B. to task in fine style. The book was worth the listen just for that, alone.

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"The Last Word" along with James W. Douglass' book "JFK and the Unspeakable" (Also available unabridged on Audible) are the best books written in the last two decades on the subject of the JFK assassination because they deal with how it came to be and the results of it, rather than merely the physics of gunfire and the controversy of testimony. While there is no way to say they are 100% accurate in all cases, they open up panoramic views of evidence that was ignored or intentionally obfuscated by people, whose job it was to tell the TRUTH, the WHOLE TRUTH and NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH. Anyone who takes the time to listen to these two books can only end up thinking long and hard about the way things are today and how they had been if JFK had lived out his life and been allowed to see through his visions of a world of peace.

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Fantastic information all US citizens must have

If anyone wonders why certain countries don't trust or respect the USA, there should be no question after reading Mark Lanes book - filled with documentation that backs up everything stated about unbelievable practices of our government including one particular agency that has strayed as far as one could stray from the original duties assigned upon its creation.

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I've always questioned LBJ'S Warren Report.

The author; Mark Lane, does a very convincing job in presenting the facts just as I remember them occurring. Through the many years I have followed with great interest anytime the subject of JFK's assassination occurred. Whenever a government rep made statements, the facts they presented were squed. Not the case here. The details as stated in this book appear to be accurate. I will never forget that day and all of the witnesses who described what each had seen and experienced. This book accurately captures the detail of my recollection.

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Highly researched new public records

The research done by this author will amaze you. The story was not complete until he accessed public records, siting every source. A must read. We deserve to know what our Gov is doing.

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Information and Presentation are Great!

Thank you Mark Lane! This is a great presentation of the events leading up to, during, and after the assassination of JFK. Highly recommend.

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Should be assigned reading for ALL undergraduates

Power exposure of the CIA, FBU, and the inner workings of the Federal government. The “4th branch” needs to be brought into the control of its charter.

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Great listen

Deep dive into the hardcore facts of the truth. Thank you Mark Lane for speaking for 2 men that cannot so a Nation might hear and hopefully begin believing these truths.

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Hopefully, not the last word

If you’re a JFK conspiracy junky, this book will fit nicely into many if not most of the other books, videos, films, interviews and lectures that are currently available by Mark lane and dozens of others. If you’re just curious and want to see what it’s all about, Lane’s book will be a good way to put your foot into the pool. Warning, it might start an addiction. This is the greatest murder mystery of our time or any other.

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Compelling Evidence the CIA is More Evil Than We Think

This book covers a lot of territory. For whatever reason I thought it was going to be focused solely on the CIA involvement in the Kennedy assassination. But the author goes off in multiple different directions showing where the CIA came from where it’s been and where he thinks it’s going.

Last 20 or 30% of the book is a little long just for the simple fact that it’s deep into the weeds on what the CIA has been up to for the last few years prior to the Book’s publication. And because of the wide ranging storyline, the book becomes repetitive.

I think my main surprise was based on how detailed the author was in his various legal and investigative work that he is still a devoted Democrat. It doesn’t necessarily mean that he should be a devoted Republican instead. It’s just that this book seems to expose both parties as being very complicit in investigating the Kennedy assassination, as well as allowing the CIA to maintain, sustain, and grow beyond its original scope. A lot of that blame lays at the feed of Harry Truman and Lyndon Johnson. And we’ve obviously had several Democratic presidents since then including two that served two terms. And yet the CIA continues to grow out of control and beyond control of elected officials, and the citizens of the United States.

I have no reason not to think the information brought forward in this book is not factual. It certainly sheds new light on the Kennedy assassination for me. And the author does it in a way that makes it seem very matter of fact. Not some wild, unhinged conspiracy theory/crackpot take on things. However, I can see more clearly why there are so many theories and crackpots looking into this and not trusting government. This book really veers off into that place during the last 20 to 30% of the book. If the government is able to cover up this many things from all levels, as well as lie about what it is doing or not doing, what is the hope of actually closing this agency and stopping all the problems it’s creating both domestically and internationally?

The book ends with the letter from the author to then President Barack Obama. asking him to prosecute and shut down the CIA. And yet here we are involved in multiple battlefronts and with global Dee stabilization. The author is certainly made a very compelling case to me that what he saying is true.

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Thankful for Mark Lane

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Definitely based on Mark Lane's thorough explanation of an event that shook the world

What did you like best about this story?

His critique of Vincent Bugliosi's book and his revealing of Buglios's hypocrisy and ineptness.

What about Mark Boyett’s performance did you like?

Clear and believable.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I remember the day JFK was murdered and the utter sadness of everyone that I knew. Then the totally unbelievable murder of Oswald, in of all places .....the Dallas Police station. Now, after listening to Mr. Lane's book, I feel outrage at the lies our government put out there. They shouldn't wonder why people are not so patriotic anymore.

Any additional comments?

It would also be a good idea to watch the movie- "Rush to Judgement" Thank-you Mark Lane for your service to this country.

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