Mystery Revealed

Random Thoughts

 

Several of my readers have asked about the progress I’ve made on my book.  Not as much as I had hoped.

Others have asked about why I had decided to shift emphasis when being part of the “resistance” remains important.  My hope was to finish the book by today.  Why?  Because I wanted to posit my counter-intuitive theory (as opposed to conspiracy theory) about the Kennedy assassination before many of the lingering doubts as to what really happened are resolved.  And as you are now aware, the government will be releasing previously sealed documents today related to the assassination later today.  My fear is that the new information will either confirm my theory (which I seriously doubt) or will make the story less compelling.  NOTE: It is a fictional account of what happened based on the best available facts in the tradition of Gore Vidal’s Burr.

Of course, there is the possibility the newly released material will provide additional fodder which can be woven into the story line.  Assuming the narrative will still be relevant, I will continue to work on it as time allows.  To whet your appetite, today I am sharing the prologue with you.  The working title is, “In the National Interest.”

PROLOGUE

There was just one thing I never understood.  How could an operation involving so many players be kept a secret for 55 years?  And yet it was.  But knowing what I now know, it is obvious.  The truth was so implausible, anyone with knowledge of these events would appear either a delusional conspiracy theorist or a victim of dementia.

Just imagine yourself in their place.  What do you do?  Walk into the editorial board room of the Washington Post or New York Times and announce you know what lay behind the crime of the 20th century?  And everything ever said or written about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is not even close?  And the reason you are now coming forth is you are the last surviving individual who helped plan and carry out the slaying of the chief executive of the United States.

Imagine the barrage of questions you would face.  How do you know this?  What proof do you have?  Is there anyone else who can corroborate your story? Do you expect us to believe a 92-year-old, former Secret Service agent who, for four decades, has been interviewed on the anniversary of Kennedy’s trip to Dallas?  And each time, expressed guilt that he was unable to protect his only charge?

Finally, imagine this human fount of undisclosed knowledge chooses never to reveal what he knows to journalists or historians.  Instead, upon his death, he leaves you the only existing written chronicle of this incredible account and tells you to do with it whatever you believe you feel is in the best interest of the country and history.

Much to my consternation, I now face that exact dilemma.  My name is Jonathan Sheppard.  And two days ago, my deceased uncle Mason Rhodes posthumously anointed me guardian of the best kept secret in the world.  What would you do?

Jonathan Sheppard
October 13, 2017

For what it’s worth.
Dr. ESP

2 thoughts on “Mystery Revealed”

  1. Sounds intriguing! Will be interesting to see what, if anything, comes from the release of the documents.

  2. The release of the files will surly heighten interest in the subject. I would build the case that whatever information is disclosed simply enriches ignorance of the “real” story.

    Of course you may have to discredit something that might be truthful.

    But to be tawdry, what if someone back in the Trump family had something to gain?

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