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title: Tuesday, November 12th, 2019.
description: "In this Daily, we talk about Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle, Kent Alexander's new book in collaboration with Kevin Salwen and Abrams"
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# [Tuesday, November 12th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-12th-2019)

 Written by Santarena Hotel | Nov 12, 2019 5:55:21 PM

In this Daily: A Longtime Friend of Las Catalinas Has Published a New Book

Kent Alexander, a longtime friend of Las Catalinas, has just published his first book, which is titled *The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle*. The book covers the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park Bombing that took place during the Olympic Games in Atlanta, as well as the ensuing media frenzy and investigation that turned a heroic security guard, Richard Jewell, into the number one suspect. 

 The book offers a glimpse into the rise of the 24/7 news cycle its affect on justice | PC: Abrams Books

### From Attorney to Author

Kent debuts as an author amidst [a long career as an Atlanta-based attorney](https://taskforce.org/qa-with-the-task-force-boards-newest-member-attorney-and-author-kent-alexander/), one that saw him deeply involved with the U.S. Attorney’s office on the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park case. Kent uses his firsthand knowledge of the case to weave a gripping narrative nonfiction story that touches on Jewell’s history leading to the event, the first journalists to break the story, and the rushed search for a culprit that saw Jewell placed in the spotlight while allowing the true bomber free. 

 Kent's firsthand experience with the case provides a new perspective on an old case in this narrative nonfiction story | PC: Abrams Books

A collaboration with former *Wall Street Journal* reporter [Kevin Salwen](https://dci.stanford.edu/kevin-salwen/), this novel is a glimpse into the true events of a case surrounded by a whirlwind of opinion and overcoverage, and captures the rise of the 24/7 media cycle in the U.S. as well as one man’s attempt to prove his innocence. 

### Reception, Adaptation, and Where to Find It

Reception for the book so far has been very positive, including 20th Century Fox's decision to option *The Suspect* for a future motion picture. Jeffrey Toobin, legal correspondent for CNN and the New Yorker, was among the praise for the book, and had this to say: 

*"Meticulously reported, bracingly written, full of memorable and bizarre characters, the book casts a wary eye on the worlds of law enforcement and journalism, and their multiple failures in this tale. It’s a story with no winners – except for readers of this terrific book.” *

As of today, [*The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle*](https://www.amazon.com/Suspect-Olympic-Bombing-Richard-Jewell/dp/1419734628) is available through hardcover and mp3 CD on Amazon and in select bookstores. 

Congratulations to Kent for his debut novel.

 Kent with co-author Kevin Salwen | PC: Abrams

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