Absolute Power - Couverture souple

Baldacci, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0330545140 ISBN 13 : 9780330545143

Editeur : Pan Books, 2011

Synopsis

'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 orchestrated 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

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

David Baldacci is an award-winning global no.1 bestselling author, and one of the world’s favourite thriller writers. A former trial lawyer with a keen interest in world politics, he has specialist knowledge of the US political system and intelligence services. His first book, Absolute Power, became an instant international hit, with the movie starring Clint Eastwood a major box office success. He has since written more than fifty novels featuring a variety of characters including Walter Nash, Travis Devine, Amos Decker and Aloysius Archer. 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.

Killer twists. Heroes to believe in. Trust Baldacci.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pan Books
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0330545140
• ISBN 13: 9780330545143
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 576
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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