Jim Thompson: The Unsolved Mystery [Paperback]

William Warren (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 5, 2007

Jim Thompson was already a legend for the James H.W. Thompson Silk Company that he founded, when he disappeared in the Cameron highlands in Malaysia in 1967.

Editorial Reviews

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“Explores the double legend of Thompson’s silk company and the unsolved case.” -- The New Yorker

Product Details

• Paperback: 246 pages
• Publisher: Archipelago Press; Reprint edition (July 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9813018828
• ISBN-13: 978-9813018822
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > History > Asia > Thailand

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most fascinating missing persons cases on record!, December 31, 2002

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M.B. (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jim Thompson: The Unsolved Mystery (Paperback)

James H.W. Thompson was a legend. Born in 1906, he served during WWII in the O.S.S which later became the C.I.A. His real claims to fame however were first as the 'Thai Silk King' and secondly as a missing person rivaling Judge Crater and Jimmy Hoffa for mystery. This book should have inspired several others on Thompson since he lived such a legendary and fascinating life. Sadly, this is really the only authoritative book out there on him. Nearly 36 years have done nothing to dispel the myths and rumors about what may have happened to him during a fateful weekend in the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia (Easter weekend of 1967). For those who love a real-life mystery, tantalizing clues, possibilities, and innuendos keep the reader guessing as to his possible fate. You won't find any definitive answers here, but what you will find is an extraordinary life laid out in the most entertaining of biographical narratives.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Silk King, September 10, 2005

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David Dixon (Thousand Oaks, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jim Thompson: The Unsolved Mystery (Paperback)

After having travelled to Thailand and seen Jim Thompson's house in Bangkok, I was interested in learning more about Jim's life & disappearance. This book appears to give a fair and balanced look at Jim's life (although some may disagree since the author was a personal friend). It's a good read, interesting, but not without fault. The editing for one had some lapses. There are quite a few times where I found typos or missing words. That gets annoying after a while.

Of the many theories surrounding Jim's disappearnce in the Cameroon Highlands in Malaysia, the author holds a view that makes the most sense to me. I won't reveal it. I recommend the book.

In terms of the edition itself, the book was printed on good paper stock and is of high quality.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Curiouser and curiouser, September 21, 2002

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cbsinfll (Fort Lauderdale, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jim Thompson: The Unsolved Mystery (Paperback)

Bought this book on a recent trip to Thailand. Have known of the many stories surrounding Jim Thompson and wanted to read the definitive book on the subject. Unfortunately, I'm no further ahead in learning the solution but the book is fascinating and a page turner.

And since the author is a true fan of Jim Thompson, is what HE wrote the truth or is there still more out there?

This book will just make the reader want to know more.