Blowback: James Patterson's Best Thriller in Years - book cover
Thrillers & Suspense
  • Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
  • Published : 14 Nov 2023
  • Pages : 400
  • ISBN-10 : 1538753065
  • ISBN-13 : 9781538753064
  • Language : English

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.

Editorial Reviews

"The perfect beach read for political junkies."―Kirkus

Readers Top Reviews

David H. CarrollGary
Fast moving story. Can see similarities with previous administration. Also enjoyed important roles of women in this story. Best Patterson in awhile.
Kindle
Believable characters in a situation which would have been unbelievable a few years ago. Unfortunately not now. Couldn't put it down.
SM
James Patterson's (and Brendan DuBois') harrowing tale of an upcoming war and a madman - was great. It makes you winder...... :)
Tobi
James Patterson never fails to amaze me with his books. This was another book which gave me a lot to think about when it comes to our current government and it’s leaders.
Margaret Cohenour
I know it is not a true story but there we're similar .lines where I could see this happening. Scary thought. Kept me on the edge of.my death Patterson books usually do!