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The First Lady

By: James Patterson, Brendan DuBois
Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
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In James Patterson's new stand-alone thriller, one secret can bring down a government when the president's affair to remember becomes a nightmare he wishes he could forget.

Sally Grissom is a top secret service agent in charge of the Presidential Protection team. She knows that something is amiss when she is summoned to a private meeting with the president and his chief of staff without any witnesses. But she couldn't have predicted that she'd be forced to take on an investigation surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the first lady - with strict orders to keep it a secret.

The first lady's absence comes in the wake of the scandalous, public revelation of the president's affair, so at first, it seems as though she is simply cutting off all contact as she recuperates at a horse farm in Virginia. What begins as an innocent respite quickly reveals itself as a twisted case when the White House receives a ransom note along with the first lady's finger.

©2018 James Patterson and Brendan DuBois (P)2019 Hachette Audio
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Another Patterson book that’s pretty darn good

Nother Patterson books it’s really good. I enjoyed the twists and turns and I didn’t see what was is coming at the end it was a good finish. If you’re fan of James Patterson I think you’ll enjoy it.

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Good political thriller

Political corruption and the power trip that is the
Presidentsy put a female secret service agent
in the hero role to uncover the missing first lady's whereabouts. Excellent narration as
the mystery builds. Kept me interested all the way. Not sure the final explanation was all that clear but overall a good read

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This book will keep you spellbound

Another great book from Patterson and DuBois. This is a must read, a book that will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat!

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another great book by James Patterson!

great book. had me from the first chapter like all of his books! a must listen

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Fast-paced

Loved it! Really a good read. Character development in depth but not too long. just enough to appreciate their perspectives.

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keeps you listening and intrigued.

as always i knew it woild be a good story. written to keep the reader attached.

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The narrator could have done a better job of differentiating among the characters in the book; especially the female characters. They all sounded about the same.

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Suspense

I loved every minute of it! Full of suspense. I couldn't put it down. The characters were well developed.

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patterson mysteries

loved it. nice plot. love Patterson mysteries . can't wait to listen to more books

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Great Read -Lot of Action

Narrator was great. Story was great and a lot of twists and turns. Exciting up to the very surprising ending.

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