The Hellfire Club (novel)
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| Author | Jake Tapper |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | political thriller |
| Set in | 1950s Washington, D.C. |
| Publisher | Little, Brown and Company |
| Publication date | April 24, 2018 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 978-0-316-47231-9 |
The Hellfire Club is the second novel published by American journalist Jake Tapper. The book tells the story of a fictitious freshman Congressman, Charlie Marder, as he is introduced into United States politics. Throughout the story, Marder encounters numerous real-life politicians, including John and Robert F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Joseph McCarthy.[1][2][3][4]
References
- ↑ Maslin, Janet (April 21, 2018). "Jake Tapper's 'Hellfire Club' Takes Us Back to McCarthy-Era America". The New York Times Book Review. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
- ↑ Charles, Ron (April 23, 2018). "Jake Tapper's new political thriller is at its best when it's most bonkers". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
- ↑ "The Hellfire Club". Publishers Weekly. April 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
- ↑ "The Hellfire Club". Kirkus Reviews. March 5, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
Categories:
- Novels set in the 1950s
- Novels set in Washington, D.C.
- Political thriller novels
- 2018 American novels
- 2018 English-language novels
- Little, Brown and Company books
- Works by Jake Tapper
- Cultural depictions of John F. Kennedy
- Cultural depictions of Robert F. Kennedy
- Cultural depictions of Lyndon B. Johnson
- Cultural depictions of Joseph McCarthy
- Novels about politicians
- 2010s historical novel stubs
- 2010s thriller novel stubs
- Political novel stubs
- 2010s novel stubs
