{"product_id":"the-good-lie-paperback","title":"The Good Lie - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Rosenstiel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn intelligent and propulsive international political thriller in which political fixer Peter Rena is hired by the president to investigate the bombing of an American military base overseas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a shadowy American diplomatic complex is attacked in North Africa, the White House is besieged by accusations of incompetence and wild conspiracy theories. Eager to learn the truth, the president and his staff turn to Peter Rena and his partner, Randi Brooks. The investigators dive headfirst into the furtive world of foreign intelligence and national security, hoping to do it quietly. That becomes impossible, though, when it blows up into an all-out public scandal: Congress opens hearings and a tireless national security reporter publishes a bombshell expos . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, Rena and Brooks are caught in the middle. The White House wants to prevent debilitating fallout for the president, the military appears to be in shutdown mode, the press is hungry for another big story, and rival politicians are plotting their next move. Rena learns the hard way that secrets in Washington come with a very high price. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith intelligence, style, and a breakneck pace, \u003cem\u003eThe Good Lie\u003c\/em\u003e explores the contours of secrets, lies, and the dangers of a never-ending war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eShining City\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One of the smartest thrillers in recent memory.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e--Dallas Morning News\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A debut that will be remembered for years.\" --\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Connelly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Skillful and memorable.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e--Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sophisticated and propulsive international political thriller about an investigation into the tragic bombing of an American military base overseas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a shadowy American diplomatic complex is attacked in North Africa, the White House is besieged by conspiracy theories and accusations of incompetence. Worried he's been misled, the president turns to political fixers Peter Rena and Randi Brooks to find the truth. The investigators plunge headfirst into the furtive world of foreign intelligence and national security, and quickly become convinced of a coverup. Their job is complicated further when press leaks blow the incident into an all-out public scandal: Congress opens hearings and a tireless national security reporter publishes a bombshell exposé. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow Rena and Brooks are caught in the middle. The White House wants to prevent fallout that would debilitate the president, the military is in shutdown mode, the press is hungry for another big story, and politicians in both parties seem only interested in themselves. Rena and Brooks, navigating a capital that seems intent on self-destruction, learn the hard way that the truth is more complicated than they have always believed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith intelligence, style, and a breakneck pace, \u003cem\u003eThe Good Lie\u003c\/em\u003e explores the contours of high-level national security, political dysfunction, and the dangers of a never-ending war.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eHank Phillippi Ryan, author of \u003cem\u003eTrust Me\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sophisticated and propulsive international political thriller about an investigation into the tragic bombing of an American military base overseas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a shadowy American diplomatic complex is attacked in North Africa, the White House is besieged by conspiracy theories and accusations of incompetence. Worried he's been misled, the president turns to political fixers Peter Rena and Randi Brooks to find the truth. The investigators plunge headfirst into the furtive world of foreign intelligence and national security, and quickly become convinced of a coverup. Their job is complicated further when press leaks blow the incident into an all-out public scandal: Congress opens hearings and a tireless national security reporter publishes a bombshell exposé. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow Rena and Brooks are caught in the middle. The White House wants to prevent fallout that would debilitate the president, the military is in shutdown mode, the press is hungry for another big story, and politicians in both parties seem only interested in themselves. Rena and Brooks, navigating a capital that seems intent on self-destruction, learn the hard way that the truth is more complicated than they have always believed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith intelligence, style, and a breakneck pace, \u003cem\u003eThe Good Lie\u003c\/em\u003e explores the contours of high-level national security, political dysfunction, and the dangers of a never-ending war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685958291519,"sku":"9780062475428","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/3166b252b8c11b7932f408606ac2004a.webp?v=1764973100","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-good-lie-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}