Absolute Power

Set at the heart of political power in Washington DC, Absolute Power is the very first iconic thriller from David Baldacci, author of The 6:20 Man.

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. ''Accomplished and amazing - one of the hottest reads around'' DAILY MAIL ''Baldacci''s prose is fluent and amazing . . . this book is sure to make a killing'' THE TIMES ''A high-octane legal thriller. An almost Shakespearian study in the nature of evil - horror in its purest form'' SPECTATOR KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI.

Autorentext

David Baldacci is one of the world’s bestselling and favourite thriller writers. A former trial lawyer with a keen interest in world politics, he has specialist knowledge in the US political system and intelligence services. His first book, Absolute Power, became an instant international bestseller, with the movie starring Clint Eastwood a major box office hit. He has since written more than forty bestsellers featuring Amos Decker, Aloysius Archer, Atlee Pine and John Puller. 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.

Trust him to take you to the action.

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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

Zusammenfassung
Set at the heart of political power in Washington DC, Absolute Power is the very first iconic thriller from David Baldacci, author of The 6:20 Man.