The Gods of New York by Jonathan Mahler is a vivid nonfiction portrait of New York City at a moment when power, ambition, media, and money collided. Through a sharply observed narrative, the book explores the personalities and forces that shaped the city’s political and cultural life.
Readers who enjoy biography-style storytelling and richly reported urban history will find an engrossing account of how influence is built and challenged in public life. The Gods of New York offers a compelling look at the characters and conflicts behind a defining era.
