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Description edit
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 president, his mistress, and a coverup orchestrated by his zealously loyal chief of staff and the Secret Service.... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Mr. Jack Graham: Defense attorney and Luther's daughter's boyfriend.
- Agent William 'Bill' James Burton: Secret Service agent protecting the president. He makes a major mistake at the start of the story.
- Seth Frank: senior homicide detective for the County of Middleton; onest homicide detective in charge of the case.
- Luther Albert Whitney: a high end burglar who only takes from the rich. A man with a moral code.
- Kate Whitney: Luther's estranged daughter; an attorney who has conflicting feelings about her father and his criminal record.
- Walter Patrick Sullivan: Wealthy supporter of the President; elderly husband of Christine
- Gloria Russell: The President's Chief of Staff.
- Tim Collin: Bill Burton's partner in the Secret Service. He also makes a mistake in the start of the story.
- Daniel 'Dan' J. Kirksen: Managing partner in Jack's law firm.
- Alan J. Richmond: President of the United States, a man who drinks too much and likes women.
- Wanda Broome: a maid in the service of Christy Sullivan. She is interviewed about what she knows about the case.
- Herbert " Sandy" Sanderson Lord: aka 'Sandy'; senior partner of the law firm where Jack works
- Tarr Crimson: client of Jack Graham; avant garde owner of an AV company
- Shaw: Add a description of this character.
- Edwina Bromme: Edwina is Wanda Broome's mother
- Michael McCarty: An assassin hired by Walter Sullivan to get revenge for Christy's murder.
- Jennifer Ryce Baldwin: Fiance of Jack Graham; daughter of Ransome Baldwin
- Ransome Baldwin: head of Baldwin Enterprises; wealthy father of Jennifer; client of law firm
- Patton
- Barry Alvis: An attorney (senior staff associate) in Jack's office who is fired unfairly.
- Laura Simon: Crime scene investigator
- Travis Varney: Another member of the President's secret service staff.
- Christine 'Christy' Sullivan: The woman that the President had a romantic meeting with that ended with her death.
- George Gorelick: Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
- Brian Rogers: alias used by Luther at cleaning company
- Craig Miller: D.C. homicide detective
- Jerome Pettis: long term employee at Metro Steam Cleaners
- Fred Barnes: private security guard who patrolled Sullivan estates
- Buddy Budizinski: carpet cleaner at Metro Steam Cleaners
- Henry Jacobs: Richmond's opponent for reelection
- Fred Martin: aspiring attorney; gofer at law firm who delivers mail
- Bob Gavin: news reporter from the Post
- Police Chief Nathan Brimmer & FBI Director Donald Bayliss: finally arrested perpertrators
- Mr. Flanders
- Samuel Long
- Jerry Burns
- George Patterson
- Sam Magruder: police office in charge of investigation
- Johnson
- Sally
- Ms. Lucinda Alvarez
- Richard Miles
- Kennedy
- Stu: crime scene photographer
- Sheila
- Edwina Broome
- Mr. McCarty
- Ron
- Kiev
Setting & Locations edit
- White House
- Alexandria, Virginia: Where Jack Graham has his office.
- Ukraine
- United States
- Washington DC
- Barbados
- Kiev
- New York
- Middleton, Va.: Setting of the crime scene.
- Caribbean
Organizations edit
- Secret Service: President's Secret Service detail who are ordered to protect him.
- Washington P.D. police department: Investigating the murder
- FBI: Also active in the conclusion
First Sentence edit
HE GRIPPED THE STEERING WHEEL LOOSELY AS THE CAR, ITS lights out, drifted slowly to a stop.
Table of Contents edit
Unnamed chapters 1-29
Epilogue
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Based on the Book. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- David Baldacci (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Add the publisher.
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1996
ISBN: 0446603589
Page Count: 505
Publisher: Add the publisher.
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1996
ISBN: 0446603589
Page Count: 505
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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- Absolute Power (IMDb): 1997
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