Winter Kills
Winter Kills by Richard Condon, published by Penguin in 1976, is a fiction novel that delves into the complexities of political intrigue and conspiracy. The story begins with the assassination of President Timothy Kegan during a motorcade in Philadelphia, which is initially attributed to a lone psychopath. However, fourteen years later, Tim’s half-brother, Nick, uncovers a deathbed confession that reveals a deeper conspiracy surrounding the assassination.
As Nick embarks on a quest to uncover the truth, he navigates a web of powerful figures, including oil magnates, film stars, corrupt law enforcement, organized crime, and intelligence agencies, all vying for influence and control. This edition, comprising 288 pages, presents a suspenseful narrative that explores themes of power and deception within the political landscape. Readers will find a gripping exploration of the lengths individuals and organizations will go to in order to maintain their grip on power.
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When 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.
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