Hellhound on His Trail: The Stalking of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the International Hunt for His Assassin

In "Hellhound on His Trail: The Stalking of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the International Hunt for His Assassin," bestselling author Hampton Sides delivers a gripping, Edgar Award-nominated narrative that intertwines the tragic assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. with the largest manhunt in American history. Published on April 27, 2010, this national bestseller dives deep into the events leading up to April 1968, capturing the intensity of a pivotal moment in American civil rights history. The book follows the sinister journey of James Earl Ray, an escaped convict who fatally targeted King, a leader devoted to advancing racial and criminal justice reform. Sides masterfully uses a wealth of unpublished material to offer a detailed account of Ray's pursuit and the consequent global FBI manhunt. This nonfiction thriller not only revisits one of America's darkest hours but also reflects on how monumental figures are often targeted by the inconsequential. Ideal for adult education programs, this book urges readers to reflect on the impact of racial injustice and the ongoing fight for equality.