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Are Snakes Necessary?

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Are Snakes Necessary? is a sharp and noirish thriller that intricately weaves political corruption, power, and betrayal. The story follows a mysterious political fixer with questionable morals who gets entangled in a series of deceitful maneuvers and dangerous liaisons. Set against the backdrop of the American political landscape, the narrative unfolds with unexpected twists, revealing the darker sides of ambition and retribution.
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If you enjoy fast-paced crime stories filled with intrigue and unexpected twists, this book might capture your interest. It blends the cinematic flair of a thriller with sharp wit and dark humour, reflecting the unique storytelling style of Brian de Palma and Susan Lehman.

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Are Snakes Necessary?

When the beautiful young videographer offered to join his campaign, Senator Lee Rogers should've known better. But saying no would have taken a stronger man than Rogers, with his ailing wife and his robust libido.

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When the beautiful young videographer offered to join his campaign, Senator Lee Rogers should've known better. But saying no would have taken a stronger man than Rogers, with his ailing wife and his robust libido.

Enter Barton Brock, the senator's fixer. He's already gotten rid of one troublesome young woman—how hard could this new one turn out to be? Pursued from Washington D.C. to the streets of Paris, 18-year-old Fanny Cours knows her reputation and budding career are on the line. But what she doesn't realise is that her life might be as well...

“It's like having a new Brian De Palma picture.” - Martin Scorsese, Academy Award-winning director

“One of the world's greatest filmmakers has helped produce a fast-moving page turner, breathlessly paced...irresistible for any De Palma fan.” - Bret Easton Ellis, author of American Psycho

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Are Snakes Necessary? by Brian De Palma and Susan Lehman delivers a fast-paced and twisty crime thriller that mirrors the suspense and intrigue of De Palma's films. Critics appreciate its lurid and pulpy style, with many agreeing it feels like a new De Palma movie. The novel combines political intrigue and Hollywood flair, making it a must-read for noir and thriller enthusiasts looking for escapism.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789091458

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 368g

Pages: 240

About the Author

BRIAN DE PALMA is the world-famous director of more than thirty films, including Carrie, Scarface, The Untouchables, Dressed to Kill, Body Double, Blow Out, and the original Mission: Impossible. The subject of the 2015 documentary De Palma, he is considered one of the most accomplished filmmakers of the last fifty years, a peer to directors such as Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, and Martin Scorsese and an inspiration to next-generation directors such as Quentin Tarantino. SUSAN LEHMAN is a former editor of the New York Times and author whose writing has appeared in the Washington Post, The Atlantic Monthly, Vogue, The New Yorker, and Spy magazine. An attorney by training, she also served as communications director at the Brennan Center for Justice.

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