The mob offers the young mayor of Fort Lee, New Jersey, a $500,000 bribe to rezone land adjacent to the George Washington Bridge. Risking his life, the mayor pretends to go along with the plan but wears a wire. His efforts lead to the convictions of seven people.
"The Bribe is one of the most revealing books ever written about American politics, because at its worst, politics is about money. That's why one mayor can be offered a $500,000 bribe. This time the mayor, Burt Ross, turned it down, which makes the bribe one hell of a story."
Richard Reeves, Emmy Award winner and former chief correspondent, Frontline
"The Bribe is a fast paced and compelling tale. It takes courage to turn down a fortune and stand up to the mob. Mayor Burt Ross did it and his story makes startling reading."
Jack Anderson, Pulitzer Prize winner
"When The Bribe was first published in 1976, it immediately set the standard for investigative accounts of political skullduggery. Today, this book's prophetic insights into New Jersey's current dirty tricks make it required reading."
