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Unique Gripping political thriller exposing abuse of power.

This book is a high-octane rollercoaster ride through the dark underbelly of Washington D.C. It delves into the unthinkable abuse of power and a criminal conspiracy involving the US President. The most distinctive feature of this mesmerizing thriller is its exploration of an unlikely witness, a professional burglar, who becomes trapped in a country house and witnesses a shocking murder. With its fluent prose and relentless suspense, Absolute Power is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the very nature of justice and evil.

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ISBN: 9780330419642
Authors: David Baldacci
Publisher: Pan
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Goodreads rating: 4.19
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A grizzled professional cat burglar gets trapped inside the bedroom closet of one of the world's richest men, only to witness, through a one-way mirror, two Secret Service agents kill the billionaire's trampy young wife as she tries to fight off the drunken sexual advances of the nation's chief executive. Running for his life, but not before he picks up a bloodstained letter opener that puts the president at the scene of the crime, the burglar becomes the target of a clandestine manhunt orchestrated by leading members of the executive branch.Meanwhile, Jack Graham, once a public defender and now a high-powered corporate attorney, gets drawn into the case because the on-the-lam burglar just happens to be the father of his former financee, a crusading Virginia prosecutor. Embroidering the narrative through assorted plot whorls are the hero's broken romance; his conflict over selling out for financial success; the prosecutor's confused love-hate for her burglar father; the relentless investigation by a northern Virginia career cop; the dilemma of government agents trapped in a moral catch-22; the amoral ambitions of a sexy White House Chief of Staff; and the old burglar's determination to bring down the ruthless president. Meanwhile, lurking at the novel's center like a venomous spider is the sociopathic president.
 

Unique Gripping political thriller exposing abuse of power.

This book is a high-octane rollercoaster ride through the dark underbelly of Washington D.C. It delves into the unthinkable abuse of power and a criminal conspiracy involving the US President. The most distinctive feature of this mesmerizing thriller is its exploration of an unlikely witness, a professional burglar, who becomes trapped in a country house and witnesses a shocking murder. With its fluent prose and relentless suspense, Absolute Power is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the very nature of justice and evil.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.