Richard North Patterson — Balance of Power

London, Macmillan, 2003 . First edition. Cloth. A signed, first UK edition of this political thriller by American author, Richard North Patterson. This work is in the original publisher's black cloth binding with gilt lettering to the spine, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Signed by the author to the title page. Richard North Patterson is an American fiction writer, trial lawyer and political commentator. He has won many awards for his work, including an Edgar Allen Poe Award and the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere. He has held many positions within the political world in America, and now serves on Washington-based boards which deal with gun violence and political reform. This particular work is Patterson's twelfth novel, following the presidential leadership of fictional character President Kilcannon. Patterson portrays the high-stakes of politics and morality, questioning how far people are willing to go. In the original publisher's black cloth binding with gilt lettering to the spine, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with very light rubbing to the boards and minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper in excellent condition, with light edge wear with the odd handling mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Author's signature to the title page. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.