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Absolute Power
The very first iconic thriller from the number one bestseller
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Set at the heart of political power in Washington DC, Absolute Power is the book which launched David Baldacci’s career as a worldwide bestseller of thrilling fiction. As adapted to the screen, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. With an exclusive new introduction from the author. 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 in 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. ‘Accomplished and amazing – one of the hottest reads around’ - Daily Mail ‘Baldacci’s prose is fluent and amazing’ - The Times ‘A high-octane legal thriller. An almost Shakespearean study in the nature of evil – horror in its purest form’ - The Spectator ********** KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. 'Baldacci is the master' – Jeffrey Archer ‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail ‘Baldacci is still peerless’ – Sunday Times ‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ – Lisa Gardner ‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ – Lisa Scottoline ‘A master storyteller’ – Associated Press ‘Baldacci cuts everyone’s grass – Grisham’s, Ludlum’s, even Patricia Cornwell’s – and more than gets away with it’ – People
Set at the heart of political power in Washington DC, Absolute Power is the book which launched David Baldacci’s career as a worldwide bestseller of thrilling fiction. As adapted to the screen, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood.
With an exclusive new introduction from the author.
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 in 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.
‘Accomplished and amazing – one of the hottest reads around’ - Daily Mail
‘Baldacci’s prose is fluent and amazing’ - The Times
‘A high-octane legal thriller. An almost Shakespearean study in the nature of evil – horror in its purest form’ - The Spectator
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KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI.
'Baldacci is the master' – Jeffrey Archer
‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail
‘Baldacci is still peerless’ – Sunday Times
‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ – Lisa Gardner
‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ – Lisa Scottoline
‘A master storyteller’ – Associated Press
‘Baldacci cuts everyone’s grass – Grisham’s, Ludlum’s, even Patricia Cornwell’s – and more than gets away with it’ – People