The Four Guns - by John Koerner (Paperback)

About the Book

Four guns. Four presidential assassinations. Four potential conspiracies. Four alternate histories. What are the four weapons that changed the course of American history?

Book Synopsis

What would our country be today if Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy had survived their assassinations? Would this country, and the world we live in today, be better or worse? What if Lincoln and McKinley had lived through their second terms? What if Garfield and Kennedy had completed their four years in office, and gone on to get reelected? The Four Guns has three purposes: First, to explain the circumstances surrounding the four assassinations and examine any evidence for possible conspiracy. The second is to trace the history of the four assassination weapons - readers will learn the types of firearms used, how the assassins acquired them, and where they are now - most of this information has never been written about or made public. The third purpose is to examine how American history would have changed if the presidents had survived their assassinations - and to show just how much these four weapons deprived us of a better future.

Review Quotes

'The Four Guns is a thought-provoking blend of history, mystery, and speculative analysis that challenges readers to think critically about the past and its implications for the present and future. It's compelling for anyone interested in presidential history, American politics, or historical what-ifs.' -- Larinda Agee, Netgalley

'Very well-researched and written. Unlike some authors, who come to conclusions that leave the truth still ambiguous, John Koerner uses very good logic for evidence that may not be concrete. His analysis of what could have happened if each president had survived their assassinations is also very intriguing and logical. And I am not one to go on hypothetical roads! I especially enjoyed the last chapters on the JFK assassination and finally learned new revelations that I had not read before. I will definitely recommend this book even to those who do not like history. 5 out of 5 stars.' -- Janet Watkins, Netgalley

'I love thinking about alternate realities, and this book was perfectly done. It felt like realistic realities, and the presidents' lives had a unique effect. I thought John Koerner wrote this perfectly and was glad I got to read it. I really enjoyed everything about this book.' -- Kathryn McLeer, Netgalley

About the Author

John Koerner is an author of several historical books which focus on conspiracies and the paranormal. He is a professor of American History, and is also the founder of Paranormal Walks, a ghost tour company which explores the paranormal history of Western New York. Koerner has appeared on "America's Book of Secrets" on the History Channel, and William Shatner's "Weird or What" on the Discovery Channel. He lives in Buffalo, New York, with his wife and family.