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by: Gary Magnesen
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 346.73054
EAN: 9781569802946
ISBN: 1569802947
Label: Barricade Books
Manufacturer: Barricade Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 263
Publication Date: December 25, 2005
Publisher: Barricade Books
Sales Rank: 280516
Studio: Barricade Books
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His curiosity piqued by an offhand comment by a relative, agent Magnesen launches his provate investigation into the controversial meeting between Howard Hughes and Melvin Dummar and the validityof the handwritten Howard Hughes Will which named Dummar as an heir.
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Rating: - The Investigation -- Highly Recommended!
I never knew about this book until recently, when I heard author Gary Magnesen and Melvin Dummar doing an extensive (several hours) radio interview. They both appeared to be very credible guys telling an incredible story. I found myself riveted to the radio until the very end of their appearance, which (I think) was about 2 am! I bought the book later that day.
To my surprise, former FBI Agent Magnesen is a very good writer. Like other readers, I found myself enjoying the book so much, ... Read More
Rating:  - HRH Fans must read....
This is a fast read, Ive read all the HRH books and this was intresting. I think the author did a fine job. After reading this book I felt that indeed Hughes would have loved the drama that swept the nation, Even in death he is larger then life. The book is a great read and will be surprising....
Rating: - Time past will allow for a calm review of this book!!!
The Investigation by Gary Magnesen represents the trifecta of historical research. Magnesen has the rare combination of an FBI career, Nevada residency and a degree in psychology as implements to harvest the truth in regards to the "Mormon Will."
Fragmented by time and lore, the tale of the unlikely Samaritan, Melvin Dummar is cast in the bright white light of a logical and linear review by a skeptic armed with nothing more than his background and compelling logic as arrows in an intellectual ... Read More
Rating:  - confusing but convincing
Magnesen is probably a great detective and FBI agent, but he gets a C grade for organization and writing. The book was difficult to follow; as were the characters. One thing that would have helped immensely would have been to put a list of key players and their job/title descriptions at the end so we could refer to the list when the people would be mentioned in later chapters. However, his purpose in writing was not intended as great literature, but to convince readers that Dummar is not a kook. And, he ... Read More
Rating: - A MUST READ!
It took a the span of 24 hours to read this book. Every second I was not working or taking care of a 10 month-old baby I was hiding in a corner with my nose stuck in this book. The author starts as a skeptic, but through brillant research and persistence he uncovers the truth of this long-awaited fiasco. His years of FBI experience really shines through his journey to the untold story. Highly Recomended!
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