Overview

• 'The First Gentleman' marks the third collaboration between former President Bill Clinton and bestselling author James Patterson.
• The novel follows a president’s husband on trial for murder as two journalists race to uncover political sabotage.
• Clinton said he drew on his routine morning runs at the White House to shape the book’s realistic portrayal of life in the executive residence.
• His security detail gifted him a box of M&M’s on his 100th run, a keepsake he still holds today.
• Through its focus on personal struggles and political intrigue, the thriller emphasizes the human side of presidential life.