Clinton, Bill; Patterson, James

The President is Missing

ISBN: 9780316412698
New York, NY, USA: Alfred A. Knopf, 2018. First Edition. Hardcover. “The House Select Committee will come to order…” The sharks are circling, their nostrils twitching at the scent of blood. Thirteen of them, to be exact, eight from the opposition party and five from mine, sharks against whom I’ve been preparing defenses with lawyers and advisers. I’ve learned the hard way that no matter how prepared you are, there are few defenses that work against predators. At some point, there’s nothing you can do but jump in and fight back. Don’t do it, my chief of staff, Carolyn Brock, pleaded again last night, as she has so many times. You can’t go anywhere near that committee hearing, sir. You have everything to lose and nothing to gain. / You can’t answer their questions, sir / It will be the end of your presidency. / I scan the thirteen faces opposite me, seated in a long row, a modern-day Spanish Inquisition. The silver-haired man in the center, behind the nameplate MR. RHODES, clears his throat…”--Bill Clinton & James Patterson, pg. 3. Bill Clinton (b. 1946), former 42nd president of the United States (serving 1993-2001) & James Patterson (b. 1947), extremely prolific novelist, offer this first novelistic collaboration, The President is Missing. Published in 2018, The President is Missing is a captivating political thriller following a fictional U.S. President who must stop a devastating cyberattack while being framed and going missing himself. The book, set over three days, combines insider political knowledge with Patterson's thriller writing to explore cybersecurity threats, espionage, and the inner workings of the White House. A novel is as gripping as it is surprising (although it is classically Patterson), The President is Missing is exciting, fast-paced, and entertaining. Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket. First edition, “First edition: June 2018” as stated at copyright page, first printing as indicated by number sequence thereon. From the collection of Barbara (1935-2023) & Irving (1933-2018) Nusbaum - world travelers, connoisseurs, eminent collectors of art & books, and the dearly beloved parents of our esteemed founder, Arthur S. Nusbaum. Book in very fine condition with only minor wear to fine edges. Dust jacket in very fine condition with minor wear to fine edges, and slight smudging/scratching to front and back covers. Very Fine / Very Fine. [Item #9039]

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