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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “What happens when the first citizen of a state ( in this case America) abuses his power and commits a murder? And what if the only witness is a innocent burglar who happens to be at the wrong place at the wrong time? A dramatic, suspense ridden book from baldacci where those highest in power...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“this was the first book by david baldacci that i read, and boy i have to say, he's an amazing writer... it kept me at the edge of my seat throughout the ride... i got a little too overboard towards the end. still a very fine finish”
Shiva wrote this review Sunday, November 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Great thriller. Didn't see half of the murders coming.”
Amber M wrote this review Sunday, November 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very good.”
Ryan H wrote this review Thursday, November 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great read. It was made into a movie starring Clint Eastwood and although the movie was good the book is even better.”
Catahoula Kelpie wrote this review Friday, October 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“After reading Girsham and Archer, I am confused why Baldacci is not more popular American author? Nonetheless, enjoyed thoroughly. Thankfully it was not American-Superhero-Saved-World-Types.
Caterpillar wrote this review Sunday, October 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Highly impressed by Baldacci's ability at characterization and details. I think I will rate this guy more than other two I mentioned earlier. I think even Crichton and Dan Brown.”
“Good booki, good movie with a different ending.”
rimmsky wrote this review Friday, August 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The novel is a political thriller but not very well developed. I liked the idea but it was a little slow in development and very predictable in many ways It was his debut novel and it is the first one of his I have read. ”
Kristel wrote this review Thursday, July 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Balducci at his best. Should be a movie!”
Walter (Wally) Anderson wrote this review Thursday, July 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wow, politics is a slimy business”
Meredith M wrote this review Wednesday, July 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Kristel said: Three Stars. "absolute power corrupts absolutely" Lord Acton
Author, Author Shelf wrote this review Saturday, July 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Luther Whitney is a thief who becomes a witness to a murder involving the president of the United States. What he sees makes him feel guilty, fearful and then fighting mad. This is Baldacci's debut novel. I thought it started slow but gets up speed as the suspense builds. The novel addresses family relations, money and greed, politics and power. There are a lot of character's in this novel but there are no questions as to who are the good guys and the bad. The question is how many will die because of an abuse of power. This may not be his best book.”
