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Absolute Power

The very first iconic thriller from the number one bestseller

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Featuring a new preface read by David Baldacci.

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.

 Crime Thrillers Espionage Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Exciting

Critic reviews

One of the hottest reads around
Tears apart the conventions of contemporary thriller and rearranges them into a narrative of explosive tension and palpable menace
Baldacci is a first-rate storyteller who grabs readers by their lapels right away and won’t let go until they’ve finished his enthralling yarn.
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I’ve read numerous David Baldacci books and I was already a big fan but this is definitely one of his best!

One of the best..

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I have never read any of this authors books. I really enjoyed it. Slowly I will read them all ... good job.

Absolute Power

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What did you like most about Absolute Power?

It was easy to fall into the plot and accept all of the consequences that arose.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters were all believable - one thing led to another in such a plausible way.

Which character – as performed by Scott Brick – was your favourite?

I think I enjoyed Seth the most, but all were good.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

I missed the film first time around - my next goal is to watch it on Youtube.

Any additional comments?

Brilliant.

A classic tale - one story that will stay with me

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Really enjoyed this audible book, well read & paced, gripping & very enjoyable.
I love the movie & great to have the in-depth story.
Thoroughly recommend!

Favourite movie - great book

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David Baldacci does it again-for me at least, as this was just first book -wow what a start to a writing career.
So many twists and turns, keeps yiu on your toes.

Gripping

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