David Baldacci Libros

Durante un trabajo en un barrio residencial, el ladrón Luther Whitney se convierte involuntariamente en testigo de una escena espantosa: una mujer es asesinada frente a él, después de que su borracho amante intenta violarla. El disparo mortal es realizado por un agente de seguridad, encargado de proteger a su jefe. Su jefe no es otro que el presidente de los Estados Unidos. Para su asombro, Luther observa cómo los colaboradores presidenciales eliminan fríamente todas las pruebas del asesinato. Aunque logra escapar, no pasa desapercibido. Conmovido por esta manifestación de corrupción y abuso de poder, decide exponer al jefe de Estado. Se enfrenta al desafío de revelar la asombrosa verdad y hacer que la justicia prevalezca.

"Will Robie es un asesino a sueldo del gobierno americano que no ha fallado un objetivo en su vida. Hasta que decide no asesinar a una madre durmiendo junto a sus hijos. Entonces debe huir de los suyos y en su camino se cruza Julie, una chica de 14 tambien en plena huida. Robie la salva y poco a poco va descubriendo que sus destinos estan m©Łs unidos de lo que cree."--

En Washington D.C., tras el asesinato del presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, un bibliotecario es encontrado muerto en un lugar cerrado. Caleb Shaw, su colega, descubre un libro valioso desaparecido y busca ayuda de un grupo excéntrico liderado por Oliver Stone, quien revela conexiones entre ambos casos y un oscuro tráfico de secretos.

Sidney Archer has it all: a loving husband, a successful career, and a beloved daughter. But when a plane crashes in Virginia, her world unravels, leaving her unable to trust anyone. Jason Archer, a promising executive at Triton Global, is entangled in a dangerous game, planning to vanish and leaving Sidney to untangle his web of lies. As an air crash investigation team seeks answers about the mysterious crash of the plane he was supposed to be on, a seasoned FBI agent probes deeper into the case. The search for Jason spans from Seattle to Washington, D.C., and beyond, revealing a complex world of advanced technology, high-stakes corporate deals, and fierce financial rivalries. Amidst the chaos, powerful minds clash, and ruthless individuals engage in intimidation, while security experts profit from the turmoil. The shocking truth behind Jason's disappearance leads to a sinister conspiracy involving the murder of a key figure in the country. With the help of the astute FBI agent Lee Sawyer, Sidney plunges into a violent quest for answers, navigating a landscape strewn with dead bodies and dark secrets.

Después de veinticinco años en la cárcel militar de Fort Jackson, Rufus Harms recibe una carta impactante. Descubre que el asesinato por el que fue condenado (el homicidio de una niña en una base militar) fue cometido bajo el efecto de una potente droga inyectada por alguien que luego decidió sacrificarlo, encerrándolo para siempre. Rufus decide apelar a la Corte Suprema, pero lo que sigue es una serie de terribles crímenes: todos los involucrados en su solicitud de revisión mueren, comenzando por el canciller de la corte, Michael Fiske. Rufus escapa por poco de un intento de asesinato, mientras a su alrededor se desata el caos. Entonces decide evadirse y enfrentar un oscuro y despiadado complot con su única arma: la verdad. Se une a él el hermano de Michael Fiske, John, abogado y ex policía. Juntos desvelarán una increíble red de poderes ocultos, encubrimientos y misterios, hasta llegar a un descubrimiento escalofriante.

Nicolas Creel is a man on a mission. He heads up the world's largest defense contractor, The Ares Corporation. Dick Pender is the man Creel retains to "perception manage" his company to even more riches by manipulating international conflicts. But Creel may have an even grander plan in mind. Shaw, a man with no first name and a truly unique past, has a different agenda. Reluctantly doing the bidding of a secret multi-national intelligence agency, he travels the globe to keep it safe and at peace. Willing to do anything to get back to the top of her profession, Katie James is a journalist who has just gotten the break of a lifetime: the chance to interview the sole survivor of a massacre that has left every nation stunned. In this terrifying, global thriller, these characters' lives will collide head-on as a series of events is set in motion that could change the world as we know it. An utterly spellbinding story that feels all too real, THE WHOLE TRUTH delivers all the twists and turns, emotional drama, unforgettable characters, and can't-put-it-down pacing that readers expect from David Baldacci-and still goes beyond anything he's written before.

