
In WINTER KILLS, Richard Condon probes one of the most significant events in America's 20th the assassination of a president. Timothy Kegan is shot in a Philadelphia motorcade; a presidential commission condemns a lone psychopath as the killer. Fourteen years later, Tim's half-brother, Nick, learns through a deathbed confession that Tim was the victim of a mysterious conspiracy. As Nick attempts to find the real assassin, he encounters oil kings, movie queens, venal police, organized crime, the CIA, and labor unions -- all eager for power and control. The ending is guaranteed to surprise and horrify!
A deathbed confession fourteen years after a presidential assassination forces a man to confront a vast, hidden conspiracy. Nick Kegan, the half-brother of the murdered President Timothy Kegan, initiates a dangerous investigation into the true architects of the assassination. He navigates a landscape populated by powerful entities including the CIA, organized crime, and corporate interests, all of whom possess motives to maintain the official narrative. The narrative follows Nick as he peels back layers of institutional corruption, facing physical threats and logical dead ends designed to protect the status quo. The story utilizes a fast-paced, cynical tone to expose the mechanics of power and the fragility of historical truth.
Readers and critics frequently describe this work as a sharp, cynical examination of American political paranoia. Discussion often centers on the author's ability to weave complex, interconnected webs of influence that mirror real-world anxieties about institutional power. Many highlight the pacing as relentless, noting that the narrative maintains a high level of tension through its rapid shifts between various power players. The book is often cited for its dark humor and its willingness to challenge the official records of historical events. Readers generally appreciate the intricate plotting, though some note that the sheer volume of characters requires close attention to detail.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
1976-01-01
Publisher:
Puffin
ISBN-10:
0140040986
ISBN-13:
9780140040982
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