“Anyone who wants to understand why more than 1,000,000 Americans have died of Covid should read this brilliant book. It dramatically describes a titanic clash between world class science, dishonest activists and celebrities, amoral politicians and federal bureaucracy.”

—Robert Birgeneau, former Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley

“This true story illustrates how science (and society) lose out when misdirected activism mixes with misguided politics. If you think that social media is necessary for misinformation to win the day, think again.”

—Marcia McNutt, President, National Academy of Sciences

“I found The Leak gripping reading—a sober reminder of how badly some government decisions can go.”  

—Cherry Murray, Professor of Physics, University of Arizona, and former Director of the Office of Science of the Department of Energy