Absolute Power : The very first iconic thriller from the number one bestseller

Set at the heart of political power in Washington DC, Absolute Power is the book which launched David Baldacci's career as a worldwide bestseller of thrilling fiction. As adapted to the screen, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. With an exclusive new introduction from the author. 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 in 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. `Accomplished and amazing - one of the hottest reads around' - Daily Mail`Baldacci's prose is fluent and amazing' - The Times`A high-octane legal thriller. An almost Shakespearean study in the nature of evil - horror in its purest form' - The Spectator**********KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. 'Baldacci is the master' - Jeffrey Archer`One of the world's thriller masters' - Daily Mail`Baldacci is still peerless' - Sunday Times`One of the all-time best thriller authors' - Lisa Gardner`Baldacci delivers, every time!' - Lisa Scottoline`A master storyteller' - Associated Press`Baldacci cuts everyone's grass - Grisham's, Ludlum's, even Patricia Cornwell's - and more than gets away with it' - People