Brothers in Arms: The Kennedys, the Castros, and the Politics of Murder
The recent release of a treasure trove of documents from the National Archives and a German TV network’s underwriting of new international research form the backbone for this reopening of a lingering question surrounding the Kennedy assassination: Was Castro behind Lee Harvey Oswald’s act? The research is exhaustive (with extensive notes and bibliography), but the writing is pointed and suspenseful. In reassessing the lead-up to and aftermath of the Dallas tragedy, the authors focus on two sets of remarkable contemporary brothers—Fidel and Raul Castro and John and Bobby Kennedy. This is a powerful piece of historical investigative reporting, accessible both to those familiar with the Kennedy assassination and those less involved with the conspiracy theory. Russo has worked as an investigative reporter for PBS’ Frontline and other networks. Molton is a novelist and film writer. Together, they’ve produced a solidly researched piece of journalism that reads like a thriller. --Connie Fletcher