Absolute Power

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 19 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Available for the first time in audio, an all-new recording by Scott Brick of the first of the blockbuster thrillers by New York Times best-selling author David Baldacci. This book that will change the way you think about Washington—and power—forever.

In a heavily guarded mansion in a posh Virginia suburb, a man and a woman start to make love, trapping a burglar behind a secret wall. Then the passion turns deadly, and the witness is running into the night—because what he has just seen is a brutal slaying involving the president of the United States.

Luther Whitney is the career break-in artist who's in the wrong place at the wrong time. Alan Richmond is the charming U.S. president with the power to commit any crime. And Jack Graham is the young attorney caught in a vortex between absolute truth and... ABSOLUTE POWER.

©1996 Columbus Rose, Ltd. (P)2009 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"[A] first-rate storyteller who grabs readers by their lapels right away and won't let go until they've finished his enthralling yarn." (Publishers Weekly)

Best of the best

Even better than the movie. I will listen to this again. Scott Brick was brilliant as always.

This one is a nail biter...

my first one by Baldacci. suspenseful and well-written for sure. improbable? perhaps. those of us without power at the high level have no idea. we are relegated only to headlines. Mister Baldacci has good guys and bad guys popping up like weeds. the ending left me a little lacking however the epilogue put the lid back on the jar. Scott Brick is probably my most favorite narrator he is masterful at creating Vivid images and character voices. this will not be my last David Baldacci novel

Very Intriguing

Well written, attention grabbing and surprisingly possible that this could happen in todays government. Worth the read.

Just what I hoped for

So often things can fall flat when expectations are high. This novel had no flat spots at all. Of course as a reader I knew “Who don-it” but the discovery and fate of the “perps”was well disguised to the very end. This is a five start book in my opinion.

Absolute Power

Incredible story by Balducci. Character development, storyline, and narration are all top notch. Suspenseful with twists and turns.

Loved the book and the characters

Loved the story, I saw a comment here on Scott Brick (negative comment), and I respect your opinion, but I must strongly disagree. I thought he did an excellent job, especially at the end. I have always loved his narration. I strongly recommend this book!

Now This one is my favorite

What made the experience of listening to Absolute Power the most enjoyable?

I've read all of the Baldacci series but this book is my abosolute favorite, Pun intended.

What did you like best about this story?

The love story, mixed with the drama, mystery and intrigue... It hit all targets, Bulls eye

Have you listened to any of Scott Brick’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I love Scott Brick, he always does a great job

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Spoiler: When The Dad was murdered

Least Favorite!

I love most of the books by David Baldacci, however, this is not one of my favorites. Parts of the novel had me on the edge of my seat, and another part of it, I just wanted him to finish the story! It dragged on and on, at times. I was glad when it was finally over. All this being said, this was his first novel. He definitely improved over time with his other novels. Mr. Baldacci is one of my favorite authors. And Scott Brick, he is one of the best narrators; he performed wonderfully in this novel!

The greed of people who have to answer to ones rules, the weak, who submit to others wills. The innocent dreamers ....

I waited patiently through the first half of the book as the brave but scared actors played and lost, their lives, by the immoral and corrupt ruined their lives, waiting to see who of them would have the backbone to stand up and say enough is enough. And through great satisfaction, I watched them strengthen their resolve to right the many wrongs which had been done to them. Lots of twists and turns in the book .

Still relevant

I very much enjoyed this book. The only thing that dated it was the technology used by the characters, but that could be easily updated.