From the Publisher
A gripping thriller debut, set deep in the heart of the
world''s most powerful political arena
A year ago, fresh out of Harvard Law School, Mike Ford landed his
dream job at the Davies Group, Washington''s most powerful
consulting firm. Now, he''s staring down the barrel of a gun,
pursued by two of the world''s most dangerous men. To get out,
he''ll have to do all the things he thought he''d never do again:
lie, cheat, steal-and this time, maybe even kill.
Mike grew up in a world of small-stakes con men, learning lessons
at his father''s knee. His hard-won success in college and law
school was his ticket out. As the Davies Group''s rising star, he
rubs shoulders with "The 500," the elite men and women who really
run Washington -- and the world. But peddling influence, he soon
learns, is familiar work: even with a pedigree, a con is still a
con.
Combining the best elements of political intrigue and
heart-stopping action, THE 500 is an explosive debut, one that
calls to mind classic thrillers like The Firm and
Presumed Innocent. In Mike Ford, readers will discover a
new hero who learns that the higher the climb, the harder -- and
deadlier -- the fall.
About the Author
Matthew Quirk studied history and literature at Harvard College.
After graduation, he spent five years at The Atlantic
reporting on crimes, private military contractors, the opium trade,
terrorism prosecutions, and international gangs. He lives in
Washington, D.C.
About the Book
A former con artist is plucked from his Harvard Law School classroom and becomes an associate at Washington's most high-powered consulting firm. Quickly pulled into a seductive, dangerous web of power and corruption, he struggles to find his way out.
Format: Hardcover
Published: June 5, 2012
Publisher: Little, Brown And Company
Language: English
The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10: 0316198625
ISBN - 13: 9780316198622
