First published 2000
Michael Brennan works the White House beat for a major newspaper when rumors surface about the president's personal conduct. The veteran journalist must navigate Washington's web of power brokers, loyal staffers, and ambitious prosecutors as he chases leads that could topple an administration. Sources whisper contradictory stories. Political operatives plant false information. Legal teams work overtime to contain the damage. Brennan faces pressure from editors demanding scoops and officials threatening his access. Each revelation leads to new questions about what really happened behind closed doors. The reporter discovers that uncovering truth in the nation's capital requires more than good instincts and persistent phone calls. It demands understanding the complex motivations of everyone involved, from ambitious aides to protective friends to accusers seeking justice.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, suspense, 21st-century, journalism, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-reporter, political-intrigue, uncovering-truth
Setting: Washington DC, White House
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
448 pages · Paperback · Three Rivers Press