Bad City: Peril and Power in the City of Angels

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Book Synopsis: "Pringle’s fast-paced book is a master class in investigative journalism... when institutions collude to protect one another, reporting may be our last best hope for accountability."―The New York Times

For fans of Spotlight and Catch and Kill comes a nonfiction thriller about corruption and betrayal radiating across Los Angeles from one of the region's most powerful institutions, a riveting tale from a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist who investigated the shocking events and helped bring justice in the face of formidable odds.

On a cool, overcast afternoon in April 2016, a salacious tip arrived at the L.A. Times that reporter Paul Pringle thought should have taken, at most, a few weeks to check out: a drug overdose at a fancy hotel involving one of the University of Southern California’s shiniest stars―Dr. Carmen Puliafito, the head of the prestigious medical school. Pringle, who’d long done battle with USC and its almost impenetrable culture of silence, knew reporting the story wouldn’t be a walk in the park. USC is one of the biggest employers in L.A., and it casts a long shadow.

But what he couldn’t have foreseen was that this tip would lead to the unveiling of not one major scandal at USC but two, wrapped in a web of crimes and cover-ups. The rot rooted out by Pringle and his colleagues at The Times would creep closer to home than they could have imagined―spilling into their own newsroom.

Packed with details never before disclosed, Pringle goes behind the scenes to reveal how he and his fellow reporters triumphed over the city’s debased institutions, in a narrative that reads like L.A. noir. This is L.A. at its darkest and investigative journalism at its brightest.

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Experience the dark underbelly of Los Angeles with "Bad City: Peril and Power in the City of Angels" - a true nonfiction thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Drawing comparisons to the gripping exposés "Spotlight" and "Catch and Kill," this book takes you deep into the heart of corruption and betrayal radiating from one of LA's most influential institutions. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Paul Pringle, delivers a master class in investigative journalism, exposing the shocking crimes and cover-ups that will leave you stunned.

When it comes to holding powerful institutions accountable, investigative reporting may be our last hope. Pringle's relentless pursuit of the truth showcases the immense power of the press in an era where deception and secrecy run rampant. As hailed by The New York Times, "Bad City" is the ultimate page-turner that reveals how institutions collude to protect one another, and how journalism becomes the beacon of light in the face of formidable odds.

Unveiling not one, but two major scandals at the University of Southern California, Pringle's groundbreaking work takes you behind the scenes of a city plagued by corruption. Despite the impenetrable culture of silence surrounding USC, Pringle and his colleagues at The Times refuse to back down. With unprecedented access to never-before-disclosed details, they expose the dark secrets that not only rock the foundations of USC but also seep into their own newsroom.

Intriguing and haunting, "Bad City" reads like a gripping L.A. noir, capturing the essence of the city at its darkest. Pringle's vivid storytelling paints a vivid picture of a city consumed by power and deceit. If you're ready to embark on a thrilling journey that will keep you hooked until the very end, order your copy of "Bad City: Peril and Power in the City of Angels" today!

Don't miss out on this riveting tale of corruption and justice - grab your copy of "Bad City: Peril and Power in the City of Angels" now. Visit here to place your order and witness the explosive storytelling that earned Paul Pringle a Pulitzer Prize. It's time to uncover the truth behind the web of crimes and cover-ups!

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