The First Counsel [Paperback]

Brad Meltzer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 18, 2008

The runaway bestseller that takes us down the rabbit hole of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.


John F. Jennedy, Jr., was Lark.
Amy Carter was Dynamo.
Chelsea Clinton was Energy.
Meet Shadow.

Shadow is the Secret Service code name for First Daughter Nora Hartson. And when White House lawyer Michael Garrick begins dating the irresistible Nora, he's instantly spellbound, just like everyone else in her world. Then, late one night, the two witness something they were never meant to see. Now, in a world where everyone watches your every move, Michael is suddenly ensnared in someone's secret agenda. Trusting no one, not even Nora, he finds himself fighting for his innocence--and ultimately, his life.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Meet the new John Grisham." (MIAMI HERALD )

"Brad Meltzer is so good." (ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY )

"Brad Meltzer has earned the right to belly up to the bar with John Grisham, Scott Turow, and David Baldacci." (PEOPLE )

About the Author

Brad Meltzer is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. He lives in Miami with his wife and three children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (August 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446543535
• ISBN-13: 978-0446543538
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1.4 x 7.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,007,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)