I bought this book after a review said that Brad Meltzer is the next John Grisham. Not with this one! The plot is ridiculous, the characters are not believable and the plot twists are contrived to keep the story moving towards it's insane conclusion. There are doses are reality in his descriptions of the inside of the White House but you can pick it up on West Wing. I almost put it down after the first ridiculous chapter but kept pressing forward, looking for the talent. Look elsewhere.