Un audaz secuestro transforma una fiesta infantil en Camp David en una pesadilla de seguridad nacional. Sean King y Michelle Maxwell, exagentes secretos, se ven obligados a investigar para rescatar a la niña secuestrada. A medida que avanza la trama, la línea entre amigos y enemigos se vuelve confusa y peligrosa.

"John Carr, alias Oliver Stone, uno de los más hábiles asesinos del país, contempla, tal vez por última vez, la Casa Blanca desde el parque Lafayette, cuando una bomba explota delante de aquella. Carr deberá averiguar qui én es el responsable."--Casadellibro.

There is something particularly unsettling about the body most recently found in Wrightsburg's forest. The murderer left a watch on his victim's wrist with a strange symbol on it--an act that suggests that this is the first of more killings to come. The method is cold and methodical: his victims continue to be found wearing a watch set to a particular time of day. When a copycat killer emerges, the case has become too complicated for the local police department, and former secret service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are called into the investigation.

David Baldacci, conocido por sus emocionantes thrillers legales, ofrece un giro refrescante en esta historia de esperanza y maravilla ambientada en Virginia. En 1940, tras un trágico accidente automovilístico que cobra la vida de su padre y deja a su madre Amanda en un estado catatónico, los hermanos Lou y Oz son enviados desde Nueva York a vivir con su bisabuela Louisa en su granja. Las duras realidades de la vida rural impactan a los niños, que aún lidian con su pérdida. A medida que se adaptan a su nuevo entorno, descubren un mundo lleno de desafíos y recompensas inesperadas. Lou, que aspira a ser escritora como su padre, encuentra inspiración en el paisaje de los Apalaches y en las personas resilientes que la rodean. La narrativa captura bellamente momentos de descubrimiento, como cuando Louisa revela la belleza oculta en la naturaleza, ilustrando el tema de encontrar milagros en la vida cotidiana. Baldacci equilibra hábilmente el desarrollo de personajes ricos con una trama sencilla, que, aunque predecible en sus desenlaces, no resta valor al viaje emocional. La nostalgia juega un papel importante, recordando a los lectores temas familiares mientras celebra el poder de la esperanza y la resiliencia.

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Vega Jane nunca ha salido de Amargura, un pueblo donde nadie lo ha hecho. Sin embargo, tras la desaparición de Quentin Hermes, Vega descubre que él no solo se fue, sino que lo perseguían. Ella se embarca en una peligrosa búsqueda para descifrar las pistas que él dejó.

Set against the backdrop of 1968 Virginia, this courtroom drama follows a white lawyer, Jack Lee, who steps outside his comfort zone to defend Jerome Washington, a Black man wrongfully accused of murder. Partnering with Desiree DuBose, a dedicated Black lawyer from Chicago, they confront a biased legal system and a formidable prosecutor. Their contrasting backgrounds highlight the challenges they face, but together they strive for justice in a time when the Civil Rights movement's gains are under threat, seeking a fair trial against overwhelming odds.

This title contains two novels by David Baldacci - 'Absolute Power' and 'Total Control'.

This gripping thriller introduces Travis Devine, a character embroiled in a high-stakes narrative filled with tension and intrigue. As an international bestselling author, David Baldacci weaves a compelling story that promises suspense and unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The novel explores themes of justice and morality, making it a must-read for fans of intense, fast-paced thrillers.

When a convicted killer is saved by another man's confession, Amos Decker, now an FBI special task force detective, must find the truth in this "utterly absorbing" #1 New York Times bestseller (Associated Press). Convicted murderer Melvin Mars is counting down the last hours before his execution--for the violent killing of his parents twenty years earlier--when he's granted an unexpected reprieve. Another man has confessed to the crime. Amos Decker, newly hired on an FBI special task force, takes an interest in Mars's case after discovering the striking similarities to his own life: Both men were talented football players with promising careers cut short by tragedy. Both men's families were brutally murdered. And in both cases, another suspect came forward, years after the killing, to confess to the crime. A suspect who may or may not have been telling the truth. The confession has the potential to make Melvin Mars--guilty or not--a free man. Who wants Mars out of prison? And why now? But when a member of Decker's team disappears, it becomes clear that something much larger--and more sinister--than just one convicted criminal's life hangs in the balance. Decker will need all of his extraordinary brainpower to stop an innocent man from being executed.

Atlee Pine’s quest to find her missing sister reaches an explosive climax in this bestselling series from David Baldacci.

