Balance of Power

Patterson's landmark "New York Times" bestselling novel cuts into the heart of politics, law, and the tragedy of gun violence. "A masterpiece . . . . From the first page, President Kilcannon faces plot twists that challenge his resourcefulness and moral character."--"The Tulsa World."

<b>Richard North Patterson</b>’s twelve novels include eight consecutive international bestsellers; critics compared his novel <i>Protect and Defend</i> to such novels as Allen Drury’s <i>Advise and Consent</i> and Gore Vidal’s <i>Lincoln</i>. Formerly a trial lawyer, Mr. Patterson served as the SEC’s liaison to the Watergate Special Prosecutor, and is now on the boards of several Washington-based advocacy groups dealing with gun violence, political reform, and reproductive rights. He lives with his wife, Laurie, and their family on Martha’s Vineyard.