Paul Pringle Knihy

For fans of Spotlight and Catch and Kill, this nonfiction thriller unveils corruption and betrayal in Los Angeles, centered around one of its most powerful institutions. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Pringle investigates a shocking drug overdose involving Dr. Carmen Puliafito, the head of the University of Southern California's prestigious medical school. Initially expecting a straightforward story, Pringle quickly realizes that reporting on USC's culture of silence will be a challenge, given its status as one of L.A.'s largest employers. What begins as a single tip escalates into the exposure of multiple scandals, revealing a web of crimes and cover-ups that extend into the newsroom of The Times itself. Pringle’s detailed account highlights the relentless pursuit of truth by him and his colleagues, showcasing their struggle against the city’s entrenched institutions. Packed with previously undisclosed details, the narrative unfolds like a gripping L.A. noir, illustrating the darkest aspects of the city alongside the brightest moments of investigative journalism.

For fans of investigative thrillers, this nonfiction narrative delves into corruption and betrayal in Los Angeles, revealing the dark underbelly of one of its most powerful institutions. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Pringle, facing formidable odds, uncovers shocking events that lead to justice. In April 2016, a tip about a drug overdose at a luxury hotel involving Dr. Carmen Puliafito, the head of USC's prestigious medical school, prompts Pringle to investigate. He knows the challenges posed by USC, the largest private employer in L.A., and its entrenched culture of silence. What begins as a straightforward inquiry spirals into the exposure of multiple scandals, intertwined with crimes and cover-ups that reach into The Times' own newsroom. Pringle's detailed account reveals the relentless pursuit of truth by him and his colleagues, as they confront the city's most corrupt institutions. This gripping narrative, filled with previously undisclosed details, captures the essence of L.A. at its darkest, showcasing the brilliance of investigative journalism in the face of adversity.