Jake Tapper

A young Congressman stumbles on the powerful political underworld of 1950's D.C. in this "potent thriller" (David Baldacci) and New York Times bestseller from CNN correspondent Jake Tapper. Charlie Marder is an unlikely Congressman. Thrust into office by his family ties after his predecessor died mysteriously, Charlie is struggling to navigate the dangerous waters of 1950s Washington, DC, alongside his young wife Margaret, a zoologist with ambitions of her own. Amid the swirl of glamorous and powerful political leaders and deal makers, a mysterious fatal car accident thrusts Charlie and Margaret into an underworld of backroom deals, secret societies, and a plot that could change the course of history. When Charlie discovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of governance, he has to fight not only for his principles and his newfound political career...but for his life.

The Hellfire Club

The husband-and-wife heroes ofbestselling thriller The Hellfire Club head to Hollywood to investigate Frank Sinatra -- and become mired in a world of blackmail, the mob, and Hollywood scandal Charlie and Margaret Marder, political stars in 1960s Washington DC, know all too well how the tangled web of power in the nation's capital can operate. But while they long to settle into the comforts of home, Attorney General Robert Kennedy has other plans. He needs them to look into a potential threat not only to the presidency, but to the security of the United States itself. Charlie and Margaret quickly find themselves on a flight to sunny Los Angeles, where they'll face off against a dazzling world of stars and studios. At the center of their investigation is Frank Sinatra, a close friend of President John F. Kennedy and a rumored mob crony, whom Charlie and Margaret must befriend to get the inside scoop. But in a town built on illusions, where friends and foes all look alike, nothing is easy, and drinks by the pool at the Sands and late-night adventures with the Rat Pack soon lead to a body in the trunk of their car. Before they know it, Charlie and Margaret are being pursued by sinister forces from Hollywood's stages to the newly founded Church of Scientology, facing off against the darkest and most secret side of Hollywood's power. As the Academy Awards loom, and someone near and dear to Margaret goes missing, Charlie and Margaret find the clock is not only ticking but running out. Someone out there knows what they've uncovered and can't let them leave alive. Corruption and ambition form a deadly mix in this fast-paced sequel to The Hellfire Club.

The Devil May Dance

an untold story of American valor

The outpost

Original Sin

The basis of the film starring Orlando Bloom and Scott Eastwood, The Outpost is the heartbreaking and inspiring story of one of America's deadliest battles during the war in Afghanistan, acclaimed by critics everywhere as a classic. At 5:58 AM on October 3rd, 2009, Combat Outpost Keating, located in frighteningly vulnerable terrain in Afghanistan just 14 miles from the Pakistani border, was viciously attacked. Though the 53 Americans there prevailed against nearly 400 Taliban fighters, their casualties made it the deadliest fight of the war for the U.S. that year. Four months after the battle, a Pentagon review revealed that there was no reason for the troops at Keating to have been there in the first place. In The Outpost, Jake Tapper gives us the powerful saga of COP Keating, from its establishment to eventual destruction, introducing us to an unforgettable cast of soldiers and their families, and to a place and war that has remained profoundly distant to most Americans. A runaway bestseller, it makes a savage war real, and American courage manifest. "The Outpost is a mind-boggling, all-too-true story of heroism, hubris, failed strategy, and heartbreaking sacrifice. If you want to understand how the war in Afghanistan went off the rails, you need to read this book." -- Jon Krakauer

An Untold Story of American Valor

The Outpost

A Novel

All the Demons Are Here

Acclaimed journalist, Jake Tapper explains what actually happened, who got away with what and how both sides, Democrats and Republicans, plotted to steal the presidency in 2000.

The Plot to Steal the Presidency

Down & Dirty

The heartbreaking and inspiring story of one of America's deadliest battles during the war in Afghanistan, acclaimed by critics everywhere as a classic. *Soon to be a major motion picture from Millennium Films* At 5:58 AM on October 3rd, 2009, Combat Outpost Keating, located in frighteningly vulnerable terrain in Afghanistan just 14 miles from the Pakistani border, was viciously attacked. Though the 53 Americans there prevailed against nearly 400 Taliban fighters, their casualties made it the deadliest fight of the war for the U.S. that year. Four months after the battle, a Pentagon review revealed that there was no reason for the troops at Keating to have been there in the first place. In THE OUTPOST, Jake Tapper gives us the powerful saga of COP Keating, from its establishment to eventual destruction, introducing us to an unforgettable cast of soldiers and their families, and to a place and war that has remained profoundly distant to most Americans. A runaway bestseller, it makes a savage war real, and American courage manifest.

In 1950s Washington, little is as it seems. Charlie Marder, World War II veteran and academic, was thrust into office by his power-broker father's connections. As a congressman, Charlie is determined to use his new position for good, but is confronted by a world in the throes of McCarthyism, where no one trusts anyone. Soon he is questioning his own ethical compass and the morality of men he admires, including his father. Learning about the circumstances of his predecessor's death, Charlie and his wife Margaret are plunged into an underworld of backroom deals, secret societies, and a conspiracy that could change the course of history. -- adapted from jacket.

