Absolute Power: The very first iconic thriller from the number one bestseller - Softcover

Baldacci, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447287525 ISBN 13: 9781447287520

Publisher: Pan, 2016

Synopsis

Set at the heart of political power in Washington DC, Absolute Power was the book which launched David Baldacci's career as a worldwide bestseller of thrilling fiction. The movie, starring Clint Eastwood, was a major box office success across the world.

In a heavily guarded mansion in the Virginian countryside, professional burglar and break-in artist, Luther Whitney, is trapped behind a one-way mirror. What he witnesses destroys his faith not only in justice, but all he holds dear.

What follows is an unthinkable abuse of power and a criminal conspiracy, as a breathtaking cover-up is set in motion by those appointed to work for one of the most important people in the world – the President of the United States.

About this title

About the Author

David Baldacci is an award-winning global no.1 bestselling author, and one of the world’s favourite thriller writers. A former trial lawyer with a keen interest in world politics, he has specialist knowledge of the US political system and intelligence services. His first book, Absolute Power, became an instant international hit, with the movie starring Clint Eastwood a major box office success. He has since written more than fifty novels featuring a variety of characters including Walter Nash, Travis Devine, Amos Decker and Aloysius Archer. David is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across the US.

Killer twists. Heroes to believe in. Trust Baldacci.

From the Back Cover

'One of the hottest reads around'
Daily Mail

Set at the heart of political power in Washington DC, Absolute Power was the book which launched David Baldacci's career as a worldwide bestseller of thrilling fiction. The film, starring Clint Eastwood, was a major box-office success across the world.

In a heavily guarded mansion in the Virginian countryside, professional burglar and break-in artist Luther Whitney is trapped behind a two-way mirror. What he witnesses destroys his faith not only in justice, but all he holds dear.

What follows is an unthinkable abuse of power and criminal conspiracy, as a breath-taking cover-up is set in motion by those appointed to work for one of the most important people in the world - the President of the United States.

'Tears apart the conventions of contemporary thriller and rearranges them into a narrative of explosive tension and palpable menace' Sunday Express

Edition details

• Publisher: Pan
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447287525
• ISBN 13: 9781447287520
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 576