Spinning Dixie

by Eric Dezenhall

When a gorgeous woman appears at the gates of the White House bearing a mysterious letter, disgraced Presidential Press Secretary and professional spinmeister Jonah Eastman knows that his past has finally caught up with him. Raised by a Jewish mobster in Atlantic City, Jonah was only seventeen when he met Claudine Polk, an unabashed Southern belle, and placed her on an unshakable pedestal for one glorious summer of reckless youth and first love.
Now Claudine desperately needs Jonah's help to save Rattle & Snap, her family's plantation in Tennessee, from the hands of her crooked soon-to-be-ex-husband. Jonah must use all of his connections, from shady undercover agents to the President himself, to engage in Operation Dixie Knish and save his Southern belle's ancestral home.
A perfect mix of "The West Wing," "The Godfather," and Gone with the Wind , Spinning Dixie is an epic novel full of adventure, romance, and unforgettable characters that will have readers laughing out loud.

336 pages, Hardcover

First published December 26, 2006

About the author

Eric Dezenhall is a journalist and author of twelve books, including three non-fiction texts on crisis communications. Other areas of expertise include organized crime and the intelligence community. He is the Chairman and co-founder of Dezenhall Resources, One of the country's first crisis communications firms. He lectures in academic and business circles and appears in international media including NPR, CNN, FOX, CNBC, MSNBC and the History Channel. He has written for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and USA Today.

Eric’s work is widely cited in business, media, and academic circles. His book, Best of Enemies with Gus Russo, is being made into a feature film. He is also the author of seven novels, including The Devil Himself, based on the true story of the U.S. Navy’s collaboration with organized crime in WWII. His latest non-fiction book, Wiseguys and the White House, documents when mobsters and presidents traded favors -- and double crossed each other. Eric graduated from Dartmouth College and lives near Washington, D.C., with his family.

Reviews

[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, easy read.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This author has a great style of telling stories. Spinning Dixie moves in between current day and the time of this story. Apparently there's a book that actually comes before this one. I have yet to read it but DEFINITELY plan on it. This book is lighthearted and an easy one to pick up and read quickly.

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful tale about the modern clash of Northern "aggression" with Southern pride.

Dezenhall is witty and intelligent. I enjoyed his company.

[Novella · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not impressed--very difficult to stay focused