Description: True Story tie-in edition by Michael Finkel Originally published: New York: HarperCollins, 2005. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In February 2002, a reporter in Oregon contacts New York Times Magazine writer Michael Finkel with a startling piece of news: a young, highly intelligent man named Christian Longo, on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted list for killing his entire family, has recently been captured in Mexico, where hed taken on a new identity--Michael Finkels. The next day comes another bit of news: a note from the editors, explaining that Finkel has falsified an article and has been fired. The only journalist the accused murderer will speak with is the real Michael Finkel. As the months until Longos trial tick away, the two men talk for dozens of hours on the telephone, meet in the jailhouse visiting room, and exchange nearly a thousand pages of handwritten letters. With Longo insisting he can prove his innocence, Finkel strives to uncover what really happened, and his quest becomes a psychological game.--From publisher description. Back Cover Now a Major Motion Picture Starring Jonah Hill & James Franco and Distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures When New York Times reporter Michael Finkel meets accused killer Christian Longo-who has taken on Finkels identity-his investigation morphs into an unforgettable game of cat and mouse. True Story weaves a spellbinding tale of murder, love, deceit, and redemption, following Finkels relentless pursuit of the shocking truth. Author Biography Michael Finkel has written for National Geographic, GQ, Rolling Stone, Esquire, Vanity Fair, the Atlantic, and the New York Times Magazine. He lives in western Montana. Review "Carefully structured, rigorously reported, and fascinating till the end." -- Esquire"Astute and hypnotically absorbing . . . theres a burning sincerity and beautifully modulated writing on every page." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)A riveting, disturbing and magnificent merging of two men at their lowest moments. -- New York NewsdayCombines crime and intellectual heft...could well become a classic of the genre. -- Washington Post Book WorldAlways fascinating, sometimes funny, often very weird . . . simply terrific from the first page to the last. -- Jeffrey ToobinA compulsively readable amorality tale. -- Boston GlobeA memoir as creepy as it is compelling...expertly and suspensefully told. -- Outside magazine Review Quote Combines crime and intellectual heft...could well become a classic of the genre. Details ISBN0062339273 Author Michael Finkel Short Title TRUE STORY TIE-IN /E Pages 352 Language English ISBN-10 0062339273 ISBN-13 9780062339270 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 070.92 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-04-07 Subtitle Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa Audience General UK Release Date 2015-04-07 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2015-04-07 Imprint US Harper Perennial Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:92702385;
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