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Book SynopsisDrawing on new sources, including NYPD case files and court records, and overlooked evidence discovered years later, Riegel pieces together the puzzle of what likely happened to Joseph Crater and why. To uncover the mystery, he delves into Crater's ascension into the scintillating and corrupt world of Manhattan in the Roaring Twenties and Jazz Age.
Trade ReviewStephen Riegel tackles one of the country’s most enduring and perplexing missing-person cases. His fascinating blend of history and mystery is a story to savor, enjoy and revisit. An intriguing and substantial chronicle of the once-notorious disappearance of Judge Joseph F. Crater in 1930. With his deep knowledge of New York politics and its judicial system, Stephen Riegel explains how Judge Crater rose to prominence, and what led to his disappearance. The raucous world of Jazz Age Manhattan rushes forth from the pages of this enjoyable narrative—from Tammany politicos and Broadway gadabouts to good government reformers and desperate entrepreneurs, Riegel brings to life a colorful cast of characters and momentous episodes that make this story unforgettable.
