Luther Whitney, a professional burglar, witnesses the President of the United States, Alan Richmond, and his Secret Service agents accidentally kill a woman during a drunken sexual encounter. When Whitney narrowly escapes the scene with a bloody letter opener, a massive cover-up begins. Chief of Staff Gloria Russell and two agents use federal resources to hunt Whitney down and eliminate the evidence. Detective Jack Graham, a former public defender once engaged to Whitney’s daughter, enters the investigation as the high-stakes game of survival and political exposure unfolds within Washington's inner circles.
This novel is for fans of political thrillers who enjoy procedural details regarding surveillance, forensics, and the mechanics of a criminal cover-up. Readers gain a cynical perspective on executive immunity and the logistical reality of hiding a high-level crime. Those interested in the friction between street-level law enforcement and federal authority will find a detailed study of how individuals maintain their integrity when facing the combined weight of the government and the presidency.
- Published
- 1996
- Language
- EN
