Fatal Conceit
Robert K. Tanenbaum
Gallery, Aug 12 2014, $26.00
ISBN 9781451635577
In Chechnya terrorists assault
a U.S. trade mission; several people die and others abducted including the
daughter of New York District Attorney Butch Karp. Eight days later in a Times Square hotel,
someone murders acting CIA Director Lieutenant General Sam Allen just before he
is allegedly to testify before a Congressional Committee about an Administration
cover-up of the Chechnya incident.
Using the Manhattan homicide as his springboard, Karp leads a unit
looking into whether the White House and/or his Reelection Committee led by Rod
Fauhomme silenced Allen from exposing the Administration’s propaganda on
defeating terrorists around the world.
When more homicides occur that imply concealment of the truth, Karp
brings those who evidence points as conspirators into the courtroom.
The latest Karp and Ciampi thriller is an enjoyable fast-paced tale
that uses the government handling of Benghazi and an alleged cover-up as the
basis of an exciting storyline. There is
too much in your face pontification in which K, C and their conservative sunshine
band of allies are morally superior to the killing liberal corrupt axis of evil
Administration (mindful of the accusations of President and First Lady Clinton
arranged the death of Vernon Jordan).
Still fans who believe in the Benghazi cover-up or can ignore the ethics
overkill will relish this taut drama especially the incredible second half when
Karp at his best kicks political butt in the courtroom.
Harriet Klausner
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