Collateral Damage

The Mysterious Deaths of Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Kilgallen, and the Ties that Bind Them to Robert Kennedy and the JFK Assassination

By: Mark Shaw

Narrated by: Phil Thron

If there had been no cover-up of Robert Kennedy's complicity in the murder of Marilyn Monroe in 1962 and he had been prosecuted based on compelling evidence at the time, the assassination of JFK by Bobby's enemies would not have happened - changing the course of history and preventing the murder of media icon Dorothy Kilgallen. 

In a breakthrough book that is sure to be relevant for years to come, best-selling author (The Reporter Who Knew Too Much) and distinguished historian Mark Shaw investigates the connection between the mysterious deaths of motion picture screen siren Marilyn Monroe, President John F. Kennedy, and What's My Line? TV star and crack investigative reporter Dorothy Kilgallen. A former noted criminal defense attorney and network legal analyst, Shaw provides an illuminating perspective as to how Robert Kennedy's abuse of power during the early 1960s resulted in the murders of Marilyn, JFK, and Dorothy.

©2021 Mark Shaw (P)2021 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

JFK n Lady Monroe

awesome all around. thought that it would be boring at first but grew to like it.

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Having finished Mark Shaw's "Collateral Damage" on 03-31-24, I must say, my mind is still reeling from the whirlwind of theories and scenarios presented within its pages. Delving into the murky waters surrounding the deaths of Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Kilgallen, intertwined with the enigma of JFK, Shaw leaves no stone unturned in his exploration of conspiracy and corruption.

One cannot help but be captivated by the revelations within these pages. Shaw masterfully navigates through the labyrinth of theories, shedding light on the undeniable fact that neither Monroe nor Kilgallen met their demise by accident or their own hands. As the layers of deception are peeled away, the reader is left astounded by the lengths to which the corrupted will go to shield their misdeeds from the public eye.

Through Shaw's meticulous research, I found myself immersed in the lives of these three iconic figures, as well as their intricate web of relationships. Each revelation brought new insights, painting a vivid portrait of an era fraught with intrigue and deception.

However, amidst the wealth of information presented, one cannot overlook the occasional repetitiveness that creeps into the narrative. Despite this minor flaw, "Collateral Damage" remains a gripping and enlightening read, sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone intrigued by the dark underbelly of history.

This Book Shines New and Old Light

I loved that by following new trails in Killgallon, Monroe and JFK’s deaths that there are new players to think about that made sure these three people would never survive. Two of them would never tell secrets that they knew and one person took the fall for his brother’s ambitions. And this person played a strong role in all three deaths.

Collateral Damage by Mark Shaw 5 Star book!

Mark Shaw has produced the best researched volume of this or in reality any year! Weaving the truth connecting the deaths in a period of 40 months of Dorothy Kilgallen, Marilyn Monroe and JFK into a murder mystery where truth is absolutely stranger than fiction. I hope Mr. Shaw with the help of Gianni Russo can bring the light of truth into these deaths. The book is a page turner filled with the passionate research of a man possessed to bring Justice to the greatest coverups of all times!

Way too long

This book is over 21 hours. I love long books and usually will not take any less than 6 hrs. long. However, if the author had eliminated the duplicate and triplicate and quadruplicate information, this could have been an 8 hr. book and much more effective. He does assemble interesting and thought provoking information about each victim and makes pretty compelling scenarios for each assassination. But lose the repetition, by the end I was feeling like Collateral Damage!!