#1 New York Times Bestseller#1 USA Today Bestseller#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller#1 Indie Bestseller”President Duncan for a second term!” –USA Today”This book’s a big one.” –New York Times “Towers above most political thrillers.” –Pittsburgh Post-Gazette“The plotting is immaculate . . . the writing is taut.” –Sunday Times (London)“Ambitious and wildly readable.” –New York Times Book Review
“Towers above most political thrillers.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“The plotting is immaculate . . . the writing is taut.” –-Sunday Times (London)
“Ambitious and wildly readable.” —New York Times Book Review
The President Is Missing confronts a threat so huge that it jeopardizes not just Pennsylvania Avenue and Wall Street, but all of America. Uncertainty and fear grip the nation. There are whispers of cyberterror and espionage and a traitor in the Cabinet. Even the President himself becomes a suspect, and then he disappears from public view . . .
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One of two of my favorite books for the year.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a real page-turner.
One of James Patterson’s best. Very realistic and descriptive.
Could have done without the speech at the end. Otherwise a very enjoyable and suspenseful read.
I really liked the book. The ending was very uplifting and gave us an honest look at Bill Clinton’s personal views even though they were represented through the main character.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was really scary to think that a cyber attack could destroy our lives completely. I liked that it was written in the first person, the president of the USA. Haven’t quite finished it, so can’t comment on what will happen at the end.
Totally a great read.
A bit predictable, but still a worthwhile read.
I enjoyed the book. The role/control technology plays in every aspect of our lives is clearly a potential problem. The book does a very good job of pointing that out.
It was like listening to President Clinton talking. I could almost hear his voice. It was a very good read. I highly recommend it.
Some books you can’t put down. Some linger with you for days, like that tender kiss from your sweetheart you can’t get out of your mind.
The President is Missing, by Bill Clinton and James Patterson, had both of those qualities for me, but it also had that elusive ‘something extra’.
It is an unconventional thriller. No blood or dead body on page one. The hero doesn’t worship his gun. The climax has no explosion. Don’t get me wrong, there is action and suspense, the story just takes a while to get moving. Once it gets going though, the roller coaster delivers highs, lows, and curves. The ending is quite satisfying; I even got a little misty-eyed.
What makes this story unique and compelling, providing that extra element, is that it’s about a president, written by a president. Against our current political backdrop, it calls for unification and a reminder that we share a common humanity and sometimes, to do the right thing, we have to cross the political Grand Canyon.
Politics today are almost as much a blood sport as Roman gladiator fighting. That’s dangerous to our republic, as there are plenty of governments who don’t see liberty, freedom, and justice for all as ideals. As this timely story illustrates, those foundations are under attack, and we Americans would be wise to save our ire for those who want to destroy our democracy, rather than each other.
Read the book. It’ll keep you up at night and make you dream of a better day.
Truly enjoyed this book
Just okAy
I was very disappointed in this book. I am a James Patterson fan but this book was not up to his standards.
It was a good plot, but was predictable.
Exciting from first page to last
I was not prepared ,did not know how much I would love this book.OMG could not put it down, could not sleep when I did. Have already bought 3 more for Christmas gifts and told several others about it, wow what if!!!
Enjoyable, easy read. A little far fetched and long, but I still enjoyed it.
Wonderful Thriller. I liked it a lot better than I thought I would.
I felt it was too political, and bashed the president.