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American tabloid
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Published:
New York : Vintage Books, 2001.
Physical Desc:
571 pages ; 21 cm
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Central
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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.

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Edition:
1st Vintage Books ed.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780375727375, 037572737X

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Description
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.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Ellroy, J. (2001). American tabloid. 1st Vintage Books ed. New York, Vintage Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Ellroy, James, 1948-. 2001. American Tabloid. New York, Vintage Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Ellroy, James, 1948-, American Tabloid. New York, Vintage Books, 2001.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Ellroy, James. American Tabloid. 1st Vintage Books ed. New York, Vintage Books, 2001.

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