Absolute Power
by David Baldacci
Narrated by David Baldacci, Scott Brick
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
When a burglar witnesses the President commit the unthinkable, the cover-up becomes more dangerous than the crime — and you'll feel every second of it.
- Great if you want: a cat-and-mouse thriller where the villain has nuclear power
- Listening experience: tense and relentless — the conspiracy tightens with every chapter
- Narration: Baldacci and Brick split duties cleanly, giving the cat-and-mouse real texture
- Skip if: you prefer character depth over plot momentum
About This Audiobook
Career criminal Luther Whitney finds himself in the wrong place at the worst possible time when a routine burglary goes catastrophically awry. Hidden behind a one-way mirror in a wealthy Virginia mansion, he becomes the sole witness to a brutal crime that reaches into the highest corridors of American power. When the cover-up machinery springs into action, Luther realizes he possesses knowledge that could topple a presidency—and get him killed. With federal agents closing in and nowhere to turn, the aging thief must decide whether to run or fight against forces that seem insurmountable.
The dual narration by author David Baldacci and veteran Scott Brick creates a compelling audio experience that enhances the story's intricate plotting. Baldacci brings intimate knowledge of his characters' motivations, while Brick's seasoned delivery heightens the political thriller's mounting tension. Their combined performance captures both the intimate human drama and the sweeping conspiracy elements that drive the narrative. The audio format particularly suits this cat-and-mouse thriller, as the narrators' pacing mirrors Luther's desperate flight while building suspense through each carefully revealed plot twist.