A gripping political thriller by Bill Clinton and James Patterson, first published in 2018. Combining Clinton's insider knowledge of the presidency with Patterson's trademark pacing, the novel became an international bestseller and is widely regarded as one of the strongest modern political thrillers.

The story follows President Jonathan Lincoln Duncan, who is facing a constitutional crisis, a hostile Congress, and the threat of impeachment. At the same time, U.S. intelligence agencies uncover evidence of an imminent cyberattack capable of crippling the nation's infrastructure. As suspicion grows that there is a traitor within the highest levels of government, the President makes a shocking decision—he secretly disappears from the White House.

Operating outside the public eye and even beyond the knowledge of many of his closest advisers, Duncan embarks on a covert mission to stop a catastrophic cyberweapon before it can be unleashed against the United States. With time running out, he must navigate political enemies, intelligence operatives, foreign adversaries, and personal danger while protecting national security and preserving democracy.

The novel blends political drama, espionage, cyber warfare, and action into a tense, globe-spanning race against time. Its depiction of White House decision-making, intelligence coordination, and national security procedures feels especially authentic thanks to Clinton's firsthand experience.

Rather than focusing solely on action, The President Is Missing explores leadership, public trust, constitutional responsibility, loyalty, and the vulnerabilities of an increasingly digital world.