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Blowback

By: James Patterson, Brendan DuBois
Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Erin Bennett
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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 hear 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.

©2022 James Patterson and Brendan DuBois (P)2022 Little, Brown & Company

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One of Patterson’s best

This book was excellent. The plot was excellent. I liked all the characters, good guys and bad guys. Try it you’ll like it.

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A Must Read

I hated for it to end! This is most likely the best book I've ever read!

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Excellent

Fantastic story!! Sounds like what’s going on in Washington! All true what happens behind the curtain and in the basement.

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Awesome

A fast paced story. Easy to follow. Seems all to real estate n todays world.

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Good but not my fav

I love James Patterson and always enjoy his books. Personally this one wasn’t my favorite though. A lot of characters thrown at you in the beginning so I had a little bit of a hard time following. Overall a good listen though.

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Solid but left me wanting a little more.

The end wraps up too quickly for me but it’s a tremendous read. Relevant as usual with Patterson.

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Good, but not amongst Patterson's best.

I bit confusingly written jumping from one character to another. The story had little time to develop until the ending began to formulate.
Still, it's a Patterson and worth the time even if it isn't one of his best.

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A compulsive page turner

A great plot masterfully done. Very hard to put ot down. Would make a great movie. Narration was excellent.

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fantastic!

excellant production. kept me on the edge of my seat. very hard to put down. story line that could very well be true, no unbelievable situations or happenings.
my first 5 star review!!!

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Excellent Story!

Although this story is too close to possible reality, it was a great and well told adventure. The reading was also excellent. Thanks again!!

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