Bill Clinton s first novel gets TV adaptation

Los Angeles Sep 23 (IANS) "The President Is Missing" an upcoming first novel by former US President Bill Clinton and his collaborator-author James Patterson will be adapted into a TV series.

The television rights of the novel has been acquired by cable network Showtime reports variety.com.

"I m really enjoying writing this book and working with Jim. And I can t wait to see Showtime bring the characters to life " Clinton said.

Set to be published in 2018 the book tells the story of an incumbent US president s disappearance with a level of detail that only someone who has held the office can know.

Clinton and Patterson s collaboration on the novel marks the first time an American President has ever co-authored a thriller.

The 42nd President of the US Clinton has written bestselling non-fiction books including "My Life" "Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy Between Hope and History" "Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World" and "Putting People First: How We Can All Change America".

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