Protect and Defend

In "Protect and Defend," Richard North Patterson presents a gripping narrative centered on a newly elected president who seizes the opportunity to nominate a chief justice to the Supreme Court. The nominee, a respected judge, faces challenges from a hidden personal secret and a contentious abortion case involving a teenage girl against her pro-life parents. As the president navigates the politically charged waters, the Senate majority leader is determined to sabotage the nomination, creating a complex interplay of ambition and ethics. This novel offers a unique perspective on the judicial system and its intersection with politics at the dawn of the 21st century.