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Book Synopsis: A true crime thriller — the first book for teens to tell the nearly unknown tale of the brazen attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body!
The action begins in October of 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the Fulton, Illinois, workshop of master counterfeiter Ben Boyd. Soon after Boyd is hauled off to prison, members of his counterfeiting ring gather in the back room of a smoky Chicago saloon to discuss how to spring their ringleader. Their plan: grab Lincoln's body from its Springfield tomb, stash it in the sand dunes near Lake Michigan, and demand, as a ransom, the release of Ben Boyd — and $200,000 in cash.
From here, the action alternates between the conspirators, the Secret Service agents on their trail, and the undercover agent moving back and forth between the two groups. Along the way readers get glimpses into the inner workings of counterfeiting, grave robbing, detective work, and the early days of the Secret Service. The plot moves toward a wild climax as robbers and lawmen converge at Lincoln's tomb on election night: November 7, 1876.
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Get ready for an incredible true crime adventure like no other with Lincoln's Grave Robbers (Scholastic Focus). This thrilling book is a must-read for teens looking to uncover the untold story of the audacious attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body. Step into the action in October 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the workshop of the notorious counterfeiter Ben Boyd in Fulton, Illinois. But that's just the beginning!
Delve into the minds of the counterfeiting ring members as they gather in a smoky Chicago saloon to concoct a daring plan. Their objective? To snatch Lincoln's body from its resting place in Springfield, Illinois, hide it in the sand dunes near Lake Michigan, and demand the release of Ben Boyd and a whopping $200,000 in ransom. Brace yourself as the story unfolds, switching between the cunning conspirators, the relentless Secret Service agents, and the undercover agent navigating the dangerous divide.
Uncover the secrets of counterfeiting, grave robbing, detective work, and the early days of the Secret Service as you immerse yourself in this gripping tale. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat as robbers and lawmen collide on that fateful election night: November 7, 1876, at Lincoln's tomb. With vivid storytelling and meticulously researched details, Lincoln's Grave Robbers (Scholastic Focus) is the ultimate historical thriller.
Don't miss out on this captivating read! Immerse yourself in the pages of Lincoln's Grave Robbers (Scholastic Focus) and experience the adventure unfold. Discover the dark underbelly of history, where danger lurks in every corner. Get your hands on this heart-racing book today!
Grab your copy here and embark on this electrifying journey that will leave you breathless until the very last page.
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