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Michael Finkel was a top New York Times Magazine journalist publicly fired and disgraced for making up a composite character for a big investigative news piece about Africa.



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Its a gripping tale, plainly told but artfully constructed, and the twists continue right up to and beyond the climax of the trial -- Blake Morrison * Guardian *
A thrilling, unforgettable book... Wonderful * Spectator *
An absorbing examination of human frailty, the nature of truth and the power of pride... It is also a stonking good read... Extraordinary and terrifying journalism * The Times *
A fine, beautifully choreographed addition to the macabre three-legged race linking murderers with writers... Horribly readable * Mail on Sunday *
'Utterly compelling' * Irish Times *

True Story

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A Paperback / softback by Michael Finkel

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    Publisher: Vintage Publishing
    Publication Date: 04/05/2006
    ISBN13: 9780099464570, 978-0099464570
    ISBN10: 0099464578
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    Crime and criminology

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Michael Finkel was a top New York Times Magazine journalist publicly fired and disgraced for making up a composite character for a big investigative news piece about Africa.



    Trade Review
    Its a gripping tale, plainly told but artfully constructed, and the twists continue right up to and beyond the climax of the trial -- Blake Morrison * Guardian *
    A thrilling, unforgettable book... Wonderful * Spectator *
    An absorbing examination of human frailty, the nature of truth and the power of pride... It is also a stonking good read... Extraordinary and terrifying journalism * The Times *
    A fine, beautifully choreographed addition to the macabre three-legged race linking murderers with writers... Horribly readable * Mail on Sunday *
    'Utterly compelling' * Irish Times *

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