Absolute Power

Name: Absolute Power
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.54 (150 reviews)
Author: David Baldacci
ISBN: 9781607883234

Author: David Baldacci

Narrator: David Baldacci, Scott Brick

Unabridged: 19 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 01/16/2010

Categories: Fiction, Suspense & Thriller, Mystery & Detective, International Crime & Mystery, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller, a burglar, Luther Whitney, breaks into a Virginia mansion, and witnesses a brutal crime involving the president—a man who believes he can get away with anything. Featuring a Preface Read by David Baldacci.

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.

About David Baldacci

Author, David Baldacci, was born in Richmond VA in 1960. He had had a different plan for his life than most authors. He received a law degree from the University of VA and practiced in law for many years in Washington, DC. He actively began writing stories as a child after his mother gave him a notebook. As he got older he wrote short stories and screenplays without reaching much success. He then turned to writing a novel where he spent three years writing Absolute Powers in 1996, which proved to be a bestseller. He has published 29 bestselling adult novels and 4 children's novels.

Baldacci and his wife live in Vienna, VA where they are the founders of "Wish You Well Foundation". (named after one of his novels, "Wish You Well" which was also a screenplay for the movie starring Ellen Burstyn.) The Foundation works to combat illiteracy in the United States. Baldacci has over 110 million copies of his book in print.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Matthew on July 01, 2021

4 to 4.5 stars It has been a long time since I got this into a political thriller. It has a very good plot that drew me in right away and kept me interested throughout. If I had any complaints it might be that the resolution felt sudden and a bit convenient without the same height of intensity as the......more

Goodreads review by Tessa on February 21, 2024

"Puterea absoluta" este cel mai cunoscut roman al autorului, fiind un bestseller international. A fost ecranizat in 1997 cu excelentii Clint Eastwood si Gene Hackman in rolurile principale. Cand cineva trebuie sa joace rolul de ticalos Gene Hackman este mereu la post. Si-i iese de minune. De obicei c......more

Goodreads review by Karl on February 02, 2021

The story was entertaining, but to me the writing was a little weird. Perhaps I’m just not well acquainted enough with the author, but I found the writing to be both simplistic and bloated. I didn’t really think the dialogue was that great either. It was still a decent read.......more

Goodreads review by Karl on November 29, 2021

This is Baldacci's first thriller, and my printing includes a five page explanation of how the author was a highly paid but junior attorney, working long and hard on corporate drudgery while trying to be a screen writer. I should write a novel! Sure, that's gotta be easier than a screen play. The re......more

Goodreads review by Gary on December 22, 2012

I loved this book, it grabbed me from the start and made me want to continue reading. A well-crafted story, strong characters that are believable and easy to visualise. An interesting story line that is different to the usual thrillers. Lots of twists and turns and worth the read.......more