State of Terror
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Hillary Rodham Clinton debuts as a thriller writer! Scheduled to be published in over 30 countries worldwide New York Times and Amazon bestseller American politician Hillary Rodham Clinton and Canadian mystery writer Louise Penny have released a thriller set in the turbulent world of international politics. This thriller, which garnered significant attention simply for being co-written by two celebrities, dramatically tells the story of people struggling to prevent terrorism and uncover the mastermind behind it. The protagonist is a woman in her late 50s who has just been inaugurated as the US Secretary of State. The protagonist, who resembles Clinton, as well as characters reminiscent of Trump, Putin, and Khomeini, and the vivid details of the diplomatic scene enhance the realism. An external enemy carrying out merciless terrorist attacks, and an internal enemy inciting the public and plotting conspiracies. Events occur simultaneously all over the world, creating a thrilling and unpredictable story. |
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After a 22-hour day that began with hosting a diplomatic breakfast as Secretary of State at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, attending high-level regional security talks, and trying to salvage a crucial trade deal that was suddenly falling apart, she ended her seemingly endless day by touring a fertilizer plant in Gangwon Province.
But this visit to the fertilizer plant was just an excuse to quickly visit the DMZ.
After completing that schedule, Ellen Adams stumbled onto her flight home.
After takeoff, the first thing she did was take off her shapewear and pour herself a glass of Chardonnay.
Then, for hours, I sent reports to my aides and the president, and read the memos I received.
No, at least I tried to, but I ended up falling asleep on top of the State Department report on the Icelandic embassy staff.
--- p.10
"Who are you?"
I checked the time and it was 2:35 in the morning.
"Sir," came Charles Boynton's voice.
It was heavy and dark.
"There was an explosion."
Ellen sat up and reached for her glasses.
"where?"
"London."
I felt a sense of relief mixed with guilt.
Fortunately, it's not America.
still.
She got out of bed and turned on the light.
"Explain."
Less than 45 minutes later, Secretary Adams was in the White House Situation Room.
--- p.36
"We've been weakened by the past four years of hiring, promoting, and rewarding people who would do anything to prop up a deranged president."
(……)
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
"Do you know what the president said when I pleaded with him and his supporters not to encourage nuclear weapons development?"
Ellen was afraid of what would come out, so she kept silent and couldn't bring herself to ask.
"What good are nuclear weapons if you can't use them?" Whitehead said, his face turning pale.
“If I had insisted more strongly… … .”
“But you did try,” Ellen said.
Whitehead groaned softly.
"That's what will be written on my tombstone.
〈Still, I tried〉… … .
“That’s important,” Ellen said.
"Because most people didn't try."
--- p.98~99
Ellen Adams knew there were a lot of bad guys in the world because she read the State Department briefing materials.
Regardless of gender, they did not hesitate to use any means necessary to achieve their goals.
Assad of Syria. Al-Quraysh of ISIS.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un.
Although diplomatic issues prevent her from saying so officially, Ellen Adams also secretly wanted to include Russia's Ivanov on the list.
--- p.118
Ellen stared at the face on the screen.
What was the author thinking as he got off the bus? Leaving people behind.
What else must have crossed his mind as he sat on the bus, watching the children fidgeting in their seats? There were teenagers talking on their cell phones, and weary office workers heading home from work.
How do you feel knowing everything…?
What would a terrorist think and feel if he knew innocent people were about to die?
But this visit to the fertilizer plant was just an excuse to quickly visit the DMZ.
After completing that schedule, Ellen Adams stumbled onto her flight home.
After takeoff, the first thing she did was take off her shapewear and pour herself a glass of Chardonnay.
Then, for hours, I sent reports to my aides and the president, and read the memos I received.
No, at least I tried to, but I ended up falling asleep on top of the State Department report on the Icelandic embassy staff.
--- p.10
"Who are you?"
I checked the time and it was 2:35 in the morning.
"Sir," came Charles Boynton's voice.