In every arena, Jesse Ventura puts a headlock on the competition--now he's turning the country on its ear. How did an outrageous, outspoken, boa-wearing pro wrestler nab the title of Minnesota's governor in an overwhelming upset? This is the question the nation is asking--and Washington journalist Jake Tapper provides the fascinating answers in Body Slam: The Jesse Ventura Story. From Jesse Ventura's Navy SEAL days, to his infamous wrestling years, to his stunning political victory, read the story of the Body, a man who truly embodies the American Dream. Get the real story on: -His intense training to become an elite Navy SEAL and his experiences overseas during the Vietnam War -His lengthy career in the pro wrestling field--from flamboyant pro wrestler to colorful commentator--including his feuds with Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon Jr. -Ventura's acting stints, including a part in the film Predator -How the Body mouthed his way to the top of shock radio -His rise through the ranks of politics, from mayor to governor--and maybe beyond -Ventura's political vision--what he sees for Minnesota and the country -And Much, much more! The Body Politic Will Never Be the Same

Body Slam: The Jesse Ventura Story

«Per qualche ragione, i guai vengono sempre a cercarmi.» - Frank Sinatra - È una sera del 1962, e se qualcuno fosse entrato per sbaglio nel Forest Lawn Memorial Park, a Glendale, California - un tiro di schioppo da Hollywood - si sarebbe ritrovato davanti un singolare festino: nel mezzo del cimitero, dalle parti della tomba di Clark Gable, avendo appena saputo della morte del boss Lucky Luciano, un gruppetto di amici sta festeggiando a suon di coppe di champagne il fatto di essere ancora vivi. Non solo: vivi e famosissimi. Non a caso si chiamano Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, Dean Martin, Shirley McLaine. Sono il Rat Pack, attori, cantanti, icone del loro tempo uniti dal glamour e dalle follie di una vita sotto i riflettori... E alcuni, come Sinatra, anche amici di mafiosi, finanziatori di campagne elettorali e grandi sostenitori del partito democratico. Proprio per questo, tra loro, quella notte, c'è anche Charlie Marder, eroe di guerra e membro del Congresso, con la moglie Margaret: a volerli a Hollywood è stato Bob Kennedy in persona, piuttosto diffidente riguardo ai loschi affari di Sinatra & co., del cui appoggio incondizionato la sua famiglia si è avvantaggiata non poco. Così, nel gelido clima della Guerra Fredda, in un'America pazzamente innamorata del suo crooner dagli occhi blu, Marder si trova nello scomodo ruolo di infiltrato a Hollywood. Un lavoro che rischia di abbagliarlo, finché lui e la moglie si trovano, inspiegabilmente, un regalo nel bagagliaio dell'auto: il cadavere di una donna. Comincia così un'indagine che li vedrà costretti ad aprire gli occhi, perché, al di là dei lustrini e delle luci, Hollywood nasconde un lato oscuro. Talmente oscuro che nessun riflettore ha mai osato illuminarlo. Ex corrispondente ufficiale dalla Casa Bianca, oggi Tapper è un celebre e premiato presentatore della CNN, dove conduce ogni giorno il programma televisivo di attualità The Lead with Jake Tapper ed è co-conduttore del programma della domenica State of the Union. Vive a Washington D.C. con la moglie e i due figli. Lo spettacolo della notte è il suo ultimo romanzo, pubblicato negli Stati Uniti nel 2021 e subito entrato nella classifica dei bestseller del New York Times. Tra i suoi bestseller anche The Hellfire Club (2018) che sarà presto una serie tv HBO.

Lo spettacolo della notte

Risk Američanů v Afghánistánu, který se nevyplatil. V říjnu 2009 zaútočilo na americkou základnu Keating, nacházející se v těžce přístupném terénu afghánského Núristánu, přes 400 bojovníků Tálibánu. Obránců bylo několik desítek. Po celou dobu své existence byla základna kritizována za nevýhodnou pozici a rizika s ní spojená. Neústupnost stála řadu životů. Jake Tapper vykresluje v knize osudy vojáků i život jejich rodin v zázemí – ukazuje tak skutečnou tvář války v Afghánistánu.

Jedna z nejtěžších chvil Američanů v Afghánistánu

Základna

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE The heartbreaking and inspiring story of one of the deadliest battles of the Afghanistan war, acclaimed by critics as a classic. ‘A mind-boggling, all-too-true story of heroism, hubris, failed strategy, and heartbreaking sacrifice’ Jon Krakauer, author of Into the Wild

The Outpost: The Most Heroic Battle of the Afghanistan War

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE The heartbreaking and inspiring story of one of the deadliest battles during the war in Afghanistan, acclaimed by critics everywhere as a classic. 'A mind-boggling, all-too-true story of heroism, hubris, failed strategy, and heartbreaking sacrifice' Jon Krakauer, author of Into the Wild At 5:58 AM on October 3rd, 2009, Combat Outpost Keating, located in frighteningly vulnerable terrain in Afghanistan just 14 miles from the Pakistani border, was viciously attacked. Though the 53 soldiers stationed there prevailed against nearly 400 Taliban fighters, their casualties made it the deadliest fight of the war that year. Four months after the battle, a review revealed that there was no reason for the troops at Keating to have been there in the first place. In The Outpost, Jake Tapper gives us the powerful saga of COP Keating, from its establishment to eventual destruction, introducing us to an unforgettable cast of soldiers and their families. This modern classic of military history is an indictment of the management of the war in Afghanistan, and a thrilling tale of true courage in the face of impossible odds.

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