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Absolute Power [Kindle Edition]

David Baldacci (Author)
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'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)

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'Accomplished and amazing - one of the hottest reads around' DAILY MAIL Set in Washington D.C., this fascinating thriller of unparalleled suspense dares to explore an unthinkable abuse of power and criminal conspiracy: a vicious murder involving the US President and a cover-up orchestrared by his zealously loyal Chief of Staff and the Secret Service. But, unknown to the President and his lackeys, one unlikely witness saw everything.Trapped behind a two-way mirror in a country house in Maryland, Luther Whitney, a professional burglar, witnesses an event that destroys his faith in justice. By the time he escapes, pursued by two Secret Service agents, a young woman has been sexually assaulted, then shot dead. And a breathtaking cover-up has been set in motion. '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
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 867 KB
  • Print Length: 564 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0446677418
  • Publisher: Pan Books (21 Aug 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B003QHZM3Y
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,822 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
A great read 3 Aug 2004
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Format:Paperback
I picked up this book because I enjoyed the Clint Eastwood film based on it. If you know the film, be prepared for many changes - for the better. The film is excellent, but the book is soooo much better. I agree with many other reviewers - it's hard to put the darn thing down. Highly recommended.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Having read The Last Man Standing and finding it to be a reasonably enjoyable read I stared this book with lowish expectations. Soon into the book I realised that I had seen the film of the book and my expeectations fell even further. However I wasdelightfully surprised at how good this book was. I thouroughly enjoyed it , found it accomplised , well paced and far better than the film. Absolute Power - Absolutely worth reading
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David Baldacci attended law school at the University of Virginia, and went on to work as a trial lawyer, and later as a corporate lawyer, in Washington, D.C. He is now a full-time writer whose best selling novels include Absolute Power, Total Control, The Winner, The Simple Truth and Saving Faith. He lives in Virginia with his wife and two children.

This is one of David Baldacci's earlier books, written in 1996. Probably one of the books that has made him such a popular author of thriller reader's everywhere. His writing style has changed very little since then and the plots of his early novels are just as interesting as his later work.

A professional burglar unwittingly witnesses a a vicious murder, involving none other than the President of the United States. Luther Whitney's experience leads to him being pursued by Secret Service agents. A young woman has been sexually assaulted and then shot dead. Luther would give anything not to have been there, but he was and now he is going to be hunted like an animal . . .
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Baldacci at his best
This book is a page-turner with a great plot. It is stylistically written and sticks to the genre well. Baldacci will have you reading into the night.
Published 2 months ago by Avid Reader
Suspense and Suspension of Disbelief
David Baldacci's first novel is a strong opener, enough like John Grisham's work to satisfy Grisham fans but more unique than a simple knock-off. Read more
Published 11 months ago by John M. Ford
Absolute-ly Recommended
Don't have much to add that my fellow reviewers haven't already. A relatively quick read that goes down well with a pint and a roaring fire. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Lucy M
Avidreader...blown away !
I enjoyed every word/sentence. Characterisation, plot and sub plot totally absorbing. A wonderful cynical view of the power in the White House and what abuses of this could or even... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. K. Wareham
Absolute Power
Bought this book from a charity shop (sorry Amazon) last week and I couldn't put it down. I hadn't realised it was his first book. Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. Williams
Great book.
Enjoyed every page! If you've seen the film and didn't think it was that great, ignore it as it's nothing like the book. Brilliant!
Published on 11 April 2010 by Aiden87
ok thriller but stretches credibility and way too long
I had a problem with this book almost from the outset. The president of the US commits a brutal act of murder, but it is never explained why he acts this way; and such an... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2010 by Bassrockbob
GRIPPING
Having only read one Baldacci book before (FIRST FAMILY)I had to read another and wasn't disappointed. The book was gripping throughout with a great cast of characters. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2010 by Christine Taylor
Good Plot but very long
Bought this book to read on Holiday after reading some reviews and have to say that the plot was good but it was a real effort to read the entire book.
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by T. R. Ware
baldacci virgin
First novel by this author and I would highly recommend.Probably a far fetched story involving an American President in murder and conspiracy but never the less a compelling read... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by F. mckay
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