Balance of Power.(Brief Article)(Audiobook Review)

From: Kliatt | Date: May 1, 2004| Author: Theiss, Nola | Copyright information

BALANCE OF POWER. Richard North Patterson, 2003. Read by Patricia Kalember. Books on Tape. 18 cds. No time listed. $112.00.0-7366-9567-2, Vinyl; plot notes. A Kerry Kilcannon is the returning hero of Patterson's novel. He is now the newly elected Democratic President, ready to marry his journalist girlfriend at the beginning of the story. Almost before their marriage has begun, their happiness is shattered by the tragic shooting of three members of the First Lady's family. Kilcanno...

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