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Lawrence Wright
Lawrence Wright is the author of The Looming Tower, a gripping account of the rise of al-Qaeda. He's a master of investigative journalism, bringing complex histories to life with clear, direct prose.
God's Favorite
Synopsis
Lawrence Wright captures the drama and dark humor of Panama during the final, tense days of its dictator, Manuel Antonio Noriega. This darkly comic fictional account, drawn from historical records, details events from 1985 to Noriega's capture in 1989. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation at the Vatican embassy, where Noriega faces his psychological match in the Papal Nuncio.
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Characters
Manuel Antonio NoriegaAntagonist
Papal NuncioSupporting