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Violence
A lot
Graphic violence — a murder by Secret Service agents; a cover-up; the pursuit of a witness
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild — the killing follows a sexual encounter; not depicted explicitly
Substance Use
None
No meaningful substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The president's culpability — a witness who shouldn't exist; the cover-up apparatus; whether justice can reach this high
What this book is about
Master burglar Luther Whitney breaks into a Virginia mansion and witnesses a woman killed — by the Secret Service, protecting the president. Luther saw everything, including the president's involvement. He has a piece of evidence. The government has unlimited resources to find him. Absolute Power is David Baldacci's debut novel — a genuine page-turner about power and accountability.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
The president of the United States involved in a cover-up
A burglary witness with evidence of murder at the highest level
Baldacci's debut — the premise is his most audacious
David Baldacci standalone
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