Synopses & Reviews
In a heavily guarded mansion in a posh Virginia suburb, a man and a woman start to make love, trapping Luther Whitney, a career break-in artist, behind a secret wall. Then the passion turns deadly, and Luther is running into the night. Because what he has just seen is a brutal murder involving Alan Richmond, the president of the United States, the man with...Absolute Power.
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"A grabber...a superior thriller."--Houston Chronicle
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"Baldacci brings an insider's savvy to his tale."--New York Times Book Review
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"Plenty of danger and surprises...characters are complex and unpredictable enough to be interesting."--San Jose Mercury News
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"Relentlessly entertaining."--Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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"First-rate."--People
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"Baldacci excels at creating really good guys and putting them at risk."--Newsday
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"Fasten your seat belt...a fast-paced novel that keeps readers on edge, page after page."--Associated Press
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"Sizzling."--USA Today
Synopsis
When burglar Luther Whitney breaks into a Virginia mansion, he witnesses a brutal crime involving the president--a man who believes he can get away with anything--and now, Luther may be the only one who can stop him in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller. In a heavily guarded mansion in the Virginia 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 in all he holds dear.
What follows is an unthinkable abuse of power and 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 the Author
David Baldacci lives with his family in Virginia. He and his wife have founded the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. He invites you to visit him at www.davidbaldacci.com and his foundation at www.wishyouwellfoundation.org.