Review of Frame-up to Freedom-the story of the Duck Island murder case
Posted: 23 Jan 2022, 18:55
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Frame-up to Freedom-the story of the Duck Island murder case" by Lee Josephson.]
The book presents the real facts about the Duck Island case that involved 6 murders and 4 injured people. The story begins in 1983, when the author, Leon Josephson’s son, discovers all the legal details of the case, papers that were documented by his father. It all began in 1938 when a terrible crime happened; the victims were a cheating husband and a young girl. More attacks happened during 1938 and 1942 in New Jersey and Pennsylvania; some involved victims and others left survivors, but nobody could identify the suspect.
The public was terrified, and the newly appointed prosecutor Cougle was desperate to find the killer. Clarence Hill, a respected Black man with a wife and two daughters, became the main suspect with the support of the police and the army. Hill's family managed to hire a Black lawyer to help him. Grab a copy of the book to discover what happened at the trial and the connection between Clarence Hill and Leon Josephson.
The novel was based on extensive research, and the author included all the sources that can be reviewed for further details. I appreciated the maps that presented a thorough description of the locations of the murders. The reader will also discover a helpful timeline that introduces the significant events presented in the book.
I was amazed by the accurate context provided by Lee Josephson. He managed to paint a realistic image of the post-war traumatized America that lived in fear of the infamous and mysterious Black man. The Red Scare was another source of trouble, and the FBI was following and harassing any associates of presumed Communists. Leon Josephson was a “Real Red” and a Jewish lawyer, so his life was not easy. Despite all his personal problems, Leon was determined to help Clarence Hill in every possible way.
On the negative side, the large amount of information might discourage some readers. The author offers too many details, names, and dates, but this could be expected given the subject of the book. I also found a few grammar errors, but they were minor and did not spoil the reading experience.
Frame-up to Freedom-the story of the Duck Island murder case by Lee Josephson deserves a rating of 4 out of 4 stars for the excellent story and the engaging presentation. The novel will appeal to readers interested in history, trials, and real-life narratives. A delicate audience should know that there is some explicit violence in the book and many racist epithets.
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Frame-up to Freedom-the story of the Duck Island murder case
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
The book presents the real facts about the Duck Island case that involved 6 murders and 4 injured people. The story begins in 1983, when the author, Leon Josephson’s son, discovers all the legal details of the case, papers that were documented by his father. It all began in 1938 when a terrible crime happened; the victims were a cheating husband and a young girl. More attacks happened during 1938 and 1942 in New Jersey and Pennsylvania; some involved victims and others left survivors, but nobody could identify the suspect.
The public was terrified, and the newly appointed prosecutor Cougle was desperate to find the killer. Clarence Hill, a respected Black man with a wife and two daughters, became the main suspect with the support of the police and the army. Hill's family managed to hire a Black lawyer to help him. Grab a copy of the book to discover what happened at the trial and the connection between Clarence Hill and Leon Josephson.
The novel was based on extensive research, and the author included all the sources that can be reviewed for further details. I appreciated the maps that presented a thorough description of the locations of the murders. The reader will also discover a helpful timeline that introduces the significant events presented in the book.
I was amazed by the accurate context provided by Lee Josephson. He managed to paint a realistic image of the post-war traumatized America that lived in fear of the infamous and mysterious Black man. The Red Scare was another source of trouble, and the FBI was following and harassing any associates of presumed Communists. Leon Josephson was a “Real Red” and a Jewish lawyer, so his life was not easy. Despite all his personal problems, Leon was determined to help Clarence Hill in every possible way.
On the negative side, the large amount of information might discourage some readers. The author offers too many details, names, and dates, but this could be expected given the subject of the book. I also found a few grammar errors, but they were minor and did not spoil the reading experience.
Frame-up to Freedom-the story of the Duck Island murder case by Lee Josephson deserves a rating of 4 out of 4 stars for the excellent story and the engaging presentation. The novel will appeal to readers interested in history, trials, and real-life narratives. A delicate audience should know that there is some explicit violence in the book and many racist epithets.
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Frame-up to Freedom-the story of the Duck Island murder case
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
