Bill Clinton is an American politician and author who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. After his presidency, Clinton published several books, including My Life, a best-selling autobiography, and collaborated with author James Patterson on The President Is Missing, a thriller novel.

James Patterson is an American author known for his thriller novels, including the Alex Cross series. He has also worked on collaborative projects, one of the most notable being The President Is Missing with Bill Clinton. Patterson is recognized as one of the best-selling authors of all time.