Jake Tapper Books

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE The heartbreaking and inspiring story of one of the deadliest battles during the war in Afghanistan, acclaimed by critics everywhere as a classic. 'A mind-boggling, all-too-true story of heroism, hubris, failed strategy, and heartbreaking sacrifice' Jon Krakauer, author of Into the Wild At 5:58 AM on October 3rd, 2009, Combat Outpost Keating, located in frighteningly vulnerable terrain in Afghanistan just 14 miles from the Pakistani border, was viciously attacked. Though the 53 soldiers stationed there prevailed against nearly 400 Taliban fighters, their casualties made it the deadliest fight of the war that year. Four months after the battle, a review revealed that there was no reason for the troops at Keating to have been there in the first place. In The Outpost, Jake Tapper gives us the powerful saga of COP Keating, from its establishment to eventual destruction, introducing us to an unforgettable cast of soldiers and their families. This modern classic of military history is an indictment of the management of the war in Afghanistan, and a thrilling tale of true courage in the face of impossible odds.

The debut political thriller from Jake Tapper, CNN's chief Washington correspondent and the New York Times bestselling author of The Outpost-- 1950's D.C. intrigue about a secret society and a young Congressman in its grip.

Set in 1977, the story follows siblings Ike and Lucy Marder as they navigate their troubled lives. Ike, a US Marine who has gone AWOL, finds himself entangled with Evel Knievel and the gritty bar scene in Montana. Meanwhile, Lucy thrives as a star reporter for a new tabloid in Washington, DC, exposing a serial killer while mingling with a wealthy, dubious family. Amid the chaos of the era—marked by celebrity culture and societal unrest—their paths converge, leading to perilous choices that could jeopardize their lives and their parents' safety.

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.