First published 1974
A routine 1972 burglary at the Watergate complex leads two Washington Post reporters, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, down a dark trail of lies, pressure, and secrecy to the highest levels of government. As they meticulously piece together the puzzle, the stakes rise with each new revelation, culminating in the downfall of President Richard Nixon. At the heart of this true-life political thriller lies the determined pursuit of the truth, no matter the personal or professional cost.
Genres: biography, historical, american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, crime, journalism
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: determined-pursuit-of-truth, uncovering-lies
Setting: United States
Period: 1972
400 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster