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Fra bestsellerforfatterne Hillary Clinton og Louise Penny kommer en roman med uovertruffen spænding og uovertruffen insider-ekspertise. Den canadiske krimiforfatter Louise Penny spurgte Hillary Clinton: Hvordan vil du beskrive dit værste mareridt i din tid som udenrigsminister? Svaret var en terrorstat. Et land ude af kontrol, som befinder sig i en tilstand af kaos, frygt og håbløshed. Det blev startskuddet på et samarbejde mellem en af verdens bedste krimiforfattere og en af USA’s mest markante ledere. I Tilstand af terror møder vi en idealistisk, men grøn, udenrigsminister, som har tilsluttet sig sin rivals administration; en præsident, der er indsat efter fire år med et amerikansk lederskab, hvor USA har været usynlig på den internationale scene. En række terrorangreb ryster den globale orden, og udenrigsministeren må samle et hold i forsøget på at afsløre en dødbringende konspiration. En sammensværgelse, der er omhyggeligt designet til at udnytte, at den amerikanske regering har mistet føling og er uden magt dér, hvor magten betyder mest.Tilstand af terror er en hæsblæsende thriller om internationale intriger, i en verden af diplomati og forræderi, og giver et sjældent indblik i det globale drama, der udspiller sig bag kulisserne og som kun en politisk insider vil kunne kende til.

Den fortabte datter er en fortsættelse af Jeffrey Archers velkendte bog ‘Kane og Abel’. Bogen er en spændende fortælling om den polskfødte 11 årige Florentyna, som bærer drømmen om en skønne dag at blive USA’s præsident. Florentyna er datter af en rig far, som driver en stor hotelkæde med succes. Hendes ambitioner er høje, men er desuden bevidst om de barrierer, som kan være med til at slukke drømmen om at blive den mest magtfulde person i verden. Hendes udgangsposition er svær, da hun er en kvinde med polske rødder og samtidig er troende katolik. Men med Florentynas store fremtidsplaner tager hun dog et mærkbart tættere skridt mod drømmen, efter at have overtaget farens verdenskendte hotelkæde. Fremtiden bliver dog ikke som forventet, da hun bliver smask forelsket i Richard, som hurtigt udvikler sig ud i én stor familiekonflikt. Mange år efter et lykkeligt familieliv og en stor karriere succes, gentager Florentyna drømmen om at blive præsident, men bliver mødt af en barsk verden drevet af korruption og uærlige mennesker. Dette skal dog ikke stoppe hende, da hun er en målbevidst og moden kvinde, som trods uretfærdige udfordringer, altid sigter mod toppen og nægter at give op. Den fortabte datter er anden bog i serien ‘Kane og Abel’ som kan læses uafhængigt fra den første bog i serien.   

Connor Fitzgerald er topprofessionel agent. Han har fået æresmedaljen, han er hengiven familiefar og han er CIA's mest dødbringende våben. Gennem otteogtyve år har han ført et dobbeltliv, og kun dage før han går på pension, støder han på en fjende, end ikke han kan håndtere. Fjenden er hans egen chef.Hun har ét mål: At ødelægge ham. Samtidig står USA over for en lige så frygtindgydende fjende: en ny russisk præsident, der er fast besluttet på at fremprovokere en militær konfrontation mellem de to supermagter. "Fabelagtig bog. Anbefaler den til alle, der elsker en ægte spændingsroman." Goodreads"Hvis der var en nobelpris i fortællekunst, ville Archer få den." Daily Telegraph

At være den perfekte mor kræver sine ofre ...Zoe Morgans barndom var påvirket af hendes yngre søsters tragiske sygdom, og hun så hvordan deres forældre dedikerede hele deres liv til søsterens sidste dage, hvorefter de lod sig skille. Som ung kvinde var Zoe drevet af disse smertefulde minder, hun pressede sig selv til det yderste, og studerede flittigt for at forfølge en karriere, hvor hendes store lidenskab for at hjælpe børn i nød kunne bringes i spil.Da Zoe forelsker sig og selv bliver gravid, er hun fast besluttet på at blive den perfekte mor. Men inden længe kommer de gamle minder op til overfladen og trækker Zoe helt ud til kanten af afgrunden - så langt ud at det kan være svært at vende tilbage fra ...The Dark Side er en bevægende historie om moderskabets mørke side.

Danny Cartwright er fast besluttet på at tage iskold hævn over de mænd, som er skyld i hans bedste vens død. De har fået sat ham bag tremmer i 22 år for en forbrydelse, han ikke har begået. De har forhindret ham i at gifte sig med Beth og berøvet ham muligheden for at opdrage datteren Christy.Én efter én piller han dem ned. Alle har undervurderet Dannys hævntørst og Beths stålsatte stræben efter retfærdighed.SLÆGTENS LÆNKER er en episk fortælling om at stå på sin ret, om hævn og om at tvinge sig fri af en forudbestemt skæbne."Hvis der var en nobelpris i fortællekunst, ville Archer få den." Daily Telegraph.

Martha Hall Kelly har skrevet endnu en medrivende historisk roman inspireret af virkelige levede liv, denne gang under den amerikanske borgerkrig. Georgeanna ”Georgey” Woolsey er ikke skabt til en verden af overdådige fester, hvor det forventes, at en kvinde i hendes position er duknakket og ærbødig. Så da den amerikanske borgerkrig bryder ud og antænder hele nationen, ser Georgey sit snit og vælger at forfølge sin lidenskab for sygepleje - i en tid, hvor kvinder er uønskede ved fronten. Men Georgey og hendes søster Eliza vil modbevise de onde tunger, og de vover sig ud på en rejse fra New York til Washington D.C. og Gettysburg, hvor de bliver førstehåndsvidner til slaveriets og krigens rædsler.I sydstaterne møder vi Jemma, som er slavegjort på Peeler-plantagen i Maryland, hvor hun bor med sin mor og far. Hendes søster, Patience, lider samme skæbne på naboplantagen, og begge lever de i frygt for plantagelederen, LeBaron. Da Jemma sælges til den grusomme mrs. Anne-May, mens unionshæren marcherer igennem landet, øjner Jemma chancen for at flygte, selvom hun må sige farvel til sin elskede familie.Georgeys kald som unionssygeplejerske medvirker til, at hun krydser veje med Jemma, og herfra fremskrives et levende og detaljerigt portræt af borgerkrigsoplevelsen; fra de barbariske og umenneskelige plantager, til et krigshærget New York og slagmarkens rædsler.Georgey er en fjern forfader til Caroline Ferriday, som Kelly introducerede i sin bestseller Blomstrende syrener, og Solsikkesøstrene er inspireret af virkelige begivenheder.

Hvad nu hvis? Dette spørgsmål sender en kvinde på en eventyrlig rejse igennem USA for at gense de mænd, hun engang elskede, men lod gå.Den berømte fotograf, Madison Allen, er ved at gennemgå sine personlige minder og papirer i sit eksklusive hus på Manhattan, da hun falder ned fra en stige. Et uheld der efterlader hende med mere end en brækket ankel - det forandrer hendes liv.Pludselig er Madisons travle dagligdag sat på pause, og efter et voldsomt skænderi med sin datter står hun i en sjælden livskrise. Med foden i gips og nøglerne til en lejet SUV kaster hun sig ud i et roadtrip gennem landet for at besvare spørgsmål om de tre mænd hun elskede, men aldrig giftede sig med, i de hårde år efter hun blev ladt alene med sine tre børn. Hun må vide, om de valg hun traf dengang, var de rigtige. Én ting er sikkert - før hun kan forestille sig en fremtid, må hun konfrontere sin fortid

Baseret på en sand historie, om heltemod, der er vokset ud af desperation, om en mor, der blev soldat, og om en kvinde, der fandt sin plads i verden og ændrede historiens gang for altid. Ljudmila Pavlitjenko, en nørdet og pligtopfyldende historiestuderende fra Kyiv, er ikke i tvivl. Hun vil kæmpe – kæmpe for sit lands, sit livs og sin søns fremtid. Da Hitler invaderer Sovjetunionen, tager Milas liv en helt ny drejning. Hun tager kampen op og forvandles fra flittig studine til livsfarlig snigskytte. 309 drab senere og nationalhelt, bliver hun hjemkaldt fra fronten for at blive sendt på charmetur til Amerika som det gode eksempel. Krigen har sat sine spor, og hun føler sig isoleret og ensom, indtil et uventet venskab med USA’s førstedamen Eleanor Roosevelt og et endnu mere uventet venskab med en tavs ligemand tænder lidt lys i et mørkt liv. Men da en gammel fjende dukker frem fra fortiden, er det ikke kun egne dæmoner, Mila tvinges til at tage kampen op imod.

Romanens fortæller, Nielsen, møder romanens hovedperson, Rasmussen, da Rasmussen efter Abu Ghraib-skandalen er på vej til USA i et forsøg på at forbedre demokratiet i Guds eget land, kort tid inden præsidentvalget i 2004. Rasmussen instruerer ham i hans rolle som Nielsen, inden de med en metalkasse ved navn 'The Democracy' lander i JFK-lufthavnen i New York. I New York træder de direkte ind på kunstscenen og forfærdes over den såkaldte politiske kunst, som er forudsigelig og alt det modsatte af magtkritisk. De rejser videre til Washington for at indføre demokrati i selve magtens hjerte. Her forsøger de at komme i kontakt med folket, som indlysende burde spille en central rolle i et demokrati. Men forsøget på at få en dialog mellem Europa og Amerika mislykkes fatalt, og de to europæeres mission udvikler sig til en personlig tragedie. Nielsen følger Rasmussen i tykt og tyndt og gør, hvad han siger. Men efterhånden opdager han, at det hverken er demokratiet eller USA, han må beskrive. Det er Rasmussen selv. Hvad er det for en mand, der drives med større og større kraft imod magtens centrum - for næsten at tilintetgøres der? Nielsen skifter fokus og fortæller historien om det universelle menneske, som Rasmussen bestræber sig på at være. Et absolut væsen, der under ingen omstændigheder lader sig påvirke af virkelighedens banaliteter, det hverdagslige, det tilfældige, det, der pludselig trænger sig på fra den pinagtige private fortid. Men i selveste Pentagon City bliver Rasmussen indhentet af sin fortid, og Nielsen bliver trukket med ind og ned i en grusomt privat historie om forfald, almindelighed, provins og brunsviger. Rasmussen går under, men Nielsen vender tilbage til Rasmussens fortid - og opdager et skjult paradis. DEMOKRATIET I USA handler om det store begreb demokrati, men endnu mere om det lille, allestedsnærværende forhold mellem mennesker, det store menneske og det lille menneske.

USA Today and New York Times Bestselling, Award Winning Series! The next gripping Hunt for Jack Reacher Thriller from Diane Capri! "Make some coffee. You'll read all night." Lee ChildFBI Special Agent Kim Otto finally caught a break in the Hunt for Jack Reacher. When she discovers a fresh lead in Reacher's old banking records, she's propelled to the sun-bleached streets of Key West. In the midst of the island's laid-back culture, Kim discovers she's not the sole hunter in this high-stakes game. From the gritty pages of Lee Child's Tripwire, a determined woman and a seasoned private investigator have also picked up Reacher's scent. And they're not simply tracking Reacher. They're lying in wait. Because they have insider information that Kim does not. They know Jack Reacher.Lee Child Gives Diane Capri Two Thumbs Up! "Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too. Kim Otto is a great, great character - I love her." -Lee Child The Hunt for Jack Reacher series enthralls fans of John Grisham, Lee Child, David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, and more: "Diane writes like the maestro of the jigsaw puzzle. Sit back in your favorite easy chair, pour a glass of crisp white wine, and enter her devilishly clever world." -David Hagberg, New York Times Bestselling Author of Kirk McGarvey Thrillers "Expertise shines on every page." -Margaret Maron, Edgar, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity Award Winning MWA Past President and MWA Grand Master Readers Love the Hunt for Jack Reacher Series and Diane Capri: "I love these books!" "All Child fans should give it a try!" Award winning New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author DIANE CAPRI Does It Again in another Blockbuster Hunt for Jack Reacher Series Novel

USA Today and New York Times Bestselling, Award Winning Series! The next gripping Hunt for Jack Reacher Thriller from Diane Capri! "Make some coffee. You'll read all night." Lee ChildFBI Special Agent Kim Otto finally caught a break in the Hunt for Jack Reacher. When she discovers a fresh lead in Reacher's old banking records, she's propelled to the sun-bleached streets of Key West. In the midst of the island's laid-back culture, Kim discovers she's not the sole hunter in this high-stakes game. From the gritty pages of Lee Child's Tripwire, a determined woman and a seasoned private investigator have also picked up Reacher's scent. And they're not simply tracking Reacher. They're lying in wait. Because they have insider information that Kim does not. They know Jack Reacher.Lee Child Gives Diane Capri Two Thumbs Up! "Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too. Kim Otto is a great, great character - I love her." -Lee Child The Hunt for Jack Reacher series enthralls fans of John Grisham, Lee Child, David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, and more: "Diane writes like the maestro of the jigsaw puzzle. Sit back in your favorite easy chair, pour a glass of crisp white wine, and enter her devilishly clever world." -David Hagberg, New York Times Bestselling Author of Kirk McGarvey Thrillers "Expertise shines on every page." -Margaret Maron, Edgar, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity Award Winning MWA Past President and MWA Grand Master Readers Love the Hunt for Jack Reacher Series and Diane Capri: "I love these books!" "All Child fans should give it a try!" Award winning New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author DIANE CAPRI Does It Again in another Blockbuster Hunt for Jack Reacher Series Novel

"In the sixty-four days between November 3 and January 6, President Donald Trump and his allies fought to reverse the outcome of the vote. Focusing on six states--Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin-- Trump's supporters claimed widespread voter fraud. It was not a well-orchestrated matter. There was no guiding genius pulling the strings in key states for the defeated Donald Trump. In the weeks after the election, in counties and precincts all over the country, many local Republican officials and even Trump's own campaign workers washed their hands of his increasingly unhinged allegations of fraud. But there was no shortage of people willing to take up the fight. Urged on by Trump and his coterie of advocates, lawyers, and media propagandists, true believers turned on their colleagues, friends, and neighbors-- even those in their own party--to accuse them of rigging the election. The real story of the insurrection began months before Trump's mob attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. That riot was the desperate final act, emblematic of the clumsy, failed movement Trump had been building for years. It began in cities and small towns all over America on election day, November 3, 2020. Working with a team of researchers and reporters, Bowden and Teague uncover never-before-told accounts from the election officials fighting to do their jobs amid outlandish claims and threats to themselves, their colleagues, and their families. The Steal is an engaging, in-depth report on what happened during those crucial nine weeks and a portrait of the heroic individuals who did their duty and stood firm against the unprecedented, sustained attack on our election system to ensure that every legal vote was counted and the will of the people prevailed."--Provided by publisher.

Athena Liu er en litterær darling og June Hayward er en nobody.Da Athena dør i et vildt uheld, stjæler June hendes manuskript og udgiver under det racemæssigt tvetydige pseudonym Juniper Song.Men Junes stjålne succes trues af beviser for hendes forbrydelse, og hun opdager hvor langt hun er villig til at gå for at få, hvad hun mener, at hun fortjener. Og hvad der så sker, er jo udelukkende andres skyld.Yellowface er en sorthumoristisk syngende lussing til forlagsbranchen og sociale medier; en roman om racisme, kulturel appropriation og opportunisme og kunsten at omskrive historien – bogstaveligt talt.

