The Devil May Dance

The husband-and-wife heroes of the bestselling thriller head to Hollywood to investigate Frank Sinatra, becoming entangled in a world of blackmail, the mob, and scandal. Political stars in 1960s Washington, Charlie and Margaret Marder are eager for a quiet life, but Attorney General Robert Kennedy has other plans. He enlists them to look into a potential threat to the presidency and national security, sending them to sunny Los Angeles. There, they must navigate a dazzling world of stars and studios, with Sinatra—rumored to have mob connections and a close friend of President John F. Kennedy—at the center of their inquiry. As they attempt to befriend him for insider information, they quickly discover that in Hollywood, where appearances can be deceiving, nothing is straightforward. What begins as drinks by the pool and late-night escapades with the Rat Pack escalates into a dangerous situation when they find a body in their car trunk. Pursued by sinister forces from Hollywood to the newly founded Church of Scientology, they confront the darkest secrets of the industry. With the Academy Awards approaching and someone close to Margaret missing, time is running out. Corruption and ambition create a deadly mix in this fast-paced sequel.