Bill Clinton co-writes another crime novel

Bill Clinton autographs his first novel with Paterson, The President is Missing

Bill Clinton autographs his first novel with Paterson, The President is Missing

Bill Clinton autographs his first novel with Patterson, The President is Missing

Former US president Bill Clinton will publish another crime novel, centred on the kidnapping of an American first daughter, co-author James Patterson said Thursday.

The two-term Democratic leader co-wrote the thriller entitled “The President’s Daughter” with renowned author Patterson, the pair’s second book following 2018’s behind-the-scenes White House drama “The President is Missing.”

The duo’s debut, centred on cyberattack dangers, sold more than 3 million copies.

“Working with @BillClinton has been a highlight of my career and I’m thrilled to have the chance to write with him again,” tweeted the American bestselling writer Patterson in announcing the new release.

According to a summary of the novel set for publication in the US June 2021, the plot centres on a former president who hopes to lay low after losing a second term, only to have an “imminent threat” to his daughter force him back into action.

The 73-year-old Clinton has written a number of books, including his post-presidential 2004 best-selling memoir “My Life.”

His own daughter Chelsea Clinton is also an author of several children’s books.

The prolific Patterson — famous for titles including “Kiss the Girls” and “Along Came a Spider” — is the globe’s top-earning author, with Forbes valuing him at $94 million.

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