American Tabloid

Brief Overview

«American Tabloid» is a gripping novel that unveils the behind-the-scenes intrigues and corruption in American politics and the criminal underworld from 1958 to 1963. The book focuses on three main characters: Pete Bondurant, Ward Littell, and Kemper Boyd, who find themselves entangled in complex and dangerous games involving the Mafia, the CIA, and the FBI. Through their stories, James Ellroy illustrates how personal ambitions and the thirst for power can lead to tragic consequences. The novel concludes on the eve of John F. Kennedy's assassination, creating a tense atmosphere and leaving the reader pondering the darker sides of American history.