Executive Privilege by Phillip Margolin grabs the reader right away and doesn't let go until the final page is turned. This novel was fast paced, action packed and interesting.
In this gripping novel, there are two story lines that merge together. They take place across the country from one another; one in Washington, DC and the other in Portland, Oregon. In Washington, DC, an ex cop is given an assignment to follow a young college student as she works for one of the candidates in the upcoming Presidential election. What should have been a simple assignment turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse. There is also a serial killer on the loose in DC - the DC Ripper. He is killing young women and has a very specific MO. But his latest victim doesn't fit the MO perfectly. In Portland, a young law firm associate is given a pro bono case to help a serial killer who is on death row with an appeal. The associate begins an investigation into one of the killings in which the serial killer claims innocence. The connection between the two just may be the President of the United States.
I received this book as a free eBook offer for my nook. I was skeptical at first, thinking that it must not be that good if it is free, but was pleasantly surprised. This book was a page turner from the beginning, and left the reader thinking about how difficult it might be to escape those who have the most power in this country. At times it got a little political, but not so much as to become irritating. If you are looking for a good mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat, read this one! I have not read any of Phillip Margolin's other books, but after reading this one, I will not look past him again.
Happy Reading!
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