It was heavy and dark.
"There was an explosion."
Ellen sat up and reached for her glasses.
"where?"
"London."
I felt a sense of relief mixed with guilt.
Fortunately, it's not America.
still.
She got out of bed and turned on the light.
"Explain."
Less than 45 minutes later, Secretary Adams was in the White House Situation Room.
--- p.36
"We've been weakened by the past four years of hiring, promoting, and rewarding people who would do anything to prop up a deranged president."
(……)
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
"Do you know what the president said when I pleaded with him and his supporters not to encourage nuclear weapons development?"
Ellen was afraid of what would come out, so she kept silent and couldn't bring herself to ask.
"What good are nuclear weapons if you can't use them?" Whitehead said, his face turning pale.
“If I had insisted more strongly… … .”
“But you did try,” Ellen said.
Whitehead groaned softly.
"That's what will be written on my tombstone.
〈Still, I tried〉… … .
“That’s important,” Ellen said.
"Because most people didn't try."
--- p.98~99
Ellen Adams knew there were a lot of bad guys in the world because she read the State Department briefing materials.
Regardless of gender, they did not hesitate to use any means necessary to achieve their goals.
Assad of Syria. Al-Quraysh of ISIS.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un.
Although diplomatic issues prevent her from saying so officially, Ellen Adams also secretly wanted to include Russia's Ivanov on the list.
--- p.118
Ellen stared at the face on the screen.
What was the author thinking as he got off the bus? Leaving people behind.
What else must have crossed his mind as he sat on the bus, watching the children fidgeting in their seats? There were teenagers talking on their cell phones, and weary office workers heading home from work.
How do you feel knowing everything…?
What would a terrorist think and feel if he knew innocent people were about to die?
--- p.162
Publisher's Review
Hillary Rodham Clinton × Louise Penny
The birth of a thriller like never before
State of Terror, a thriller co-written by Hillary Rodham Clinton, the 67th Secretary of State of the United States, and Louise Penny, a Canadian writer in the tradition of classic mystery novels.
The mere fact that it was a combination of a world-famous politician and a novelist garnered significant attention.
This rare thriller, born from the combined power of Clinton's experience and Penny's pen, tells the story of those struggling to prevent terrorism and uncover its masterminds amidst the turbulent world of international politics.
It became a bestseller immediately after its local publication in October 2021, and has been published or is scheduled to be published in over 30 countries, including Korea.
Hillary Rodham Clinton draws on her vivid experiences as a longtime politician, including as Secretary of State, First Lady, Senator, and Presidential candidate, to create her first thriller novel.
The main character is a middle-aged female Secretary of State who resembles the author, and the subtle relationship between the President and the Secretary of State, who were rivals during their candidacy, is reminiscent of Obama and Hillary.
In addition, many characters are reminiscent of real people, such as Trump, Putin, and Khomeini.
The details of what happens in the diplomatic field also add to the realism.
As someone who was at the forefront of international politics, it is no exaggeration to say that what Hillary saw, heard, and felt is fully captured in the novel.
Coincidentally, the novel begins with the protagonist, newly appointed Secretary of State, visiting Seoul, concluding a meeting, stopping at the DMZ, and returning to the United States in shambles.
From the very first scene, readers are made aware that we too are part of complex international politics.
The protagonist, who initially went abroad to catch a terrorist, realizes that the enemy is not only outside.
A force that claimed to be the true patriots and would resort to violence to create the country they wanted had infiltrated deep into the White House.
Guarding against extremism and confronting violence and hatred is a task that transcends national boundaries and is a task for all humanity.
As Hillary Clinton said in her final words, “It’s up to us to make sure this novel stays a novel.”
Clinton's experience meets Penny's writing skills!
Women's Solidarity Shines in the Midst of Crisis
Louise Penny is the author of the Inspector Armand Gamache series, a mystery novel set in the small Canadian town of Three Pines, which won awards from the British Crime Writers' Association and the Canadian Crime Writers' Association.
