Original Sin: Book summary & analysis

This is a concise summary and analysis of Original Sin, by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.

A chilling death. A crumbling campaign. A nation on the brink.

In the corridors of American power, secrets don’t stay buried—they explode. Original Sin plunges listeners into a high-stakes political thriller where ambition collides with morality, and the truth comes with a cost. When a rising presidential candidate’s campaign is rocked by scandal and a mysterious death, the fallout threatens to unravel the entire political machine.

Through the eyes of journalists, whistleblowers, aides, and prosecutors, this story unfolds as a relentless pursuit of justice. But in Washington, every truth is dangerous—and every hero has something to lose.