Whether you want to explore the Smithsonian Museums, stroll along the Wharf, or dine in the city's increasingly sophisticated restaurant scene, the local Fodor's travel experts in Washington D.C. are here to help! Fodor's Washington D.C. guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.Fodor's Washington D.C. travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "What to Buy," "Under the Radar," "D.C. with kids," and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "What to Eat and Drink" LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Washington Monument, the White House, the Capitol Building, the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian museums, Arlington National Cemetery, Georgetown's boutiques, U Street's restaurants, Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Annapolis, Baltimore, and more.Planning on visiting other parts of the east coast? Check out Fodor's New York City, Fodor's Boston, and Fodor's Maine Coast.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

After settling into a quiet life in Northern California, the protagonist's past from his college days in Washington, DC, catches up with him in a lethal confrontation. This violent encounter propels him on a surreal journey through the thresholds of the afterlife: heaven, purgatory, and hell.During these celestial visits, gatekeepers evaluate the protagonist's life, sparking debates about his worthiness for each realm. Through these conversations, the protagonist not only defends his past actions but also lays out a blueprint for young American males navigating life's trials, from sports and romance to dealings with law enforcement and face-offs with adversaries.He shares unique strategies for the under-sized athlete to thrive in contact sports and offers insights into everyday challenges, urging others to approach them with extraordinary solutions. His encounters also delve deep into the intricacies of police work, a knowledge he showcases during his discourse with hell's sentinel.With unwavering support from his tight-knit circle of friends, the protagonist surmounts both earthly and ethereal hurdles, exemplifying the indomitable spirit's triumph over adversity and fear.

A pacy, real-life page-turner by Reuters journalist on the global 100-days mission to identify and catch the next virus outbreak, codenamed DISEASE X, before it spreads worldwide.

FBI Special Agent Kim Otto's off-the-books assignment leads to members of Jack Reacher's elite military unit. Reacher destroyed a team of arms dealers in Lee Child's Bad Luck and Trouble. Now, his legacy plunges Otto into a grudge war.

Back to the BeginningThe next gripping Hunt for Jack Reacher Thriller!Everything ends somewhere... For Jack Reacher, that was Carter'sCrossing, Mississippi, spring 1997. A desolate railroad track. Abrutal murder. The end of a decorated soldier's career. History repeats itself. Now there's another woman dead in thesame lonely place. FBI Special Agent Kim Otto is sent to find out everything she can, be on the lookout for Reacher, and ordered to turn him in forcapture. But when she gets to Carter's Crossing, the local sheriff and MayorElizabeth Deveraux have joined forces with two Majors from theArmy's 110th Investigative Unit to bury the truth forever. The Affair was the start of the Reacher saga. In Full Metal Jack, will Otto's career end where Reacher's began?

The next gripping Hunt for Jack Reacher Thriller from Diane Capri! "Make some coffee. You'll read all night." Lee Child FBI Special Agent Kim Otto is hot on Jack Reacher's trail as he speeds away from Chicago. Since Reacher hooked up with escaped car thief Petey Burns in South Dakota, he's had a steady ride. Destination unknown, but traceable. Otto's manhunt is derailed when she learns Jack Reacher's nephew is in trouble. Jake and his mother have disappeared, leaving a dead man behind. Seven years ago, Jack Reacher teamed up with the CO of his old unit, Major Susan Turner, to demolish a drug smuggling operation in Lee Child's Never Go Back. Now, Otto and Turner race to save Reacher's nephew from men who seek to deliver vengeance first. Can Otto find them all before it's too late? "Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too. Kim Otto is a great, great character - I love her." Lee Child, #1 World Wide Bestselling Author of Jack Reacher Thrillers including A Wanted Man and The Sentinel.The Hunt for Jack Reacher series enthralls fans of John Grisham, Lee Child, David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, and more: "Diane writes like the maestro of the jigsaw puzzle. Sit back in your favorite easy chair, pour a glass of crisp white wine, and enter her devilishly clever world." David Hagberg, New York Times Bestselling Author of Kirk McGarvey Thrillers"Expertise shines on every page." Margaret Maron, Edgar, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity Award Winning MWA Past President and MWA Grand Master Readers Love the Hunt for Jack Reacher Series and Diane Capri: "I have been a Reacher fan for years and was excited when I heard of Diane Capri's take on 'Finding Reacher'.""Diane Capri's series is a good companion to Child's Reacher books and recaptures the flavor of the Reacher mystique. I am waiting anxiously for the next book in the series and the next and the next, and so on." "All Child fans should give it a try!" Award winning New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author DIANE CAPRI Does It Again in another Blockbuster Hunt for Jack Reacher Series Novel

