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Absolute Power
Description
When burglar Luther Whitney breaks into a Virginia mansion, he witnesses a brutal crime involving the president — a man who believes he can get away with anything — and now, Luther may be the only one who can stop him in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller.
In a heavily guarded mansion in the Virginia countryside, professional burglar and break-in artist Luther Whitney is trapped behind a two-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 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.
In a heavily guarded mansion in the Virginia countryside, professional burglar and break-in artist Luther Whitney is trapped behind a two-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 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.
Praise
"A grabber...a superior thriller."—Houston Chronicle
"Baldacci brings an insider's savvy to his tale."—New York Times Book Review
"Plenty of danger and surprises...characters are complex and unpredictable enough to be interesting."—San Jose Mercury News
"Relentlessly entertaining."—Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"First-rate."—People
"Baldacci excels at creating really good guys and putting them at risk."—Newsday