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After a seemingly ordinary birthday party at Camp David turns into a daring kidnapping, former Secret Service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are called upon by the First Lady to rescue the abducted child. Their expertise, tempered by past political drama, puts them at odds with the FBI and other forces. Racing against time, they confront personal demons and dangerous adversaries as the mission tests loyalties and challenges their limits.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: David Baldacci
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