Targeted: Pan Am 103

A gripping, definitive account of the Lockerbie disaster by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott.

On a cold December evening in 1988, the tranquil skies over Lockerbie, Scotland, were shattered by an explosion that would forever change the course of history. Pan Am Flight 103, a Boeing 747 carrying 259 passengers and crew was torn apart mid-air by a bomb hidden in the cargo hold. The blast was so powerful it registered on the Richter scale, leaving a trail of devastation that stretched across 845 square miles – the largest crime scene the FBI had ever encountered until 9/11.

The Lockerbie disaster not only claimed the lives of all on board but also marked the beginning of the end for Pan Am, once a symbol of American aviation excellence. This is the definitive account of that fateful night, meticulously researched and vividly recounted by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott.

Based on exclusive interviews with investigators, eyewitnesses and family members of the victims – as well as thousands of pages of personal and official records – comes the true story of a crime that would lead to the very top of the Libyan government and change air travel forever. The authors delve into the personal stories of the victims, the tireless efforts of the investigators and the profound impact on the Lockerbie community. This is more than a recounting of a tragedy; it is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring quest for justice in the face of unimaginable loss.