Legacy of Lies (to be released on March 18) coincides with the 50th anniversary of Hoffa’s disappearance — he was last seen in public on July 30, 1975. In a story filled with unexpected twists and turns, Legacy of Lies focuses on the forces surroundingHoffa’s disappearance – Bobby Kennedy’s vendetta against Hoffa when he was Attorney General, President Richard Nixon’s bid for re-election in 1972, and, last but not least, the Mafia. It’s a fast-paced thriller which raises new questions about the reasons for Hoffa’s abduction.
To learn more about Legacy of Lies (and Lew’s other books), you can go to his website (lewpaper.com).
The book will be available in hardcover and ebook on March 18. An audio version will become available at a later date.
Lew Paper, a graduate of Harvard Law School, is the author of six prior books, including In the Cauldron: Terror, Tension, and the American Ambassador’s Struggle to Avoid Pearl Harbor, and Perfect: Don Larsen’s Miraculous World Series Game and the Men Who Made It Happen. His articles and book reviews have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other periodicals. He can be reached on his website (lewpaper.com).
Pre-publication Praise for Legacy of Lies:
“An intriguing read that revolves around the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.” – Joseph D. Pistone, former FBI Special Agent and author of the New York Times best-selling book, Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia
“Lew Paper, a seasoned historian and acclaimed author, delves into the intricate tapestry of espionage and deceit with his latest masterpiece: Legacy of Lies. Drawing from his expertise in uncovering the hidden truths behind little-known history, Paper weaves together a gripping narrative that navigates the shadowy corridors of international espionage. Combining a knack for storytelling and meticulous research, he brings to life a world where loyalties are tested and secrets lurk behind every corner. Legacy of Lies promises the reader a thrilling journey through a web of deception, where the stakes are high and the so-called truth is a precious and rare commodity. Prepare to be captivated, as Paper masterfully blends a trifecta of suspense, intrigue, and historical insight.”
— Amanda M. Fairbanks, author of the critically-acclaimed The Lost Boys of Montauk: The True Story of the Wind Blown, Four Men Who Vanished at Sea, and the Survivors They Left Behind
“Lew Paper shows his knowledge of the germane historical material in an impressive manner; in order to creatively reimagine the details behind Hoffa’s mysterious disappearance, he thoroughly establishes his command of the known facts.
[T]he novel offers an engaging look into the world of organized crime over the course of a genuinely unpredictable story. . . .” — Kirkus Reviews
“With craftsmanship and style, Lew Paper invites readers to join a fascinating historical journey, filled with suspense, including the mysteries that still swirl around Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance.”
— Ted Widmer, best-selling author of Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington, and Editor, Listening In: The Secret White House Recordings of John F. Kennedy
“Lew Paper’s longtime interest in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, coupled with his writing and reporting, has resulted in a fabulous historical thriller that takes us on a journey of ‘what-ifs’ leading up to and beyond the time in July 1975 when Hoffa
was picked up in a restaurant parking lot and never seen again. His disappearance has sparked numerous theories, conspiracies, investigations – none of which has ever provided a definitive answer. Lew’s Legacy of Lies explores what might have happened
in a fun and entertaining read.” — Bob Harig, Sports Illustrated, author of Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods, and Tiger and Phil: Golf’s Most Fascinating Rivalry