Area of Suspicion

by John D. MacDonald

Book Overview

Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty has long been portrayed as the most potent symbol of all that is wrong with big government. Conservatives deride the War on Poverty for corruption and the creation of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B000PH2WTU
• Release Date: January 1961
• Publisher: FAWCETT
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Timless Intrigue

One of MacDonalds standards; blending his expertise in business, human nature, and the shadow world of espionage in the cold war years. The characters are well developed, and the mechanics of the basic story line inform yet are not distracting. Classic trademark of the author is the timelessness of the prose; you have to pay attention to realize the book was written over 45 years ago. A good read by any standard.