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Murder at the Brown Palace - by Dick Kreck (Paperback)

Murder at the Brown Palace - by  Dick Kreck (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Set in old Denver, this true tale--worthy of a "Law and Order" episode--is as gripping today as it was when it happened in 1911. "Foreword writer Tom Noel proclaims, "Hollywood murder mystery writers could not have contrived a thriller as chilling as this factual account."<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>On May 24, 1911, one of the most notorious murders in Denver's history occurred. The riveting tale involves high society, adultery, drugs, multiple murder, and more, all set in Denver's grand old hotel, the Brown Palace.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A fascinating portrayal of Denver, its society, and four tragic characters at a certain moment in our history. It is a must for any collection of Denver history." Colorado Libraries <BR>"Kreck has woven a riveting tale of murder and deception. This intriguing page-turner is impossible to put down." The Bloomsbury Review <BR>"Flirtation and romantic promises all culminated in a barroom confrontation, followed by two of the most lurid court trails in Colorado history." Westword <BR>ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award, Honorable Mention <BR>Finalist for the 2004 Colorado Book Awards <BR>"<br><br>A love story, a murder mystery, and a courtroom drama in Old Denver--a true Law and Order tale, as gripping today as it was 90 years ago.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Dick Kreck </b>retired from the <i>Denver Post</i> after 38 years as an editor and columnist. He previously worked at the <i>San Francisco Examiner</i> and the<i> Los Angeles Times</i>. Dick Kreck has written other books, including <i>Colorado's Scenic Railroads</i>, <i>Denver in Flames</i>, <i>Anton Woode: The Boy Murderer</i>, and <i>Smaldone: The Untold Story of an American Crime Family</i>.

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