Tripwires

In this incisive nonfiction work, #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard North Patterson explores the self-inflicted wounds and destabilizing trends threatening American democracy. Combining extensive research with an engaging narrative, he examines key turning points over the past quarter-century, from Supreme Court decisions to significant political maneuvers. Patterson emphasizes the complex interplay of factors such as corruption, racism, and authoritarianism, ultimately offering a detailed program for restoring equity and democratic ideals in the nation’s future.