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With a feel for politics, a gift for legal drama, and a rush of military action, this rousing novel sweeps from the Oval Office to a Navy SEAL assault on an Indonesian island, from the court-martial of an admiral to the impeachment hearings of a president.
The president has ordered the arrest and trial of a battle-group commander who led a congressionally authorized attack on terrorists in defiance of a presidential order. The angry Speaker of the House retaliates by initiating impeachment proceedings. Jim Dillon, the Speaker's top aide, finds himself defending the admiral in the court-martial and is named number-two prosecutor for the upcoming impeachment trial. Meanwhile, in the South Pacific, a fanatic plans to exploit the weaknesses of an American government in upheaval by brutally shedding American blood and taking innocent citizens hostage.But Dillon uncovers another forgotten power in the Constitution: the Rules of Capture, authorizing a SEAL-led attack.
Nothing will prevent a great nation from doing what is right, no matter what the price, not when the honor and the future of America is at stake.
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"Compared to Tom Clancy & John Grisham, James W. Huston combines terrorism in the Pacific, gold mines, a court marshal of an outstanding Admiral, an empeachment trial of the President, and a love story to make a unique, finely-tuned, twisty novel well worth the read."
— Bev (4 out of 5 stars)
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“If you like Tom Clancy, Huston is a good step up.”
— Washington Post Book World -
“Hardball politics and deadly force—fire and gasoline in a terrific, fast-paced debut novel. Move over, Tom Clancy and Dale Brown—make room at the bar for James Huston.”
— Stephen Coonts -
“Reads like a collaboration between Tom Clancy and John Grisham…Huston continues to be a most welcome newcomer to the ranks of thriller-scribblers.”
— Booklist -
“Intelligent…[a] page-turner…Heart-stopping scenes of military derring-do, steely camaraderie, and selfless patriotism…a military thriller that delivers the requisite guts and glory while making a statement about the ambiguous role of violence in America.”
— Kirkus Reviews
The Price of Power Listener Reviews
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" Interesting read, but the premise is over the top. "
— Leonard, 3/27/2013 -
" An entertaining thriller... this F-14 pilot knows what he is talking about. I've gone running with him! "
— Dj, 12/28/2012 -
" Very good book. The first book in this pair/sequence was good, but this was better. "
— Peter, 8/23/2011 -
" This was the abridged audio book version. Would have rated it higher, but being abridged, it was disjointed... "
— Derek, 3/30/2011 -
" Listened to this audio book after Price Of Power, but, whatever. "
— Derek, 3/8/2011 -
" A first novel dealing with the Congress usurping the right of a <br/>pacifist President to direct military action against terrorists. <br/> "
— Chuck, 5/26/2010 -
" Given today's political mess, this is pretty interesting "
— Ddavis3, 7/26/2009 -
" Great book. All wimpy presidents of the US should read this book and take heed, even if it is fiction. "
— Richard, 7/7/2009 -
" A good book with lots of politics and action, which creates a good balance in the book. "
— Hank, 12/14/2008 -
" An entertaining thriller... this F-14 pilot knows what he is talking about. I've gone running with him! "
— Dj, 9/5/2008
About James W. Huston
James W. Huston (1953–2016) was the New York Times bestselling author of eight thrillers, including Fallout, Flash Point, and The Shadows of Power. A graduate of TOPGUN, he served as a Naval flight officer in F-14s on the USS Nimitz with the Jolly Rogers. He was a trial lawyer for the international law firm of Morrison Foerster and was involved in numerous high-profile cases.
About Adams Morgan
Adams Morgan is a theater-trained actor who has appeared in venues around the United States. He has also narrated for National Public Radio and performed radio dramas and historical reenactments. He lives in New York City.