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The First Counsel (Hardcover)

by Brad Meltzer (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd; First Edition edition (25 Jan 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 034076936X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340769362
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,121,156 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Michael Garrick is a young man with a dream job. As a lawyer in the White House, he rubs shoulders with the top men and women in the country. And that includes Shadow, the Secret Service code name for the First Daughter, Nora Hartson, who likes Michael a lot. It's difficult dating the First Daughter; Michael and Nora are never alone, and Nora has a rebellious streak about the constant surveillance she is under, so it is no surprise when she encourages Michael to lose the tail when they are out one evening. But when they see Edgar Simon, the President's chief advisor and Michael's boss, in a gay bar, they decide to follow him. What they see will put Michael's career--and his life--in danger.

Back at the White House, Michael talks to one of his colleagues about the legal and ethical issues of the Edgar Simon situation. She says she will get back to him, but before she does she is murdered, and Michael is on the list of suspects. Nora could corroborate his alibi, but suddenly it's impossible to get hold of her. She doesn't answer his calls and, when Michael finally does speak to her, she doesn't want to be involved, leaving him baffled and vulnerable. This is a roller coaster of a thriller, one with a unique view of the day to day dealings in the most powerful house in the world. --Otto Penzler

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4.0 out of 5 stars Highly Entertaining, 28 Sep 2001
One can presume from reading a short synopsis of this book that the story would be fairly predictable and unbelievable. This is true in some part, although such an outlook would fail to highlight Meltzer's enviable ability to keep the reader glued to the pages. The story does seem to be highly predictable at times, but let's be honest, most stories are. I believe the ending makes up for such shortfallings and finishes off in a magnificently unpredictable fashion. However, the ending is also where the reader starts to wonder whether such a situation like this could ever happen in real life. The chances of one of the in-house counsel of the White House being able to avoid the clutches of the FBI and all others that trail him are remote, in the most part extreme. But nevertheless, a highly entertaining read and definitely a book that you won't be able to put down. I would buy this and look forward to the next Meltzer novel I pick up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brad Meltzer at his best., 27 Aug 2001
By pamela@misspiggy.co.uk (Nottingham - England.) - See all my reviews
This book is too difficult to put down. It is fast paced and gets your mind into overdrive thinking what could happen next. By far the best of his novels. Anyone who has read either of his other books buy this now you won't be disapointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The First Council, 20 Dec 2005
By David Chatterton (Laceby-Grimsby, N E Lincs United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The First Counsel (Paperback)
Fantastic, I could not put it down. Wonderful, beleivable, and logical. Made me order all the rest of his books.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Light entertainment
Michael Garrick is a young White House lawyer. He starts dating the First Daughter, Nora Hartson, coded Shadow by the Secret Service. Read more
Published on 6 May 2004 by Philippe Horak

3.0 out of 5 stars Nearly Grisham
This was my first Meltzer novel,and i was a little disappointed with it.Firstly the two main charecters just didn't seem quite real enough. Read more
Published on 8 April 2001 by hill_bobbie@hotmail.com

3.0 out of 5 stars Standard Fair
Anyone who has read any sort of a thriller should be able to see through this average book. Inspired by readers comments stating that this may be better than Grisham I bought the... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Grisham is not in this guy's class
Once again Brad Meltzer shows us he is the master of the legal thriller. As always his hero is a young lawyer making his way in the world. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2001 by demonneil@hotmail.com

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC! : )
Once again, Brad Meltzer keeps you on the edge of your seat in this tense & gripping thriller. What amazes me with all his books is the way he convinces you that you know... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Thriller...John Grisham BEWARE
One man dating the First Daughter of US is caught in a murder conspiracy. This is my firt book by the author and it is absolutely gripping.. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2001

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