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Summary: If It Were a Movie, It'd Be an Action-Packed Blockbuster.
Review: The year is 1983. Edward Kennedy, brother of John and Robert, is president of the United States. He is worried solely about passing a tough new Gun Control Bill through the senate to aid his chances for reelection. FBI Special Agent Mark Andrews, on the other hand, is worried solely about keeping President Kennedy alive. A conspiracy to assassinate the president in seven days time on the steps of the Capital building has been uncovered but the details are sketchy. The first night Agent Andrews, his partner and his field boss go about uncovering the deadly plot. By next morning, only Andrews remains alive. And the clock on the President's life is ticking. Archer once again shows his brilliance in this highly realistic, ironic, suspenseful thriller. Much shorter than his other epics, the reader gets a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the life of an FBI agent, the president and the men trying to kill him. At times the political issue involved makes reading a bit slow but overall "President" is an entertaining page-turner with a "killer" ending.
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Summary: Fantastic, Fabulous, Fascinating!
Review: This is certainly a must-read! I have yet to award any books that I have reviewed with 5 stars and this is certainly the first and most deserving one! The President is about to be assassinated and the FBI has 6 days to track the culprit. Archer uses twists and turns in his writing and together with love and lust, bringing the story to a thought-provoking culmination giving the story more thrill and meaning. Appreciate this authentic mystery story, read "Shall we Tell the President"! I assure you a sweaty time reading at the edge of your chairs!
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Summary: Updated for current readers
Review: This started out as Jeffrey Archer's second published novel, quite a few years ago, but has now been updated for more current politics. Try to find the original version, because it is vintage early Archer. In the original version, the novel begins just after Ed Kennedy is sworn in as president after Jimmy Carter. It was a rough time in American history, and Archer weaves the mood of the times into the story. The plot revolves around a junior FBI agent's investigation into an assassination attempt against the new president. He juggles a new relationship with the daughter of a senator who just happens to be a prime suspect in the conspiracy. Archer demonstrates his US political expertise here, despite being an Englishman. This novel goes behind the scenes of Washington DC, though not nearly to the extent his later novel, First Among Equals, does in London's Parliament. My only real complaint with the novel is its lack of major plot twists which I've come to expect from Archer's works. Pretty straight forward story. If you enjoy Archer's works, try to locate a copy of this one too.
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Summary: What Goes On in The Senate and The FBI
Review: While Jeffrey Archer's previous 2 books, "Kane & Abel," and "The Prodigal Daughter," are are romance, politics, business, and a blend of history, with creativity, "Shall We Tell the President," is a blend of politics and law enforcement on a level that most of us probably haven't considered is possible. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, because Mr. Archer, being a master at his craft, created so many word pictures that you become part of the story. Watching Senate hearings, as a result of reading this book, I have more questions in mind. There are many surprizes, especially in the last 50 pages. And there are some speeches in this story that provide the readers with a great deal to think about, in terms of homeland security. It's a fast read -- not too heavy, yet this book will stretch your mind, as a good book should.
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Summary: What Goes On in The Senate and The FBI
Review: While Jeffrey Archer's previous 2 books, "Kane & Abel," and "The Prodigal Daughter," are are romance, politics, business, and a blend of history, with creativity, "Shall We Tell the President," is a blend of politics and law enforcement on a level that most of us probably haven't considered is possible. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, because Mr. Archer, being a master at his craft, created so many word pictures that you become part of the story. Watching Senate hearings, as a result of reading this book, I have more questions in mind. There are many surprizes, especially in the last 50 pages. And there are some speeches in this story that provide the readers with a great deal to think about, in terms of homeland security. It's a fast read -- not too heavy, yet this book will stretch your mind, as a good book should.
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