Jack Reacher: Friend or Enemy? We first met Lee Child's Jack Reacher in Killing Floor. Now, Reacher still lives off the grid, until trouble finds him, then he does whatever it takes, much to the delight of readers and the dismay of villains.

Als erstes Museum weltweit hat sich das National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. ausschließlich dem Engagement für Frauen mit den Mitteln der Kunst verschrieben. Die Sammlung umspannt Werke aus fünf Jahrhunderten von Künstlerinnen aus sechs Kontinenten. Der Band stellt Neuerwerbungen und langjährige Publikumslieblinge vor und führt Leserinnen und Leser dank seiner thematischen Gliederung zu überraschenden Entdeckungen.Der Katalog neuer Highlights in der NMWA-Sammlung macht kunstgeschichtliche Zusammenhänge transparent und erleichtert das Kennenlernen von Künstlerinnen. Der prachtvolle Bildband präsentiert Schlüsselwerke von Louise Bourgeois, Lalla Essaydi, Frida Kahlo, Hung Liu, Clara Peeters, Faith Ringgold, Niki de Saint Phalle, Amy Sherald, Alma Woodsey Thomas und vielen anderen. Dem Museum angehörende Autorinnen und über dreißig Gäste aus Kunst und Forschung beleuchten schlaglichtartig die einmaligen Werke und die Mission des NMWA.

D.C. Cocktails is an elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the western capital.

The New York Times BestsellerA New York Times Notable Book of 2022Named one of Vanity Fair's "Best Books of 2022""Not since Robert Caro's Years of Lyndon Johnson have I been so riveted by a work of history. Secret City is not gay history. It is American history."-George StephanopoulosWashington, D.C., has always been a city of secrets. Few have been more dramatic than the ones revealed in James Kirchick's Secret City.For decades, the specter of homosexuality haunted Washington. The mere suggestion that a person might be gay destroyed reputations, ended careers, and ruined lives. At the height of the Cold War, fear of homosexuality became intertwined with the growing threat of international communism, leading to a purge of gay men and lesbians from the federal government. In the fevered atmosphere of political Washington, the secret "too loathsome to mention" held enormous, terrifying power.Utilizing thousands of pages of declassified documents, interviews with over one hundred people, and material unearthed from presidential libraries and archives around the country, Secret City is a chronicle of American politics like no other. Beginning with the tragic story of Sumner Welles, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's brilliant diplomatic advisor and the man at the center of "the greatest national scandal since the existence of the United States," James Kirchick illuminates how homosexuality shaped each successive presidential administration through the end of the twentieth century. Cultural and political anxiety over gay people sparked a decades-long witch hunt, impacting everything from the rivalry between the CIA and the FBI to the ascent of Joseph McCarthy, the struggle for Black civil rights, and the rise of the conservative movement. Among other revelations, Kirchick tells of the World War II-era gay spymaster who pioneered seduction as a tool of American espionage, the devoted aide whom Lyndon Johnson treated as a son yet abandoned once his homosexuality was discovered, and how allegations of a "homosexual ring" controlling Ronald Reagan nearly derailed his 1980 election victory.Magisterial in scope and intimate in detail, Secret City will forever transform our understanding of American history.