Crooked

Crooked by Nathan Masters reveals the forgotten story of a major political scandal from the Jazz Age, involving corruption, murder, and deception at the highest levels of government. It chronicles Senate efforts to expose Attorney General Harry Daugherty's ties to shady figures and his suspicious associate Jess Smith's death, amid a backdrop of political rivalry and rising FBI influence. The narrative offers a vivid look into a tumultuous era of American history, highlighting the darker side of politics that continues to resonate today.