The fast-paced development and the sentences that bring to life the complex inner lives of the characters, making it hard to feel the length of over 500 pages, are truly the work of a master.
Since the main character of this novel runs away to Three Pines, Inspector Armand Gamache makes a cameo appearance, so if you are a Penny fan, you can look forward to seeing Inspector Gamache's activities.
Beyond Clinton's authority and Penny's writing prowess, what makes this novel special is the friendship and solidarity between the women.
The main characters in State of Terror are mostly women, and the protagonist, who is tasked with saving the world, is not a blockbuster hero, but rather an ordinary middle-aged office worker.
When work gets tough, I think about having a drink and struggle with my relationships with my children or subordinates.
The protagonist overcomes the crisis through the solidarity of women who trust and help each other, while also exploiting the psychology of men who look down on such a protagonist.
While thrillers usually have romance as a spice, this novel is full of friendship.
This might have been possible because it was a novel written by two people who had actually been friends for a long time.
100% realism, 120% thrill
The enemy is not only outside!
The protagonist, Ellen Adams, is a blonde, blue-eyed, intelligent woman in her late fifties.
As the new U.S. Secretary of State, Yellen's mission is to repair the foreign relations and America's fallen status that the previous president ruined.
However, just one month after taking office, bombings occur in London and Paris, and fear grips the world.
Intelligence agencies around the world are busy working, but no group is stepping forward to claim responsibility for the crime.
Meanwhile, Anahita Dahir, a low-ranking State Department employee, realizes that a message she thought was spam and deleted was actually a warning about a terrorist attack.
Even when she tries to tell those around her that time is running out until the third attack, her superiors don't believe her.
Anahita, who is becoming anxious, tries to deliver a warning directly to Secretary of State Ellen… … .
Clinton and Penny have written a heart-pounding novel.
― Time
A novel that combines insider knowledge with thrilling action.
― The Wall Street Journal
A page-turner that's sometimes sinister, sometimes heartwarming.
― The New York Times
To go into too much detail about this suspenseful thriller would be to deprive the reader of its enjoyment.
Clinton's vivid knowledge of the State Department and foreign policy meets Penny's sophisticated genre flair.
― The Los Angeles Times
It's exciting from start to finish.
― The Washington Post
The protagonist, Adams, fights against sexism from the men around her while also finding support and friendship from the women around her.
State of Terror is a novel that strikes a chord with misogyny in Washington.
― USA Today
A thriller that will have you reading at your own pace, absorbing the fascinating details of how high-ranking politicians actually behave, while also making you want to read at a frantic pace, flustered by the terrifying sequence of events.
― 『Observer』
Bill Clinton and James Patterson have already written sequels, and I hope Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny will do the same.
― The Guardian
The birth of a thriller like never before
State of Terror, a thriller co-written by Hillary Rodham Clinton, the 67th Secretary of State of the United States, and Louise Penny, a Canadian writer in the tradition of classic mystery novels.
The mere fact that it was a combination of a world-famous politician and a novelist garnered significant attention.
This rare thriller, born from the combined power of Clinton's experience and Penny's pen, tells the story of those struggling to prevent terrorism and uncover its masterminds amidst the turbulent world of international politics.
It became a bestseller immediately after its local publication in October 2021, and has been published or is scheduled to be published in over 30 countries, including Korea.
Hillary Rodham Clinton draws on her vivid experiences as a longtime politician, including as Secretary of State, First Lady, Senator, and Presidential candidate, to create her first thriller novel.
The main character is a middle-aged female Secretary of State who resembles the author, and the subtle relationship between the President and the Secretary of State, who were rivals during their candidacy, is reminiscent of Obama and Hillary.
In addition, many characters are reminiscent of real people, such as Trump, Putin, and Khomeini.
The details of what happens in the diplomatic field also add to the realism.
