Squelched: The Suppression of Murder in the Synagogue

by T. V. LoCicero

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In the spring of 1972, T.V. LoCicero finished a book-length manuscript entitled Joann D'Ark and the Prince Of Detroit and eventually gave his only remaining copy to a University of Michigan professor who had encouraged him to write it. Soon thereafter the author lost touch with his friend the professor, and the manuscript was lost to him for more than 30 years. Why give away the last copy of a manuscript that covered the most intense, frustrating and perhaps defining period in his life? And show more why make no concerted effort to recover it for more than three decades?The answers are contained in this compelling non-fiction narrative that contains the original manuscript, plus a new Author's Note and Epilogue. Included are the story of LoCicero's experience in researching and writing Murder in the Synagogue, a true crime account of the assassination of Rabbi Morris Adler on Lincoln's Birthday, 1966; the details of its publication by Prentice-Hall, Inc., that guaranteed the book would fail; and... show less

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kristincedar 506 reviews

Okay, I loved Murder in the Synagogue. Really enjoyed the story, and to read that there was a secret coverup almost makes the story that much more interesting. I understand that after reading Squelched I should feel bad, in that LoCicero's life was so changed by the publishers, and members of the synagogue, but intrigue and coverups always make for good stories. I'm glad LoCicero had the testicular fortitude to write the books, both of them, and wish to see them get some press.

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Aug 31, 2013

Elliot1822 150 reviews

Squelched: The Suppression of Murder in the Synagogue by T.V. LoCicero is a grab you be the collar and well written story of business corrupt attitudes and moral values. The book Squelched: The Suppression of Murder in the Synagogue tells how a top Detroiter and prominant Jewish figure and Republican fund-raiser was able to use his power to pressure the auithors publisher Prentice-Hall, Inc., into withdrawing its support for LoCicero’s Murder in the Synagogue, an account of the assassination of Rabbi Morris Adler without really looking on the surfacxe as not fully supporting the book. I enjoyed this book on apart of history that while I knew the headlines, I didn't know the real story going on.