First published 1920
Renowned thriller writer Peter Chancellor stumbles onto a shocking conspiracy. Powerful intellectuals known as Inver Brass have decided J. Edgar Hoover's unchecked power and scandalous secrets pose a grave threat to the country. Their solution? Eliminate him quietly. But Chancellor's latest research puts him on a collision course with Inver Brass, as they race to cover their tracks. From the halls of power in Washington to the far reaches of the globe, the stakes are life-or-death, with only one damning document left standing in the end.
Genres: suspense, thriller, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: conspiracy, cover-up, high-stakes
438 pages · Paperback · Bantam Books