All-American Murder
All-American Murder by James Patterson, published by Penguin Random House in 2018, presents a detailed account of the life and downfall of NFL star Aaron Hernandez. This 400-page book explores the complexities of Hernandez’s life, from his rise as a celebrated athlete with a $40 million contract to his conviction for murder and subsequent life imprisonment. The narrative delves into the events that led to his dramatic fall from grace, examining the interplay of fame, personal struggles, and the consequences of his actions.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of Hernandez’s life, supported by original reporting and interviews with those close to him. The book addresses themes of sports, true crime, and the legal ramifications surrounding his case. It raises questions about the impact of brain damage from football on his behavior and whether he was a victim of circumstance or a perpetrator of violence. All-American Murder provides a comprehensive look at a life marked by both extraordinary success and tragic outcomes.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER on the murder behind the Netflix documentary Killer Inside
He had it all. A $40 million NFL contract. Fame. Adoration – until he was convicted of murder, and jailed for life without parole.
A true story told by the master of crime fiction, All-American Murder is the tale of Aaron Hernandez, once the NFL’s youngest player, a star for the New England Patriots and a Super Bowl veteran. His every move played out in the headlines, and yet he led a secret life – one that ended in a maximum-security prison. What drove him to go so wrong, so fast?
This explosive account of the rise and fall of a life cut short in the dark shadow of fame, culminating in Hernandez’s own untimely death behind bars, is built on original, in-depth reporting. Was Hernandez a victim himself, suffering violence-inducing brain damage from the sport that meant everything to him – or was he just a heartless killer?
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‘The man behind the hugely popular Alex Cross series has interviewed those closest to Hernandez to get the full, winding story on the NFL star turned murderer.’ The Sun
‘Patterson unravels Hernandez’s complicated and troubling story.’ CBS News
‘This disturbing true-crime thriller is another fast and captivating Patterson read.’ USA Today
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