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Blowback: James Patterson's Best Thriller in Years
A brilliant American president is also a psychopath. He has his finger on the red button. And he's about to start a world war with our most dangerous enemy. Put your finger on the order button. Push it to read James Patterson's best and scariest novel yet.
"Pure Patterson… Blowback asks us to imagine what would happen if a narcissistic psychopath were elected to the White House [and] to experience the terror of the world hanging in the balance at a moment when only a handful of determined patriots can save us." –Ron Charles, Washington Post
US President Keegan Barrett has swept into office on his success as Director of the CIA. Six months into his first term, he devises a clandestine power grab with deadly consequences.
Barrett personally orders CIA agents Liam Grey and Noa Himel to execute his plan, but their loyalties are divided. The CIA serves at the pleasure of the president, yet they've sworn to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
When the threat comes directly from the Oval Office, that's where the blowback begins.
"Pure Patterson… Blowback asks us to imagine what would happen if a narcissistic psychopath were elected to the White House [and] to experience the terror of the world hanging in the balance at a moment when only a handful of determined patriots can save us." –Ron Charles, Washington Post
US President Keegan Barrett has swept into office on his success as Director of the CIA. Six months into his first term, he devises a clandestine power grab with deadly consequences.
Barrett personally orders CIA agents Liam Grey and Noa Himel to execute his plan, but their loyalties are divided. The CIA serves at the pleasure of the president, yet they've sworn to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
When the threat comes directly from the Oval Office, that's where the blowback begins.
Editorial Reviews
"The perfect beach read for political junkies."―Kirkus
Readers Top Reviews
Nancy L. GagneN. Gar
Patterson's "blowback" is a thriller that holds your attention without letting up. A lot of twists and turns and a power-packed ending. He is the best!
Elizabeth Darcy
This book is a page turner from the first chapter. The action is fast paced and keeps the reader engaged as it builds to a thrilling And satisfying ending.
MAC
Very good book, Kept me interested. Made you think that something like that might even really happen. Recommend it to all James Patterson fans. Looking forward to his next book.
Sharon Sinclair
The latest book from Patterson and DuBois had the usual complex characters with an interesting and unpredictable plot. I particularly like the attention to detail and interesting facts interwoven with the action.
Margaret OConnor
It was a very good book. Lots of action surprises and kind of scary. Hard to believe that someone with so much power could abuse it in such a disturbing way
