Books like Conspiracy theories by Mark Fenster

An accessible guide that explores historic and contemporary conspiracy theories and secret societies, helping readers distinguish fact from fiction.

Explore alchemical rumors and alleged government intrigue surrounding the synthetic rubies behind the U.S. political scene, threaded with JFK, Howard Hughes, and UFO speculation.

A young psychologist, grieving his kidnapped lover, is drawn into a series of brutal murders that mirror a modern Jack the Ripper, compels him to confront a cunning psychopath and a shadowy society.

"As controversial as these questions might seem, there is no doubt about the influence hundreds of documented conspiracies have played in shaping the modern world. Conspiracies, simply put, occur when two or more parties work together to commit some unlawful or immoral act - and no nation's history has been left untouched by them. In more than 500 concise entries, The Encyclopedia of Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories explains numerous true conspiracies from around the world and throughout history, while also closely examining those that remain unproven. From the "inheritance powder" of the Medicis to the United Nations Oil-for-Food program scandal, the author details the key points of each case, notes its historical significance, and assesses the evidence." "Featuring more than 80 photographs, a bibliography, and an index, this volume is a must-have guide to the dark and mysterious history of conspiracies."--BOOK JACKET.