American tabloid : a novel
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New York : Vintage Books, 2001, c1995.
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Book
Edition:
1st Vintage Books ed.
Physical Desc:
571 pages ; 21 cm.
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A novel of the Kennedy era, portraying the president in a far from flattering light. There are three protagonists: a CIA agent who pimps for JFK, another agent who trains anti-Castro rebels, and a lawyer who is a Mafia hunter. Through their eyes are seen the conflicting interests of the Kennedys, the director of the FBI, organized crime, organized labor, Castro and Cuban exiles. By the author of White Jazz.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
037572737X (pbk.), 9780375727375 (pbk.)

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A novel of the Kennedy era, portraying the president in a far from flattering light. There are three protagonists: a CIA agent who pimps for JFK, another agent who trains anti-Castro rebels, and a lawyer who is a Mafia hunter. Through their eyes are seen the conflicting interests of the Kennedys, the director of the FBI, organized crime, organized labor, Castro and Cuban exiles. By the author of White Jazz.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Ellroy, J. (20011995). American tabloid : a novel. 1st Vintage Books ed. New York, Vintage Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Ellroy, James, 1948-. 20011995. American Tabloid : A Novel. New York, Vintage Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Ellroy, James, 1948-, American Tabloid : A Novel. New York, Vintage Books, 20011995.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Ellroy, James. American Tabloid : A Novel. 1st Vintage Books ed. New York, Vintage Books, 20011995.

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