by Hampton Sides, 2010, Doubleday, New York

This is a fantastic book, well-researched and well-written.  The book gave a great deal of insight into the mind and character of James Earl Ray who was a real enigma.  I guess I didn’t follow him much when the events depicted in the book were occurring.  For instance, I didn’t realize that Ray was apprehended in England.  I also was not aware of the fact that he broke out of prison many years after King’s assassination.  Not only was the book a great read, it also gave me a great refresher on the history of the times.