Book review: The First Lady - J. Patterson & B. DuBois

I must say that I was very intrigued by the blurb of this book. I read some Patterson's novels before and, although enjoyable, they are nothing that special in my view, I do forget their plots after closing the book. I read The President is missing and I was curios to see how the "female" version of it would plan out.
The novel starts well, gripping and building up curiosity, but the second half and the end is quite disappointing, too unrealistic and "fictional".

Overall rating:  6    Plot: 6   Writing style: 6,5   Cover:  6

Title: The First Lady

Author: James Patterson & Brendan DuBois
Publisher: Century
Pages: 368
Publication year: 2018

The Plot:

President Tucker is caught up in a media firestorm. The scandal of his affair has sent shockwaves through his re-election campaign, and threatens to derail everything he has worked for. To win the vote, he needs the First Lady to stand by his side.
But Grace Tucker has a mind of her own.
After years of compromise, unfulfilled promises, deception and betrayal, Grace refuses to give in to her husband's deamnds. Escaping the city and her Secret Service agents, she is officially off the radar. 
But did the First Lady run away? Or is she in far greater danger than anyone could have imagined?

The Authors:
James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author and philanthropist. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch and Wizard, and Private series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction and romance novels. His books have sold more than 300 million copies.

Brendan DuBois is an American mystery fiction and suspense writer. In this field he has twice won a Shamus Award for Best Short Story of the Year.