How Hollywood Killed JFK: Starring Elvis Presley John Wayne and Frank Sinatra - A Twisted Tinseltown Tale of Power, Greed & Revenge. [Paperback]

Joe Burke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 22, 2010

"There are three things in life which are real - God, Human Folly, and Laughter. Since the first two are beyond our comprehension, we must do what we can with the third." -John F. Kennedy ----------- A must read for all Elvis and Sinatra fans, classic movie buffs and burnt-out conspiracy theorists!!! The long-awaited FIRST and ONLY spoof and satire EVER written about the Crime of the Century!!! The one-of-a-kind, never-before-told, star-studded story of the secret Hollywood conspiracy leading up to the JFK assassination ----------- Comically channeling JFK and the three biggest stars of the 20th century, Elvis Presley, John Wayne and Frank Sinatra, 'gonzo historian' Joe Burke weaves his uniquely original and absolutely twisted blend of fact and fiction as he takes readers through an uproarious tale of the era’s Hollywood-Cold War intrigue. Here, Joe Burke is at his sick and satirical best. After almost fifty years of controversy – this insane, destined cult classic delivers the FIRST and BEST and ONLY escape from the events of November 22, 1963!!! ----------- "Awesome! The perfect cure and bookend for the jaded and cynical conspiracy theorist! Page-turning, fantastic fun!" -The Boston Mystery Review ----------- "Joe Burke is to American pop culture what Tom Clancy is to espionage ... and what Mel Brooks is to the Nazis ..." -R. Howitt, Author of 'This Blurb' -------- "In one satirical swoop Joe Burke has debunked almost fifty years of expert analysis, The Warren Commission, two Congressional investigations, and a major motion picture. Finally, America knows the truth. Case Dismissed." -Andrew McAleer, Esq., Author of 'The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Novelists' ----------- "Whatever. It's just a theory ..." -Albert Einstein

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About the Author

Created out of a lifelong passion for a cast and controversy that began in childhood, Joe Burke has been - to put it mildly - captivated with the subject matter and characters of ‘HOW HOLLYWOOD KILLED JFK’ for a very, very, very, very, long, long, long, long time. "HOW HOLLYWOOD KILLED JFK is the best and final bookend to one of the most discussed subjects of our country’s history!” An absolute must-read for all JFK, Elvis, Sinatra, and John Wayne fans, movie buffs, and anyone seeking a well-deserved, long-awaited diversion and delirious escape from the tragic events of November 22, 1963. Joe Burke lives in the Boston area and is available for interviews about HOW HOLLYWOOD KILLED JFK. This is his first novel. After ordering ... 'Like' HOW HOLLYWOOD KILLED JFK on Facebook! Media inquiries please contact: [e-mail]

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (October 22, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 145631145X
• ISBN-13: 978-1456311452
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #820,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #84 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( P ) > Presley, Elvis

More About the Author

Created out of a lifelong passion for an all-star cast and age-old controversy that began at the age of ten, Joe Burke has been - to put it mildly - captivated with the subject matter and characters of 'HOW HOLLYWOOD KILLED JFK' for a very, very, very, very, long, long, long, long time. After decades of obsession and frustration over the JFK assassination, he finally decided 'the hell with it' ... and began researching and creating his own conspiracy He is also a huge Elvis, Sinatra and John Wayne fan. So in addition to being a zany conspiracy story it's equally a tribute to Elvis, Sinatra & Wayne.

Joe Burke grew up in the Boston area. This is his first novel.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for lovers of american politics, hollywood and all the drama in between, November 23, 2010

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kelldem - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Hollywood Killed JFK: Starring Elvis Presley John Wayne and Frank Sinatra - A Twisted Tinseltown Tale of Power, Greed & Revenge. (Paperback)

Whether you're a fan of Elvis, John Wayne, Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe or Kennedy, this book brings to life the characters that we all know and love - only better, they are all interconnected in a scandalous and brilliant story that turns every theory upside down - about who actually killed JFK. You know a good author when the truth in their writing shocks you to your core, provoking an "oh my god" moment where the irony makes you laugh and gasp at the same time. For someone like me who wishes they lived in the hay-day of American Hollywood, this book wraps you up in the times and will soon become a favorite. Whether you love books about conspiracy theory, politics, history, satire or romance, this one has it all!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great romp through another era, December 2, 2010

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This review is from: How Hollywood Killed JFK: Starring Elvis Presley John Wayne and Frank Sinatra - A Twisted Tinseltown Tale of Power, Greed & Revenge. (Paperback)

This is a great romp through a time long ago. A great cast of characters portrayed with authenticity, I often felt I was in the room with them. The facts laced throughout were facinating and shed more light on a facinating era. Fact and fun were intertwined in a unique story. Job well done.
I loved this! When can we expect another?

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Time for a new view on the JFK assassination, November 23, 2010

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Michael Sakraida - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How Hollywood Killed JFK: Starring Elvis Presley John Wayne and Frank Sinatra - A Twisted Tinseltown Tale of Power, Greed & Revenge. (Paperback)

Joe Burke weaves a very entertaining and twisted tale about the Kennedy assassination. I felt like I was right there with each of the characters with their lead-up to that day that is seared in our nation's collective memory, and curiosity. I felt the same tensions and thrills they felt.

Little did I know just how much of a role those in the entertainment industry might have had in such an historical event. It makes those entertainers today, who merely go to Capital Hill to testify for their favorite causes, pale in comparison with the actions set forth in this tale by the greats, like Elvis and the Chairman of the Board.

This is a great holiday gift for anyone you know who is fascinated by the Kennedy assassination, or who was a big fan of the old Hollywood and its stars.

I think that this was a great freshman effort by Joe, and expect and wait for future tales from him. Perhaps what really happened with Lincoln's assassination? Whatever this next effort, I'm sure it will as enjoyable a read as this one.