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Richard North Patterson

Richard North Patterson is the author of fifteen novels – including Balance of Power, The Race and Eclipse – eight of which were consecutive international bestsellers. Formerly a trial lawyer, Patterson was the SEC’s liaison to the Watergate special prosecutor, and he has also served on the boards of several Washington advocacy groups. Richard lives in San Francisco with his partner, Dr Nancy Clair.