Eye-opening Histories of the FBI

This chilling true story chronicles one of the FBI’s first major cases. In the 1920s, young director J. Edgar Hoover and his undercover agents struggle to solve a homicide conspiracy when, one by one, Native Americans are murdered after oil is discovered on their land.

This revealing history investigates the secret bureau’s origins and swift rise in power. Crucial for current political news, it sheds light on relationships between FBI directors and presidents. Don’t miss the interviews with Robert Mueller from his tenure after 9/11.

No history of the FBI is complete without understanding the man who ran it for 50 years. This biography reveals the dark secrets of J. Edgar Hoover, a man whose name is synonymous with blackmail, paranoia, and the persecution of political enemies.

Eerily similar to current president vs FBI headlines, Woodward and Bernstein’s legendary reporting on Watergate gives a critical behind-the-scenes look at Nixon’s explosive presidential scandal. Mysterious informant “Deep Throat” was later revealed as FBI agent Mark Felt.

The book everyone — including, and especially, the President — is talking about, ex-FBI Director Comey offers his in-depth account of the 2016 election and subsequent controversy with Trump. A must-read for anyone following the circus of US politics.