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Absolute Power

The very first iconic thriller from the number one bestseller

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Absolute Power

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Scott Brick, David Baldacci
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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 & Suspense 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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fantastic plot .At first i thought I wouldn't be able to listen to this-
too political but then it was murder and the pace was fast and I didn't want it to end .Love the characters and it was sad funny and thrilling all rolled into one.fantastic David Baldaci i want to see the movie.

fantastic

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This is my first book of his and I absolutely loved it. Keep me wondering what was next the whole way through. Can’t wait to start the next one!

Could not stop listening…

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had me going right to the end and then some. I'd recommend this book without hesitation.

good read

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it seemed far fetched a few years ago when I first read this. now, well it almost seems like reality writing.

classic political intrigue.

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It was just as enthralling the third time I heard it, after reading it on one occasion.

Enthralling

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