The Broker
The Broker by John Grisham, published by Arrow in 2005, is a gripping narrative that unfolds in the high-stakes world of espionage and political intrigue. The story begins with the outgoing President granting a full pardon to Joel Backman, a former Washington power broker who has spent six years in federal prison. This controversial decision is influenced by the CIA, which believes Backman possesses secrets that could threaten global security. Following his release, Backman is given a new identity and relocated to Italy, setting the stage for a tense game of survival.
Readers will find a complex plot that explores themes of power, betrayal, and the shadowy operations of intelligence agencies. As Backman adjusts to his new life, the CIA’s plan to leak his location to various international players adds layers of suspense and danger. The narrative delves into the moral ambiguities of political decisions and the lengths to which agencies will go to protect their interests. With 467 pages of intricate storytelling, this edition of The Broker invites readers into a world where survival is uncertain and trust is a rare commodity.
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In his final hours in the Oval Office the outgoing President grants a full pardon to Joel Backman, a notorious Washington power broker who has spent the last six years hidden away in a federal prison. It’s a controversial move, but what no one else knows is that the presidential pardon comes as a result of enormous pressure from the CIA. They claim that Backman may have obtained secrets that would compromise the world’s most sophisticated satellite surveillance system.
Backman is quietly smuggled out of the country in a military cargo plane; he is given a new name, a new identity, and a new home in Italy. Eventually, once 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’s no chance of that. The question the CIA needs answered is: who will kill him?
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