Douglas Kennedy's novels include the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Pursuit of Happiness, A Special Relationship, The Woman in the Fifth and The Moment. He is also the author of three highly praised travel books. His work has been translated into twenty-two languages. In 2006 he was awarded the French decoration of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Born in Manhattan, he has two children and currently divides his time between London, Paris, Berlin and Maine.
State of the Union has the feel of a handgun primed for Russian roulette. The climax, when past and future collide, is explosive * The Times * The story is sit-up-until-3am readable, the wide-ranging cast of highly individual characters is beautifully handled * Sunday Times * Kennedy is a complete genius when it comes to understanding the minds of stylish but troubled women. What's more, he does so enthrallingly and movingly * Daily Mirror * Extremely clever and consistently engaging * Independent on Sunday * A mesmerising page-turner * Sunday Express *