“State of Terror” by Hillary Rodham Clinton & Louise Penny

This book is truly a thriller. Not a genre I usually choose, but I was attracted by the authors. Hillary is well-known as the person who might have been the first female President of the United States. Louise is one of my favourite mystery writers, and I appreciated the occasional references to the small Canadian village where her crimes are often set.

The story moves at a breathtaking pace, in a United States just recovering from four years under an idiotic, possibly deranged conservative president. The main character is the female U.S. Secretary of State, and there are many other characters of interest, some obviously based on well-known world leaders. It’s absolutely gripping, with an authenticity that’s enhanced by Hillary’s experience, and it celebrates women’s skills and support for each other. Thoroughly recommended.

These two women collaborate
to write a book that’s simply great