The Devil May Dance
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founder | Jake Tapper |
| Products | Fiction book |
The Devil May Dance is a work of fiction authored by Jake Tapper.
Setting
The plot unfolds during the era of the Kennedy presidency, centering on Congressman Charlie Marder and his wife Margaret. They are tasked by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy with investigating potential Mafia connections involving Frank Sinatra. This inquiry arises from concerns regarding Kennedy's protection while residing at Sinatra's Rancho Mirage estate. Throughout the story, readers encounter notable Los Angeles entertainers associated with The Rat Pack, such as Dean Martin and Peter Lawford, alongside organized crime figures including Sam "Momo" Giancana.
Reception
In Publishers Weekly, Robert Barnett, a literary agent at Williams & Connolly, commended the novel, highlighting that "Tapper skillfully utilizes the abundant source material," making it an attractive read for enthusiasts of Max Allan Collins’s Nathan Heller series.