The Rumor Game
The superb World War II-set US thriller from the award-winning author of Darktown
(Author) Thomas Mullen'Terrific entertainment' -- STEPHEN KING on Thomas Mullen's Darktown A determined reporter and a reluctant FBI agent face off against fascist elements in this gripping historical thriller set in World War II-era Boston from the multi-award-nominated author. Reporter Anne Lemire writes the Rumor Clinic, a newspaper column that disproves the many harmful rumors floating around town, some of them spread by Axis spies and others just gossip mixed with fear and ignorance. Tired of chasing silly rumors, she wants to write about something bigger. Special Agent Devon Mulvey, one of the few Catholics at the FBI, spends his weekdays preventing industrial sabotage and his Sundays spying on clerics with suspect loyalties - and he spends his evenings wooing the many lonely women whose husbands are off at war. When Anne's story about Nazi propaganda intersects with Devon's investigation into the death of a factory worker, the two are led down a dangerous trail of espionage, organized crime, and domestic fascism - one that implicates their own tangled pasts and threatens to engulf the city in violence. With vibrant historical atmosphere and a riveting mystery that illuminates still-timely issues about disinformation and power, Thomas Mullen delivers another powerful thriller. READERS RATE THE RUMOR GAME 'Thomas Mullen scored a home run' READER REVIEW ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A tense and atmospheric thriller' READER REVIEW ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Beautifully depicted' READER REVIEW ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Thomas Mullen
Thomas Mullen is an American author known for his historical fiction novels that explore themes of race, identity, and social justice. His most notable works include "The Last Town on Earth," which tells the story of a small town grappling with the 1918 influenza pandemic, and "Darktown," a crime novel set in Atlanta in the 1940s that examines racial tensions in the police force.
Mullen's writing style is characterized by meticulous research, richly drawn characters, and compelling storytelling. His works shed light on important moments in American history and challenge readers to confront difficult truths about the past.
Mullen's contributions to literature include bringing attention to lesser-known historical events and marginalized voices, as well as sparking conversations about race and inequality. "Darktown" in particular has been praised for its nuanced portrayal of racism and its impact on society.
Overall, Thomas Mullen is a talented author whose work has made a significant impact on the historical fiction genre, and his ability to explore complex issues with sensitivity and depth has earned him critical acclaim.
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