Fifty Fifty: (Harriet Blue 2) (Detective Harriet Blue Series) [Paperback]

**The Instant #1 Bestseller** What are the chances that convicted killer Sam Blue is innocent of the serial murders of three young women? Determined to clear his name, no matter the cost to her career, Detective Harriet Blue accepts a risky reassignment to a remote town where a diary found on the roadside reveals a murderous plan. And the first killing, shortly after her arrival, suggests that the clock is already ticking. Meanwhile, back in the city, a young woman holds the key to crack Harriet's brother's case wide open. If only she could escape the madmen holding her hostage. *The President Is Missing* confronts a threat so huge that it jeopardizes not just Pennsylvania Avenue and Wall Street, but all of America. Uncertainty and fear grip the nation. There are whispers of cyberterror and espionage and a traitor in the Cabinet. Even the President himself becomes a suspect, and then he disappears from public view. The plot centers around a computer virus termed the "Dark Ages" created by a Turkish group called the Sons of Jihad who, contrary to their name, are not Muslim jihadists but are “secular extreme nationalists.” The main character, Jonathon Lincoln Duncan, is the president of the United States and widower to character Rachel Carson, named as a homage to the famous 20th century biologist and author of Silent Spring. President Duncan's background is that of an Army Ranger who was tortured in an Iraqi prison yet heroically refused to break protocol. President Duncan's presidency is later threatened with impeachment due to events caused by the "Dark Ages" computer virus. The action of the novel features other characters such Nina, an Eastern European woman who both created and leaked information about the computer virus, and her hacker cohort, Augie, the only other person aware of the "Dark Ages" plot, Davis, the Secret Service agent who smuggles the President in disguise out of the White House, and white-hat hackers whose mission it is to prevent the "Dark Ages" computer virus from destroying the country. Set over the course of three days, *The President Is Missing* sheds a stunning light upon the inner workings and vulnerabilities of our nation. Filled with information that only a former Commander-in-Chief could know, this is the most authentic, terrifying novel to come along in many years. Don't miss the #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from the world's bestselling author, James Patterson: an'undeniably gripping ride through the hidden passageways of power and politics'that'moves like Air Force One'(Michael Connelly).The President Is Missing confronts a threat so huge that it jeopardizes not just Pennsylvania Avenue and Wall Street, but all of America. Uncertainty and fear grip the nation. There are whispers of cyberterror and espionage and a traitor in the Cabinet. Even the President himself becomes a suspect, and then he disappears from public view...Set over the course of three days, The President Is Missing sheds a stunning light upon the inner workings and vulnerabilities of our nation. Filled with information that only a former commander in chief could know, this is the most authentic, terrifying novel to come along in many years.#1 New York Times bestseller#1 USA Today bestseller#1 Wall Street Journal bestseller#1 Indie bestseller'President Duncan for a second term!'-- USA Today'This book's a big one.'-- New York Times'Towers above most political thrillers.'-- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette'The plotting is immaculate... the writing is taut.'-- Sunday Times (London)'Ambitious and wildly readable.'-- New York Times Book Review "Sam Blue stands accused of the brutal murders of three young students, their bodies dumped near the Georges River. Only one person believes he is innocent: his sister, Detective Harriet Blue. And she's determined to prove it. But Harry's outburst at her brother's trial earns her a reassignment -- to the Outback. With no choice but to leave Sam's case alone, she relocates to Last Chance Valley, population 75, where a diary found on the roadside outlines a shocking plan: the massacre of the entire town. And the first killing, shortly after Harry's arrival, suggests the clock is already ticking. Meanwhile, back in Sydney, a young woman holds the key to crack Sam's case wide open. If only she could escape the madman holding her hostage ..."-- From publisher's description "The White House is the home of the President of the United States, the most guarded, monitored, closely watched person in the world. So how could a U.S. President vanish without a trace? And why would he choose to do so? An unprecedented collaboration between President Bill Clinton and the world's bestselling novelist, James Patterson, The President Is Missing is a breathtaking story from the pinnacle of power. Full of what it truly feels like to be the person in the Oval Office--the mind-boggling pressure, the heartbreaking decisions, the exhilarating opportunities, the soul-wrenching power--this is the thriller of the decade, confronting the darkest threats that face the world today, with the highest stakes conceivable."-- From publisher's description _____________________ It's not easy being a good detective - when your brother's a serial killer. Sam Blue stands accused of the brutal murders of three young students, their bodies dumped near the Georges River. Only one person believes he is innocent: his sister, Detective Harriet Blue. And she's determined to prove it. Except she's now been banished to the outback town of Last Chance Valley (population 75), where a diary found on the roadside outlines a shocking plan - the massacre of the entire town. And the first death, shortly after Harry's arrival, suggests the clock is already ticking. Meanwhile, back in Sydney, a young woman holds the key to crack Sam's case wide open. If only she could escape the madman holding her hostage... It's Not Easy Being A Good Detective - When Your Brother's A Serial Killer. Sam Blue Stands Accused Of The Brutal Murders Of Three Young Students, Their Bodies Dumped Near The Georges River. Only One Person Believes He Is Innocent: His Sister, Detective Harriet Blue. And She's Determined To Prove It. Except She's Now Been Banished To The Outback Town Of Last Chance Valley (population 75), Where A Diary Found On The Roadside Outlines A Shocking Plan - The Massacre Of The Entire Town. And The First Death, Shortly After Harry's Arrival, Suggests The Clock Is Already Ticking. Meanwhile, Back In Sydney, A Young Woman Holds The Key To Crack Sam's Case Wide Open. If Only She Could Escape The Madman Holding Her Hostage . . . Detective Harriet Blue is determined to clear a convicted killer's name... but when there's another murder, can she escape the madmen holding her hostage?What are the chances that convicted killer Sam Blue is innocent of the serial murders of three young women? Determined to clear his name, no matter the cost to her career, Detective Harriet Blue accepts a risky reassignment to a remote town where a diary found on the roadside reveals a murderous plan. And the first killing, shortly after her arrival, suggests that the clock is already ticking. Meanwhile, back in the city, a young woman holds the key to crack Harriet's brother's case wide open. If only she could escape the madmen holding her hostage. The White House is the home of the President of the United States, the most guarded, monitored, closely watched person in the world. So how could a U.S. president vanish without a trace? And why would he choose to do so? This collaboration between President Bill Clinton and James Patterson is full of what it truly feels like to be the person in the Oval Office: the mind-boggling pressure, the heartbreaking decisions, the exhilarating opportunities, the soul-wrenching power President Bill Clinton And Bestselling Novelist James Patterson Set Out To Write The Best Thriller Ever About An American President--the President Is Missing. What President Clinton And Patterson Have Created Is The Most Dramatic Three Days Any President Has Ever Faced. Maybe The Most Dramatic Three Days In American History. And It Could All Really Happen. The President Is Missing Is Bill Clinton And James Patterson's Totally Authentic And Spellbinding Thriller. The White House is the home of the President of the United States, the most guarded, monitored, closely watched person in the world. So how could a U.S. President vanish without a trace? The world is in shock-- but the reason he's missing is much worse than anyone can imagine. -- adapted from jacket Politie-inspecteur Harriet Blue onderzoekt op het Australische platteland een gevonden dagboek met het dreigemant dat alle 75 inwoners van het lokale gehucht zullen worden afgeslacht, terwijl haar gedachten eigenlijk bij haar van moord verdachte broer zijn. NL-ZmNBD