The Boomerang: A Thriller

The Boomerang: A Thriller

by Robert Bailey

4.6 (31,128)

4.6 stars from 31,128 reviews. One of the highest rated Thriller books we track.

Published by Thomas & MercerPublished 2025-05-01

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Fans of these authors will like this...

  • John Grisham
  • David Baldacci
  • James Patterson

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  • The Firm
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Perfect for you if...

  • You love political thrillers with real stakes and intricate conspiracies that feel uncomfortably plausible.
  • You want a protagonist who isn't a detective or spy but an ordinary person forced into extraordinary circumstances.
  • You enjoyed Grisham's early work and want that same page-turning tension with modern political weight.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer character-driven literary fiction over plot-driven suspense and twists.
  • You're looking for a cosy mystery or something light. This gets dark and the stakes are personal.
  • You need a morally clear hero. Eli makes hard choices that blur the lines between right and necessary.

About this book

The president of the United States has terminal cancer, a secret known only to a few, including Chief of Staff Eli James. When the president's condition unexpectedly improves, Eli faces his own crisis: his daughter is diagnosed with cancer. Desperate to help her, he seeks advice from a top pharmaceutical lobbyist, but the encounter raises troubling questions. Investigating further, Eli uncovers a massive cover-up involving billions of dollars and millions of lives. Armed with this dangerous knowledge, he flees west with his family. To protect them, he partners with land baron Nester "the Beast" Sanchez, a figure known for ruthless tactics. As tensions escalate, Eli finds himself in conflict with the government he once served. The story follows his struggle to save his daughter while navigating an increasingly dangerous situation, raising questions about whether he can reach an agreement with his former allies or if confrontation is inevitable.

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Currently #2,526 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.6★ from 31,128 reviews

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