Richard Condon

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Richard Condon was an American author known for his work in fiction, particularly in the mid-20th century. He is best known for his novel "The Manchurian Candidate," which explores themes of political conspiracy and psychological manipulation. Condon's writing often reflects the anxieties of the Cold War era.

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The Manchurian Candidate
Richard Condon
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A decorated Korean War hero, brainwashed into an unwitting assassin, holds the key to a chilling conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of American government, forcing his former commander to uncover the truth before a devastating betrayal.