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The President Is Missing
James Patterson, Bill Clinton · Book · 2018
If you loved The President Is Missing, you were hooked by the way high-stakes geopolitical conspiracies force individuals to navigate dangerous, hidden corridors of power.
Films on the same thread
Absolute Power
Clint Eastwood · Film · 1997
Shares 2 threads with The President Is Missing: Conspiracy, Political Thriller.
Much like the precarious position of the protagonist in The President Is Missing, this film traps an ordinary person in a deadly game involving the highest levels of presidential corruption.
Heads of State
Ilya Naishuller · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with The President Is Missing: Political Intrigue.
If the global stakes in The President Is Missing kept you glued to the page, you will appreciate this high-octane look at heads of state navigating a massive international conspiracy.
Searching
Aneesh Chaganty · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with The President Is Missing: Techno-Thriller.
The President Is Missing relies on digital footprints to drive its suspense, and you will find that same urgent, modern investigative intensity as a father tracks his missing daughter online.
In the Line of Fire
Wolfgang Petersen · Film · 1993
Shares a thread with The President Is Missing: Political Thriller.
This film captures the same tension found in The President Is Missing by focusing on the intense, claustrophobic responsibility of protecting the leader of the free world from imminent threats.
Series on the same thread
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Graham Roland · Series · 2018
Shares 3 threads with The President Is Missing: Political Intrigue, Political Thriller, Techno-Thriller.
Fans of the espionage elements in The President Is Missing will enjoy watching a desk analyst thrust into the front lines of a global, high-stakes political cat and mouse game.
The Blacklist
Jon Bokenkamp · Series · 2013
Explores: Criminal Consultant, Unlikely Partnership, Moral Ambiguity.
The moral ambiguity and dangerous partnerships that define The President Is Missing are mirrored here as an unlikely ally helps the FBI navigate the dark, hidden layers of international criminality.
The Night Agent
Shawn Ryan · Series · 2023
Shares 2 threads with The President Is Missing: Political Intrigue, Political Thriller.
This series perfectly echoes the conspiracy-laden atmosphere of The President Is Missing, pairing an FBI agent with a tech expert to expose a deep, systemic threat to national security.
Designated Survivor
David Guggenheim · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with The President Is Missing: Political Thriller.
If the sudden national crisis in The President Is Missing gripped you, this story of an accidental president forced to lead during a total government collapse will be equally compelling.
Podcasts on the same thread
Bag Man
Rachel Maddow, MS NOW · Podcast · 2023
Explores: corruption, political scandal, accountability.
Those fascinated by the political maneuvering in The President Is Missing will appreciate this deep dive into a real-world, high-level scandal that highlights the fragility of governmental integrity.
Passenger List
Passenger List and Radiotopia · Podcast · 2025
The mystery surrounding a vanishing flight captures the same sense of urgent, large-scale disappearance that drives the central plot of The President Is Missing from the very first page.
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Common questions
Is The President Is Missing a collaboration between two different authors?
Yes, The President Is Missing is a thriller collaboration written by James Patterson and former President Bill Clinton. The novel combines Patterson's experience as a bestselling author with Clinton's unique insight into the hidden passageways of power and politics.
Was The President Is Missing a New York Times bestseller?
Yes, The President Is Missing reached the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list. It has been described by author Michael Connelly as an undeniably gripping ride that moves with the speed of Air Force One.
Does The President Is Missing deal with political threats?
The President Is Missing focuses on a high-stakes narrative where the protagonist confronts a threat so massive that it jeopardizes the nation. The story explores the complexities of power and politics from the perspective of a leader facing an unprecedented crisis.
Who wrote The President Is Missing?
The President Is Missing was co-authored by James Patterson and former President Bill Clinton. The book represents a unique partnership between a world-renowned novelist and a former United States president to create a thriller centered on the inner workings of government.