NATIONAL BESTSELLER ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR Who are the immensely
wealthy right-wing ideologues shaping the fate of America today? From the bestselling author of
The Dark Side an electrifying work of investigative journalism that uncovers the agenda of
this powerful group. In her new preface Jane Mayer discusses the results of the most recent
election and Donald Trump's victory and how despite much discussion to the contrary this was
a huge victory for the billionaires who have been pouring money in the American political
system. Why is America living in an age of profound and widening economic inequality? Why have
even modest attempts to address climate change been defeated again and again? Why do hedge-fund
billionaires pay a far lower tax rate than middle-class workers? In a riveting and indelible
feat of reporting Jane Mayer illuminates the history of an elite cadre of plutocrats-headed by
the Kochs the Scaifes the Olins and the Bradleys-who have bankrolled a systematic plan to
fundamentally alter the American political system. Mayer traces a byzantine trail of billions
of dollars spent by the network revealing a staggering conglomeration of think tanks academic
institutions media groups courthouses and government allies that have fallen under their
sphere of influence. Drawing from hundreds of exclusive interviews as well as extensive
scrutiny of public records private papers and court proceedings Mayer provides vivid
portraits of the secretive figures behind the new American oligarchy and a searing look at the
carefully concealed agendas steering the nation. Dark Money is an essential book for anyone who
cares about the future of American democracy. National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist LA
Times Book Prize Finalist PEN Jean Stein Book Award Finalist Shortlisted for the Lukas Prize
