Vanishing Point: The Disappearance of Judge Crater, and the New York He Left Behind
Casts intriguing new light on a famous unsolved mystery. (Kirkus Reviews)It's a fascinating tale, even after all these years. (Dallas Morning News)Fans of true crime and New York City politics alike will be attracted toVanishing Point, an excellent survey. (Midwest Book Review)Tofel has written an entertaining account...For those who recognize the name, but don't know the fascinating story behind it, this is the book to read. (New York Post)With a newspaperman's eye for drama, Tofel covers a great tale about a New York just beyond our living memory. (New York Sun)Offers a portrait of Tammany personalities and their intricate political deals...The first book to piece together his [Crater's] surprising story. (The Wall Street Journal)Excellent...a vivid portrayal...New York lawyers should find fascinating the depiction of a New York legal world...Illuminating. (New York Law Journal)An intriguing mystery built around the author's compelling argument about the truth behind Crater's disappearance. (Smoke)Shrewd, terse, engrossing study... (The New York Times)Using a substantial body of evidence Tofel...offers a tentative, yet intriguing solution… (Gracie GreggTimes Record News, Wichita Falls, TX)He makes the case relevant and fascinating for the reader. (Larry CoxTucson Citizen)This makes for fascinating reading. (Eugene R. FidellGreen Bag)Compelling. (Owen MoritzNew York Daily News)A fascinating look at a great city’s greatest mystery. (Kevin Baker)Extraordinarily deft and skillfully written...[An] admirably understated book... (Ric Burns, documentary filmmaker)