The greatest victims in America are in RAW DEAL. Frank Olson - who drank a cocktail spiked with LSD by the CIA and then killed himself. Karen Silkwood - murdered when she tried to save her coworkers from radiation contamination. Ota Benga - a pygmy exhibited in a cage in the Bronx Zoo monkey house. Illustrated by Mack White, written by Ken Smith, published by Blast Books.

Use the list at left to read brief biographies of all 23 raw deals in RAW DEAL.

Read RAW DEAL's introduction, which explains its purpose and research methodology.

RAW DEAL challenges the think-positive-and-you-can-win! hogwash that clutters our bookstores. It proves that good vibes and a positive attitude aren't worth squat when you're in the way of someone with power and money.

If you want to be better informed about Life in these United States - or if you're just a fan of the unknown and bizarre - you need RAW DEAL. And if you order now, Ken Smith (that's me, the person writing this shameless copy) can feed himself a little longer and stir up more trouble.

Questions? Comments? Raw deal nominees? Please send them to ksmith58@verizon.net