LEGACY OF LIES

As we approach the 50th anniversary of Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance on that sultry afternoon in July 1975, Lew Paper has crafted a fast-paced historical thriller which raises new questions about the reasons for the abduction. The book commences with a startling premise: What if a private investigator had been hired to trail Hoffa in that summer of 1975 and saw him get in a car with three other men, all of whom the investigator knew from his prior experience with the FBI? Would that investigator report what he knew to the FBI when he later learned Hoffa had been abducted – knowing the Mafia’s practice of eliminating witnesses to its crimes?

Sam Silver, the former FBI special agent, is that investigator. But he is reluctant to contact the FBI. His only child, a high school student, just lost his mother (and Silver’s wife) to cancer, and Sam cannot bear the thought of leaving his son without any parent.

Fast forward eleven years. Sam’s son, now a young lawyer in Washington, DC, embarks on an odyssey to determine whether his father’s untimely death on a sailboat ten years earlier was, as the coroner determined, an accident. Or was it something more sinister?

In a story filled with unexpected twists and turns, Legacy of Lies brings into focus the forces surrounding Hoffa’s disappearance – Bobby Kennedy’s vendetta against Hoffa when he was Attorney General, President Richard Nixon’s bid for re-election in 1972, and, last but not least, the Mafia.

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"Lew Paper, a seasoned historian and acclaimed author, delves into the intricate tapestry of espionage and deceit with his latest masterpiece: Legacy of Lies. Drawing from his expertise in uncovering the hidden truths behind little-known history, Paper weaves together a gripping narrative that navigates the shadowy corridors of international espionage. Combining a knack for storytelling and meticulous research, he brings to life a world where loyalties are tested, and secrets lurk behind every corner. Legacy of Lies promises the reader a thrilling journey through a web of deception, where the stakes are high, and the so-called truth is a precious and rare commodity. Prepare to be captivated, as Paper masterfully blends a trifecta of suspense, intrigue, and historical insight."

~ Amanda M. Fairbanks, author of the critically-acclaimed

The Lost Boys of Montauk: The True Story of the Wind Blown, 

Four Men Who Vanished at Sea, and the Survivors They Left Behind

“With craftsmanship and style, Lew Paper invites readers to join a fascinating historical journey, filled with suspense, including the mysteries that still swirl around Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance.”

~ Ted Widmer, author of the best-selling

Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington,

and Editor, Listening In: The Secret White House

Recordings of John F. Kennedy

“Lew Paper’s longtime interest in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, coupled with his writing and reporting, has resulted in a fabulous historical thriller that takes us on a journey of ‘what-ifs’ leading up to and beyond the time in July 1975 when Hoffa was picked up in a restaurant parking lot and never seen again.  His disappearance has sparked numerous theories, conspiracies, investigations – none of which has ever provided a definitive answer. Lew’s Legacy of Lies explores what might have happened in a fun and entertaining read.”

~ Bob Harig, Sports Illustrated, author of

Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods, and

Tiger and Phil: Golf’s Most Fascinating Rivalry