High-stakes political drama with insider authenticity.
If you're drawn to the corridors of power, "The President is Missing" will resonate with you. It's a collaboration that marries Patterson's knack for suspense with Clinton's inside knowledge of presidential crises. The combination promises a gripping page-turner, offering a rare glimpse into conceivable national emergencies, making it a compelling pick for fans of political thrillers.
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery & Thriller (2018)
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ISBN: 9781780898407
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Date of Publication: 2018-06-04
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.85
(rated by 120065 readers)
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The White House is the home of the President of the United States, the most guarded, monitored, closely watched person in the world. So how could a U.S. President vanish without a trace? And why would he choose to do so? An unprecedented collaboration between President Bill Clinton and the world's bestselling novelist, James Patterson, The President Is Missing is a breathtaking story from the pinnacle of power. Full of what it truly feels like to be the person in the Oval Office--the mind-boggling pressure, the heartbreaking decisions, the exhilarating opportunities, the soul-wrenching power--this is the thriller of the decade, confronting the darkest threats that face the world today, with the highest stakes conceivable.
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High-stakes political drama with insider authenticity.
If you're drawn to the corridors of power, "The President is Missing" will resonate with you. It's a collaboration that marries Patterson's knack for suspense with Clinton's inside knowledge of presidential crises. The combination promises a gripping page-turner, offering a rare glimpse into conceivable national emergencies, making it a compelling pick for fans of political thrillers.
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery & Thriller (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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