Excerpt from "The First Gentleman" written by Bill Clinton and James Patterson
Bill Clinton and James Patterson, the duo behind two #1 New York Times bestselling White House thrillers, are set to release their third novel together, "The First Gentleman," on June 2. In this upcoming thriller, the U.S. President is faced with an unusual challenge: her husband is standing trial for murder while she vies for re-election.
In "The First Gentleman," the President, Maddie Wright, finds herself in uncharted territory as her husband, Cole Wright, faces allegations that could tarnish both his reputation and her political career. The story opens with a car convoy traveling down Route 125 in New Hampshire, carrying the First Couple to a courthouse where Cole faces his trial.
As the convoy approaches the courthouse, the rain-slicked parking lot is filled with a thousand curious onlookers, demonstrators, and media personnel. Cole is notably uneasy, unsure if he can withstand the twelve people waiting to testify against him. Maddy, however, offers words of reassurance, reminding him that they have faced adversity before and will do so again.
Brea Cooke, an investigative journalist present at the courthouse, reflects on the contrast between the present scene and the past shared with Garrett Wilson, her late partner who also covered the event. The trial of Cole Wright presents a significant narrative twist in the political and crime thriller, adding tension to the President's re-election bid.
The novel promises a blend of political and legal intrigue, thriller elements, and investigative journalism, providing a gripping narrative that revolves around the power of trust, loyalty, and the testing of relationships under intense public scrutiny. "The First Gentleman" by Bill Clinton and James Patterson will be available for purchase starting June 2.
- In the novel "The First Gentleman," news outlets are abuzz with the legal proceedings against Cole Wright, the husband of President Maddie Wright, as he faces a murder trial amidst her re-election campaign, a story that could potentially impact the landscape of both entertainment and law.
- As the trial of Cole Wright unfolds, the story delves into various genres, including political thrillers and investigative journalism, offering readers a unique blend of books that bridge the gap between the world of entertainment and the intricacies of the law.
