Destiny Betrayed, Second Edition cover art

Destiny Betrayed, Second Edition

JFK, Cuba, and the Garrison Case

Preview
Get this deal Try Premium Plus free
Offer ends 29 January 2026 at 11:59PM GMT.
Prime members: New to Audible? Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Just £0.99/mo for your first 3 months of Audible.
1 bestseller or new release per month—yours to keep.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, and Originals.
Auto-renews at £8.99/mo after 3 months. Cancel monthly.
Thousands of incredible audiobooks and podcasts to take wherever you go.
Immerse yourself in a world of storytelling with the Plus Catalogue - unlimited listening to thousands of select audiobooks, podcasts and Audible Originals.
£8.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.

Destiny Betrayed, Second Edition

By: James DiEugenio
Narrated by: Paul Neal Rohrer
Get this deal Try Premium Plus free

£8.99/mo after 3 months. Cancel monthly. Offer ends 29 January 2026 at 11:59PM GMT.

£8.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically.

Buy Now for £29.99

Buy Now for £29.99

LIMITED TIME OFFER | £0.99/mo for the first 3 months

Premium Plus auto-renews at £8.99/mo after 3 months. Terms apply.

About this listen

If you thought you already knew everything there was to know about the Kennedy assassination, think again.

If you enjoyed the chilling experience of In Cold Blood and were at the edge of your seat while watching Oliver Stone’s JFK, you’ll love this investigative look into all the facets of one of the top conspiracies of the 20th century and beyond. DiEugenio, who has spent decades researching the Kennedy assassination, takes both an analytical and conversational approach to his fascinating exploration of the pivotal historical events and scandals surrounding that day.

Twenty years after the first edition of Destiny Betrayed, DiEugenio is back with his ever-expanding investigation into the life and death of JFK. But this is no simple reissue. It is a greatly revised and expanded version of the original book, including updates on all the topics it introduced back in 1992. DiEugenio has used the declassification process of the Assassination Records Review Board (ARRB) to obtain the most current information on topics like the Garrison investigation and Clay Shaw; the newly exposed fallacies of the Warren Commission; U.S.-Cuban policy from 1957 to 1963; Kennedy's withdrawal plan from Vietnam; Kennedy's challenge to the Cold War consensus in 1961, and where those ideas originated; the ARRB medical inquiry demonstrating conspiracy and cover up; and the problems with the investigation of the Kennedy case. DiEugenio’s primary focus is on the Garrison inquiry, the New Orleans aspects of the Kennedy murder investigation, and the revelatory new information that bolsters Garrison’s case and has been withheld from the public.

All of this and more is contained in the narrative of this complex crime, with twin focuses on the victim, John F. Kennedy, and the investigator, Jim Garrison.

©1992, 2012 James DiEugenio (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
Americas Elections & Political Process Media Studies Murder Politics & Government Social Sciences True Crime United States World Crime Vietnam War Assassin Exciting Military War Imperialism Russia Cold War Latin American

Listeners also enjoyed...

Reclaiming Parkland cover art
A Farewell to Justice cover art
Betrayal in Dallas cover art
Kiss the Boys Goodbye cover art
The Deep State Rides Again: How the Washington Establishment Continues to Try to Overturn the Will of the Voters cover art
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich cover art
Did Jesus Exist? cover art
The Norman Conquest cover art
Scorpions' Dance cover art
Gods: Sekret Machines cover art
Dallas '63 cover art
Postgate cover art
The Other Oswald cover art
CIA Rogues and the Killing of the Kennedys cover art
Five Families cover art
Act of Treason cover art

Editor reviews

Few events in American history are as shrouded in mystery and controversy as the assassination of President Kennedy. James DiEugenio's peerless work transcends conspiracy theory labels by providing an impeccably researched and skillfully written analysis of this watershed event. Like Jim Garrison, DiEugenio displays an unrelenting commitment to uncovering the truth, and leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of it.

Paul Neal Roher's distinguished, astute performance underscores the gravity of the subject at hand, and his dynamic range - showcased by his effortless shifts into Kennedy's Boston accent - makes for an addictive and enthralling listen.

All stars
Most relevant
Almost impossible to listen once the southern American accents start. Not much content that hasn't been covered a hundred times either.

The narration kills brain cells

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

I've read quite a few books on the assassination of JFK and this book was able to provide information that I have never come across before.
It is a very in depth look at what happened and gives a tonne of background information.
The only downside is the narrators insistence on doing over the top impressions when reading quotes (especially those of JFK, Nixon and worst of all Martina Oswald), this makes it very distracting and completely pulls your attention away from the facts being presented.

Interesting but distracting

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

An exceptionally well written book about those responsible for the murder of America’s 35th president and the cover up that ensued in the aftermath. I dread to think how many hours went into organising this and writing this comprehensive book.
Well worth the money.

A masterpiece of truth in regard to the JFK assassination.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

What did you like most about Destiny Betrayed, Second Edition?

Stunning insight into the background of the JFK story from Cuba to Assassination. Truly enlightening, and much of the Jim Garrison enquiry is brought to the fore and explained why deliberate attempts to undermine his case was instigated. No attempt to force you to accept the evidence, but what is written is quite compelling. 5star+

What other book might you compare Destiny Betrayed, Second Edition to, and why?

Several, but the JFK books all have their own angle, and I have read or listened to quite a number from both sides of the argument. This book however sets out the Garrison vs Warren Commission Investigations in its true colours.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The were so many moments within the book that raised my eyebrow, and facts that I had not been made aware of prior to listening to this audio book; and the fact that newly uncovered material played a part in proving Garrison's case is eye-opening.

Any additional comments?

Superb book. Narration a little off when accents of people are attempted; but thankfully it is the material and subject that holds the readers ear.

JFK Story Reveiled

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

What on earth was that???????. I can not believe the editor listened to the same version of this book that we have listed to and agreed to make this public. Either that or he was still half p***ed from the night before. An absolutely fantastic book has been completely destroyed by some very bizarre and extremely bad impersonations.
I truly am lost for words. Sadly the voice actor wasn't.

WHAT THE HOLY ××××......

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

See more reviews