As someone who was at the forefront of international politics, it is no exaggeration to say that what Hillary saw, heard, and felt is fully captured in the novel.
Coincidentally, the novel begins with the protagonist, newly appointed Secretary of State, visiting Seoul, concluding a meeting, stopping at the DMZ, and returning to the United States in shambles.
From the very first scene, readers are made aware that we too are part of complex international politics.
The protagonist, who initially went abroad to catch a terrorist, realizes that the enemy is not only outside.
A force that claimed to be the true patriots and would resort to violence to create the country they wanted had infiltrated deep into the White House.
Guarding against extremism and confronting violence and hatred is a task that transcends national boundaries and is a task for all humanity.
As Hillary Clinton said in her final words, “It’s up to us to make sure this novel stays a novel.”
Clinton's experience meets Penny's writing skills!
Women's Solidarity Shines in the Midst of Crisis
Louise Penny is the author of the Inspector Armand Gamache series, a mystery novel set in the small Canadian town of Three Pines, which won awards from the British Crime Writers' Association and the Canadian Crime Writers' Association.
The fast-paced development and the sentences that bring to life the complex inner lives of the characters, making it hard to feel the length of over 500 pages, are truly the work of a master.
Since the main character of this novel runs away to Three Pines, Inspector Armand Gamache makes a cameo appearance, so if you are a Penny fan, you can look forward to seeing Inspector Gamache's activities.
Beyond Clinton's authority and Penny's writing prowess, what makes this novel special is the friendship and solidarity between the women.
The main characters in State of Terror are mostly women, and the protagonist, who is tasked with saving the world, is not a blockbuster hero, but rather an ordinary middle-aged office worker.
When work gets tough, I think about having a drink and struggle with my relationships with my children or subordinates.
The protagonist overcomes the crisis through the solidarity of women who trust and help each other, while also exploiting the psychology of men who look down on such a protagonist.
While thrillers usually have romance as a spice, this novel is full of friendship.
This might have been possible because it was a novel written by two people who had actually been friends for a long time.
100% realism, 120% thrill
The enemy is not only outside!
The protagonist, Ellen Adams, is a blonde, blue-eyed, intelligent woman in her late fifties.
As the new U.S. Secretary of State, Yellen's mission is to repair the foreign relations and America's fallen status that the previous president ruined.
However, just one month after taking office, bombings occur in London and Paris, and fear grips the world.
Intelligence agencies around the world are busy working, but no group is stepping forward to claim responsibility for the crime.
Meanwhile, Anahita Dahir, a low-ranking State Department employee, realizes that a message she thought was spam and deleted was actually a warning about a terrorist attack.
Even when she tries to tell those around her that time is running out until the third attack, her superiors don't believe her.
Anahita, who is becoming anxious, tries to deliver a warning directly to Secretary of State Ellen… … .
Clinton and Penny have written a heart-pounding novel.
― Time
A novel that combines insider knowledge with thrilling action.
― The Wall Street Journal
A page-turner that's sometimes sinister, sometimes heartwarming.
― The New York Times
To go into too much detail about this suspenseful thriller would be to deprive the reader of its enjoyment.
Clinton's vivid knowledge of the State Department and foreign policy meets Penny's sophisticated genre flair.
― The Los Angeles Times
It's exciting from start to finish.
― The Washington Post
The protagonist, Adams, fights against sexism from the men around her while also finding support and friendship from the women around her.
State of Terror is a novel that strikes a chord with misogyny in Washington.
― USA Today
A thriller that will have you reading at your own pace, absorbing the fascinating details of how high-ranking politicians actually behave, while also making you want to read at a frantic pace, flustered by the terrifying sequence of events.
― 『Observer』
Bill Clinton and James Patterson have already written sequels, and I hope Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny will do the same.
― The Guardian
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Publication date: March 20, 2022
- Page count, weight, size: 568 pages | 838g | 148*224*35mm
- ISBN13: 9788932922010
- ISBN10: 8932922012
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