"Howard Hughes would have this book. . . because he never wanted the truth to be told. Richard Hack has for the first time written the whole story in a fascinating and compelling manner. Truth in this instance is surely stranger than fiction. . . As the man who knew Hughes best for seventeen years and to whom he referred publicly as his alter-ego, I now believe that the entire story has finally been told. " "A remarkable book. The veil of secrecy has finally been lifted-this is the riveting inside story of one of the world's most enigmatic men. “Masterfully written. . . certainly the ultimate book on the eccentric billionaire. . . it answers virtually every question and finally tells what really happened behind the most intricate financial facade America has ever known. . . . from the love affairs to the political payoff it's all here. . . I found every page riveting. One of the most fascinating biographies ever. " "Howard Hughes was an endlessly fascinating character. I always thought I knew all there was to know about him until I read Richard Hack's wonderfully researched and tremendously entertaining biography. "