Richard Belzer Books in Order

Richard Belzer and his coauthors offer practical advice on building a stand-up comedy career. They discuss preparing routines, dealing with hecklers, developing a stage persona, traveling for gigs, and navigating the unpredictable business of performing.

Belzer combines comedy with speculation about conspiracies surrounding John F. Kennedy's assassination, UFOs, and other controversial subjects. He questions official accounts and encourages skepticism toward authority, presenting his arguments through an irreverent comedian's perspective.

A fictional version of actor Richard Belzer investigates the disappearance of his friend, a New York medical examiner. A street brawl and damaging tabloid coverage complicate his search as he tries to discover what happened.

Preparing to cohost a Las Vegas charity telethon, Belzer receives information about a starlet's long-ago death. When his source dies, a self-proclaimed psychic joins his investigation into a conspiracy whose dangers are far from historical.

Richard Belzer and David Wayne revisit several controversial deaths, including those of Marilyn Monroe and Martin Luther King Jr. They argue for government involvement and cover-ups, presenting their interpretations of forensic material and disputed official accounts.

Belzer and Wayne challenge the official explanation of Princess Diana's fatal car crash. They examine reported warnings, eyewitness accounts, the vehicle, and emergency responses, advancing their argument that her death resulted from an assassination and cover-up.

Belzer and David Wayne examine deaths of witnesses connected to John F. Kennedy's assassination. They compare circumstances and alleged connections across individual cases, arguing that some apparently coincidental deaths deserve closer scrutiny as possible evidence of conspiracy.

Richard Belzer interviews Jerry Lewis about his life and work in comedy and film. Their conversations cover Dean Martin, younger comedians, the craft of performance, technical filmmaking innovations, and Lewis's long association with charitable fundraising.

Belzer, George Noory, and David Wayne explore the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Written during the early search, the book questions prevailing explanations and considers alternative theories while arguing that authorities have withheld important information.

Belzer and David Wayne argue that powerful corporations have damaged American democracy through financial misconduct, political influence, and cover-ups. Their discussion ranges across banking, media, oil, and pharmaceuticals, examining what they describe as profit-driven abuses.