House of Alex Author:Marv Balousek Alex Jordan built the House on the Rock into Mid-America's most unusual tourist attraction. But Jordan's life also had a dark side that included sexual blackmail, insatiable greed and corporate double-cross. Part genius and part scoundrel, Jordan was as unscrupulous as showman P.T. Barnum and as reclusive as multi-millionaire Howard Hughes. — Thi... more »s is his true story, a tale that includes a half century romance, born in disgrace, and a son's heartbreaking struggle to win his father's recognition.« less