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Luther Whitney, a seasoned break‑in artist, finds himself in a high‑security Virginia mansion at the wrong time, when a seemingly intimate encounter turns into a brutal murder. The victim is revealed to be none other than President Alan Richmond, who is rumored to wield unchecked authority. Witnessing the crime, a young attorney named Jack Graham must navigate the murky waters of legal truth and political intrigue. The story pits the desperate pursuit of justice against the President’s secretive power, leaving each character to grapple with the consequences of absolute power.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: David Baldacci
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