First published 1984
David Chen works the political beat for a major Washington newspaper when he stumbles onto a story that could topple careers. His source inside a congressional committee feeds him documents that reveal systematic corruption reaching into the highest levels of government. Chen must decide how far to push his investigation as powerful figures pressure his editors to kill the story. His marriage strains under the long hours and constant threats. His source grows nervous and threatens to disappear. Chen realizes that exposing the truth means risking everything he has built. The deeper he digs, the more he understands that the system protects itself at any cost. His choices will determine not just his career but his integrity.
Genres: american-fiction, suspense, crime, 21st-century, journalism, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, whistleblower
Setting: Washington, Washington DC
Period: 21st Century
354 pages · Paperback · Pearson College Div