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Absolute Power

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Scott Brick, David Baldacci
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Featuring a new preface read by David Baldacci.

Set at the heart of political power in Washington DC, Absolute Power was the book which launched David Baldacci's career as a worldwide bestseller of thrilling fiction. The movie, starring Clint Eastwood, was a major box office success across the world.


In a heavily guarded mansion in the Virginian countryside, professional burglar and break-in artist, Luther Whitney, is trapped behind a one-way mirror. What he witnesses destroys his faith not only in justice, but all he holds dear.

What follows is an unthinkable abuse of power and a criminal conspiracy, as a breathtaking cover-up is set in motion by those appointed to work for one of the most important people in the world – the President of the United States.

©2016 David Baldacci (P)2010 Hachette Audio US
Crime Thrillers Espionage Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting

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A classic tale - one story that will stay with me

What did you like most about Absolute Power?

It was easy to fall into the plot and accept all of the consequences that arose.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters were all believable - one thing led to another in such a plausible way.

Which character – as performed by Scott Brick – was your favourite?

I think I enjoyed Seth the most, but all were good.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

I missed the film first time around - my next goal is to watch it on Youtube.

Any additional comments?

Brilliant.

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Brilliant

A few chapters in I was about to throw in the towel. I found it a bit hard going, and wondered how this could last for 19 hours, but I persevered, and I'm glad I did. Once the story line got traction, i was hooked. Brilliant storyline full of twists and turns.

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Great story, average narrator

Great story, but the acting of the narrator is weak. Worth persisting with though as he seems to improve.

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Excellent read to a fantastic story

The best read book I have ever had the pleasure to listen to. Scott Brick is an excellent narrator and he brought the story to life with all its emotions and twists as only David Baldacci could bring to put to pen and paper.

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Brilliant story with cliffhangers!

It was an amazing, clever and well crafted story. Just when you thought it was concluding another incident occurred which was either unexpected or really unwanted. There were a few predictable moments - but only a very few.

I must say, although the narrator was ok, he did sound a bit monotonal or monotempoed - if that’s a word! When things got exciting, he didn’t speed up but just sounded wistful or as if it was all just inevitable.

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A gripping tale

My first book by this author. Excellent in every respect. I shall be seeking more.

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excellent

very good listen. well worth the time and never tailed off. go get it. enjoy

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a winner

excellent. loved the movie too.
exciting unpredictable and entertaining. I lost a lot of sleep.

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One of the best..

I’ve read numerous David Baldacci books and I was already a big fan but this is definitely one of his best!

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Absolute Power

Love all David Baldacci books, this was a good as all the others. This I believe was his first book and it is excellent.

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