The Broker A Novel
The Broker A Novel by John Grisham is a reprint edition published by JG Publishing on September 26, 2006. This 384-page book is written in English and delves into the life of Joel Backman, a former Washington power broker who receives a controversial pardon from the outgoing President. As Backman is smuggled out of the country and given a new identity in Italy, the CIA monitors his situation closely, setting the stage for a tense exploration of power and survival.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of fiction, thrillers, and suspense, focusing on the implications of Backman’s past actions and the secrets he holds. The story raises questions about loyalty and the lengths to which intelligence agencies will go to protect their interests. As various global powers learn of Backman’s new life, the tension escalates, leading to a gripping scenario where survival is uncertain.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A fast-paced, fun read with echoes of something deeper. The author’s command of pop fiction delivers crisp, sharp prose.” —The Boston Globe
In his final hours in the Oval Office, the outgoing President grants a controversial last-minute pardon to Joel Backman, a notorious Washington power broker who has spent the last six years hidden away in a federal prison. What no one knows is that the President issues the pardon only after receiving enormous pressure from the CIA.
It seems Backman, in his power broker heyday, may have obtained secrets that compromise the world’s most sophisticated satellite surveillance system. Backman is quietly smuggled out of the country in a military cargo plane, given a new name, a new identity, and a new home in Italy. Eventually, after he has settled into his new life, the CIA will leak his whereabouts to the Israelis, the Russians, the Chinese, and the Saudis.
Then the CIA will do what it does best: sit back and watch. The question is not whether Backman will survive—there is no chance of that. The question the CIA needs answered is, who will kill him?
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