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Howard Blum

Howard Blum, a Contributing Editor at Vanity Fair and a former New York Times reporter, is the author of several NY Times best sellers including Gangland, American Lightning, Dark Invasion, and the recently published The Last Goodnight. Columbia Tri-Star pictures is developing The Last‎ Goodnight as a feature film.


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CLOAK & DAGGER

Took on Nazis Wearing Only Her Pearls

After seducing her way into the Vichy Embassy, could Betty Pack pull off one of the greatest heists of World War II?

Howard Blum

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CLOAK & DAGGER

She Seduced the French to Get Nazi Codes

Time and again, Betty Pack used the bedroom to get secrets out of Axis officials. To steal codes from the Vichy, an expert in seduction would be the Allies’ greatest weapon.

Howard Blum

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Welcome Back to the Gold Rush

Gold prices have reached record prices, but America has been here before, says Howard Blum—and just like in the 1800s, only a few people will profit on everyone's fear and hype.

Howard Blum

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