| 词条 | Absolute Power (novel) |
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| name = Absolute Power | title_orig = | translator = | image = David Baldacci - Absolute Power.jpeg | caption = | author = David Baldacci | illustrator = | cover_artist = | country = United States | language = English | series = | subject = | genre = Crime novel | publisher = Warner Books | release_date = November 1, 1996 | english_release_date = | media_type = Print (Hardback and Paperback) | pages = 505 pp (first edition, hardback) | isbn = 978-0-446-60358-4 | isbn_note = (first edition, hardback) | oclc= 35813980 | preceded_by = | followed_by = }} Absolute Power is a 1996 book by David Baldacci, which was made into a 1997 film starring Clint Eastwood. Plot summaryAn experienced burglar, Luther Whitney, breaks into a billionaire's house with the intent of robbing it. While there, he witnesses the President of the United States and the billionaire's wife having sex. However, their lovemaking turns violent and Secret Service agents burst in and kill the woman, which Whitney also sees. The reason Whitney was able to witness the murder was because he was behind a large one-way mirror that was a secret door into a large closet where the billionaire would sit and watch when his wife had sex with another man. Whitney escapes, but not before the Secret Service learns of his presence; they blame the wife's murder on Whitney. Whitney goes on the run from the President's agents while a detective tries to piece together the crime. CharactersLuther WhitneyWhitney is a professional burglar who got caught three times. He personally witnessed the incident mentioned in the Plot Summary and ran for his life but later came back and endeavored to bring the real criminal to justice. Kate WhitneyKate is Luther's only daughter. Luther had been in jail during Kate's childhood which led to Kate being harsh on criminals, especially thieves and burglars. The police later used Kate to get to Luther which changed her outlook on her father and her own life. See also{{portal|Novels}}
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