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The Cyanide Canary: A True Story of Injustice Audiobook
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Early in the morning on August 27, 1996, twenty-year-old Scott Dominguez showed up for an ordinary day at the fertilizing plant where he worked. By 11:00 a.m., he was clinging to life, unconscious and suffocating from toxic exposure to cyanide in a tank that was supposed to contain only mud and water.
EPA Special Agent Joseph Hilldorfer was tasked with finding out what really happened on that horrific day in Soda Springs, Idaho, but the answers would not be easily uncovered. For more than four years Hilldorfer, his partner Bob Wojnicz, and a force of top-ranking U.S. attorneys struggled to expose the disturbing truths behind the tragedy, but would their efforts be enough to put the man responsible, Allan Elias, behind bars?
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"I enjoyed this book because the event took place in Idaho. It was interesting to learn about the environmental laws that corporations are "supposed" to abide by and all the loopholes and shady things they do to save a few bucks."
— Jenifer (5 out of 5 stars)
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[An] electrically charged narrative . . . Top-notch nonfiction legal thriller, reminding readers of the baseline: 'This all comes down to one thing. It's all about money.'
— Kirkus Starred Review
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Jackie, 10/7/2023
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" This is one of the best books I've ever read! It reads like fiction but it is much more gripping, bc you know it is a true story! I could not put it down! "
— Belinbs, 8/19/2013 -
" A well written account of an important Idaho trial. True story! Sandy "
— Sandra, 7/27/2013 -
" A very compelling, true and interesting book about the greed, deception, the environment and the Federal court system. I really liked this book. "
— Brandon, 11/23/2012 -
" Could not put this book down. Technically factual and akin to a documentary. Emotionally gripping and disturbing. Reveals the true extent of the human condition...greed, forgiveness and perseverance. "
— Mike, 10/17/2012 -
" This crime took place in Southeast Idaho. The author attended a conference and sat at my table for lunch. Nice man. "
— Kcastro, 2/3/2011 -
" pretty interesting. Tells the story of the criminal prosecution of a small-time chemical processor who completely ignored environmental and safety regulations eventually causing the severe and permanent injury of one of his employees. "
— Barak, 1/1/2010 -
" Okay, not all that exciting to me, but then I wasn't expecting an environmental true-crime documentary but a mystery novel! "
— Sarah, 5/31/2009 -
" Anyone interested in the environment and how the EPA works in finding and prosecuting individuals and companies that violate regulations, will find this book interesting. It is a true story and very readable. "
— Janet, 5/31/2009 -
" Reason I chose law school. This book makes lawyers ( EPA ones at that) look like superheroes! It's a powerful eye opening look into phosphate mines and work conditions. I loved it. "
— Kaitlin, 12/11/2008 -
" An Erin Brokovich like tale... hard to believe people can be so foolish at the risk of others. Worth the read "
— Buzz, 7/11/2007
About the Authors
Robert Dugoni is the author of acclaimed nonfiction as well as New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Charts bestselling novels in three series. His nonfiction exposé The Cyanide Canary, a named Washington Post Best Book of the Year. He is the recipient of the Nancy Pearl Book Award for fiction and three-time winner of the Friends of Mystery Spotted Owl Award for best novel. Visit his website at www.robertdugonibooks.com.
About Tom Perkins
Tom Perkins, an award-winning audio engineer for over forty years, has expanded his skills to narrating and has earned an AudioFile Earphones Award. He learned by working with the world’s best voice talent during his career, and he continues to engineer a variety of projects.