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| Absolute Power | 
 enlarge | Author: David Baldacci
Publisher: Pan Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 14696
Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed
Pages: 576
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.5
ISBN: 0330419641
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780330419642
ASIN: 0330419641
Publication Date: November 21, 2003
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 Absolutely Excellent November 19, 2007
This is only the second book I have ready by David Baldacci and I was not disappointed, in fact it was one of the best books that I have ever read. I could not put it down. It was compulsive reading. Brilliant. Here's to the next book.
 Absolute power corrupts absolutely October 7, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Here we have a book where the President of the United States is the bad guy.....and the criminal is the man of honor. This book is a thriller with political intrigue and takes place mostly around the Metro D.C. area.
The book starts with an aging burglar, Luther, breaking into a billionaire's well protected mansion. He is suprised, but not caught by none other than the President of the good ol'USA. Who happens to be with the billionaire's young wife. Luther who is hidden in a safe with a two-way mirror, watches as the President starts to beat on the young woman. The woman in an act of self preservation, grabs a letter opener and stabs the President. The ensuing struggle and yell from the President, brings the very effective Secret Service Agents into the room. Where they shoot and kill her.
The scheming Chief of Staff hatches a quick course of action to start a cover up. But no one is aware of Luther who has watched the whole horrid affair. The story begins to pick up speed when Luther decides he has do what is right and set things straight.
You can tell this is Mr. Baldacci's first book. But worth the read. I read Total Control first, and find that book of a much higher quality. I think he will only improve with each book he writes. There were parts in this book where I just had to read one more section before I put it down.
A Terrific Thriller Writer September 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
David Baldacci attended law school at the University of Virginia, and went on to work as a trial lawyer, and later as a corporate lawyer, in Washington, D.C. He is now a full-time writer whose best selling novels include Absolute Power, Total Control, The Winner, The Simple Truth and Saving Faith. He lives in Virginia with his wife and two children.
This is one of David Baldacci's earlier books, written in 1996. Probably one of the books that has made him such a popular author of thriller reader's everywhere. His writing style has changed very little since then and the plots of his early novels are just as interesting as his later work.
A professional burglar unwittingly witnesses a a vicious murder, involving none other than the President of the United States. Luther Whitney's experience leads to him being pursued by Secret Service agents. A young woman has been sexually assaulted and then shot dead. Luther would give anything not to have been there, but he was and now he is going to be hunted like an animal . . .
His best that I have read April 10, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I agree with the other positive reviews of this book. A cracking read, far superior to the (quite good) movie. Twists and turns a plenty.A more intiguing plot with in depth characters you grow to relate to.I have read a number of the author's other works but this one had the most 'can't put it down' factor. Buy and enjoy.
A great read August 4, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I picked up this book because I enjoyed the Clint Eastwood film based on it. If you know the film, be prepared for many changes - for the better. The film is excellent, but the book is soooo much better. I agree with many other reviewers - it's hard to put the darn thing down. Highly recommended.
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