The Audubon Caper The Untold Story of the Theft of an American Treasure eBook Roy Murry
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The story of a man put in the middle of doing what is legally right over going into a life of crime with a friend he cares for.
The choices we make, the aspects of life, hanging on the edge of balance, and the everlasting effects that follow, are all found within this literary delight.
The Audubon Caper The Untold Story of the Theft of an American Treasure eBook Roy Murry
From the opening chapter, this book captured my interest and set the stage for what was to come. The Audubon Caper is a riveting and unvarnished account of the author’s role in a major art heist and involvement with some very unsavory characters who ultimately threaten his life. He gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be a government informant and enter the federal Witness Protection Program.I enjoyed the way this book took me back to the 1970s and those tumultuous days of Watergate and the end of the Vietnam War. Perhaps this resonated even more with me because I’m a member of that generation, and remember the tremendous societal and cultural upheaval and explosion of sex, drugs and rock’n’roll.
After distinguished service in Vietnam as a Green Beret, Roy Murry is on his way to a conventional life and job as an accountant when he meets Francis “Forrest” van Zandt. What starts as a friendship ultimately puts Roy in the midst of a plot to steal more than 400 Audubon prints valued at $400,000 from the Audubon House in Key West, Florida. One of my favorite parts of the book is his compelling account of transporting the prints. He’s driving on a dark highway, belting down scotches, and having an intense debate with himself over the choices he’s made. Love this narrative: “Looking in the mirror I saw a young man ready for a change in his present life’s pattern. Educated yes, but not using his intelligence very well. In my new life, I would emphasize my peace of mind.”
This perspective is relevant beyond the scope of the story. We all find ourselves in situations we didn’t intend, when the path we’re on takes a jagged turn, and we’re faced with tough choices. What defines us is not how we got there, but how we go about setting things right. Bravo to Mr. Murry for a wonderful tale about the choices we make, consequences and redemption.
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The Audubon Caper The Untold Story of the Theft of an American Treasure eBook Roy Murry Reviews
The Audubon Caper The Untold Story of the Theft of an American Treasure by Roy Murry is a compelling read. Murry's direct style engages the reader from start to finish. His non-fiction account of the greatest art heist of the 70s reads like a fast-paced mystery novel. He seamlessly weaves his questionable past with his life-threatening present. Besides being an exciting account of Murry’s covert experiences, he interjects his philosophical struggles in weighing the cost of doing the “right thing”. I highly recommend The Audubon Caper.
In the late 70's, John James Audubon's Birds of America original prints were stolen from the Audubon House museum in Key West. This book is the somewhat autobiographical story of the Vietnam War veteran who was manipulated by both the art thief ringleader tied in with the mob and the FBI seeking to infiltrate and break up the art theft/drug smuggling band into becoming a part of the plot. The author writes his tale totally from his prospective in a matter-of-fact style bouncing between the events leading up to the actual robbery/recovery and the trip from his home in Witness Protective Custody to the trial to give his damaging testimony while under a million dollar hit list bounty. The tale is interesting, suspenseful at times, and critical to both the criminals and the justice system, but does not have any supportive details outside of the writer's perspective to fill in the complete story. Still, a very interesting view of justice, society and politics in the 70's.
The candor and style of this creative non-fiction tale made for an engaging read. Roy Murry slowly drew me in with his straightforward, no-nonsense approach in this tale of intrigue, betrayal, and conspiracy, a combo that plays throughout his story. I loved the way it flowed between the present to the past and back to the present seamlessly. The give and take with a drug-related personal friendship, the mafia, the FBI, and competing governmental agencies played well with dialogue that kept me reading further to find out where it would all end up. A very enjoyable read by an Author who pulled off his tale of intrigue with style, wit and open, honest frankness, leaving one to speculate in the end, who can you really trust?
I had a long career as cop and during that time I laid out the infamous option of "work for me or go to prison" many times. Roy Murry tells his story of when that option was given to him. He made the mistake of thinking that simply delivering a kilo of cocaine would be a quick deal for easy money. It was... until a federal agent came knocking on his door. Roy then found out he no longer controlled his life.
Murry tells his story with keen wit, sharp observation and personal soul searching. The story starts out a little slowly but then it grabbed me like a fast current and carried me into a turbulent sea of danger, intrigue and betrayal. You'll have to read this true story to figure out who created the intrigue and who betrayed who.
If you are interested in stories of investigations of major crime conspiracies told from the inside, you must read this book. Based on my experience, I can tell you every word rings true. A great read.
I cannot imagine the kind of life author Roy Murry has lived, but fortunately for me I don't have to. Mr. Murry does an outstanding job of describing his erstwhile adventures as every thing from a 5th Special Forces' Green Beret to a person under the protecton of the U.S. Governmenat's Witness Protection Program.
More specifically, Murry's book is about how and why he inadvertantly became a major player in the theft of Audubon's Bird's of America prints from Mr. Audubon's art gallery in Key West, Florida.
Murry relates his recollectons and experiences with a great deal of candor in this creative non-fiction tale. The Audubon Caper is a hair-raising, eye-opening story that you simply won't want to miss, particularly if you desire an inside glimpse into how one of our intelligence agencies conducts some of its covert operations.
I very much enjoyed the Audubon Caper and recommend it highly.
Carol Marrs Phipps, Author of Elf Killers and The heart of the Staff Series
From the opening chapter, this book captured my interest and set the stage for what was to come. The Audubon Caper is a riveting and unvarnished account of the author’s role in a major art heist and involvement with some very unsavory characters who ultimately threaten his life. He gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be a government informant and enter the federal Witness Protection Program.
I enjoyed the way this book took me back to the 1970s and those tumultuous days of Watergate and the end of the Vietnam War. Perhaps this resonated even more with me because I’m a member of that generation, and remember the tremendous societal and cultural upheaval and explosion of sex, drugs and rock’n’roll.
After distinguished service in Vietnam as a Green Beret, Roy Murry is on his way to a conventional life and job as an accountant when he meets Francis “Forrest” van Zandt. What starts as a friendship ultimately puts Roy in the midst of a plot to steal more than 400 Audubon prints valued at $400,000 from the Audubon House in Key West, Florida. One of my favorite parts of the book is his compelling account of transporting the prints. He’s driving on a dark highway, belting down scotches, and having an intense debate with himself over the choices he’s made. Love this narrative “Looking in the mirror I saw a young man ready for a change in his present life’s pattern. Educated yes, but not using his intelligence very well. In my new life, I would emphasize my peace of mind.”
This perspective is relevant beyond the scope of the story. We all find ourselves in situations we didn’t intend, when the path we’re on takes a jagged turn, and we’re faced with tough choices. What defines us is not how we got there, but how we go about setting things right. Bravo to Mr. Murry for a wonderful tale about the choices we make, consequences and redemption.
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