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The President is Missing

The President is Missing

The political thriller of the decade

Summary

'The political thriller of the decade' Lee Child
'A bullet train of a thriller' A.J. Finn
'A first-rate collaboration... Engrossing from page one' David Baldacci
'This book moves like Air Force One. Big and fast' Michael Connelly
'A big, splashy juggernaut of a novel... truly authentic' Harlan Coben
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THE GLOBAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER


The President is missing.

The world is in shock.


Terrorists are planning a devastating attack. And they have help from traitors inside the White House.

The only thing standing in their way is a President determined to save his people.

Even if it means putting himself in mortal danger . . .

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More praise for The President is Missing

'Relentless in its plotting and honest in its examination of issues' Jeffrey Deaver
'Guarantee of political authenticity. The literary running mates have earned a second term' Guardian
'A brilliant, tricksy first chapter . . . unmistakably shows that their partnership works' Sunday Times
'A high-octane collaboration . . . the addictive qualities are undeniable' Telegraph
'Fast-paced and well-engineered' Financial Times
'A vigorous, fast-moving thriller that takes the reader into the corridors of power' i Newspaper
'A high-tension thriller . . . Bill Clinton's insider perspective and James Patterson's pacy plotting combine to irresistibly page-turning effect' Mail

Reviews

  • The dream team delivers big time … Clinton’s insider secrets and Patterson’s storytelling genius make this the political thriller of the decade.
    Lee Child

About the authors

President Bill Clinton

William Jefferson Clinton, the first Democratic president in six decades to be elected twice, led the US to the longest economic expansion in American history, including the creation of more than 22 million jobs. After leaving the White House, President Clinton established the Clinton Foundation; its flagship pro­grammes include the Clinton Global Initiative, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, the Clinton School of Public Service and the Clinton Presidential Center and Library. President Clinton and Sec­retary Hillary Rodham Clinton live in Chappaqua, New York.
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James Patterson

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
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