While competing with a rival restaurant for the winning float in the Founder's Day parade, nine-year-old Freddy Funkhouser constructs a batch of animated French fries in his secret laboratory that come to life after receiving an enormous jolt of electricity

Set against the backdrop of wartime London, the story follows three strangers from diverse backgrounds as they navigate the challenges of one of history's most devastating conflicts. Their paths intersect in unexpected ways, revealing the resilience of the human spirit amidst chaos and uncertainty. Themes of camaraderie, survival, and the impact of war on personal lives are explored as these characters confront their fears and forge connections in a time of turmoil.

The second thrilling novel featuring Travis Devine from the international bestselling author David Baldacci.

FBI Agent Atlee Pine's search for her sister Mercy clashes with military investigator John Puller's high-stakes case, leading them both deep into a global conspiracy -- from which neither of them will escape unscathed.For many long years, Atlee Pine was tormented by uncertainty after her twin sister, Mercy, was abducted at the age of six and never seen again. Now, just as Atlee is pressured to end her investigation into Mercy's disappearance, she finally gets her most promising breakthrough yet: the identity of her sister's kidnapper, Ito Vincenzo.With time running out, Atlee and her assistant Carol Blum race to Vincenzo's last known location in Trenton, New Jersey -- and unknowingly stumble straight into John Puller's case, blowing his arrest during a drug ring investigation involving a military installation.Stunningly, Pine and Puller's joint investigation uncovers a connection between Vincenzo's family and a breathtaking scheme that strikes at the very heart of global democracy. Peeling back the layers of deceit, lies and cover-ups, Atlee finally discovers the truth about what happened to Mercy. And that truth will shock Pine to her very core.

#1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci returns with his next blockbuster thriller.

After alleged serial killer Edgar Roy is apprehended and locked away in a mental facility private investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are called in by Roy's lawyer – an old friend of Sean King – to look into the case. But their investigation is derailed before it begins: while en route to their first meeting with the lawyer, King and Maxwell discover his dead body. A rash of terrifying events begins to unfold and it is up to King and Maxwell to uncover the truth: is Roy a killer or not? But the more they dig into his past, the more they are bombarded with obstacles, half-truths, and dead ends that make filtering the facts nearly impossible. As each new theory brings a new revelation, King and Maxwell will be pushed to the limit. Could this deadly case be the one that leaves the duo permanently parted?

Oliver Stone is the most wanted man in America; no, not the maverick filmmaker Oliver Stone but the covert agent whose real name is John Carr. Men in the highest circles of power want him dead, and they want him dead quickly, because he knows too many of their deepest secrets. The members of the secretive Camel Club, on the other hand, not only want him alive; they are willing to risk their own lives to save their leader and friend. All of which sets up David Baldacci's thriller of relentless intensity, a perfect follow-up to his acclaimed Stone Cold .

Amos Decker and his FBI partner Alex Jamison are visiting his hometown of Burlington, Ohio, when he's approached by an unfamiliar man. But he instantly recognizes the man's name: Meryl Hawkins. He's the first person Decker ever arrested for murder back when he was a young detective. Though a dozen years in prison have left Hawkins unrecognizably aged and terminally ill, one thing hasn't changed: He maintains he never committed the murders. Could it be possible that Decker made a mistake all those years ago? As he starts digging into the old case, Decker finds a startling connection to a new crime that he may be able to prevent, if only he can put the pieces together quickly enough.

From the author of The 6:20 Man, "Memory Man" Amos Decker--an FBI consultant with perfect recall--delves into a bewildering double homicide in this new thriller in David Baldacci's #1 New York Times bestselling series. When Amos Decker is called to South Florida to investigate a double homicide, the case appears straightforward: A federal judge and her bodyguard have been found dead, the judge's face sporting a blindfold with two eye holes crudely cut out, a clear sign that she'd made one too many enemies over her years on the bench. What at first seems cut and dry is anything but: Not only did the judge have more enemies than Decker can count--from violent gang members, drug dealers, and smugglers to a resentful ex-husband--but the bodyguard presents additional conundrums that muddy the waters even further. Who was the real target in this vicious attack? Meanwhile, Decker must contend with a series of unsettling changes, including a new partner--Special Agent Frederica "Freddie" White--and a devastating event that brings Decker's own tragic past back to the present . . . and forces him to reckon with his future. As potential witnesses start disappearing, Decker and White are inexorably pulled down a twisted tunnel of secrets, crimes, and scandal--at the end of which lies Decker's deadliest threat yet.

The small, remote Bayou town hasn't changed and its residents remember Robie as a wild sports star and girl magnet. He left a lot of hearts broken, and a lot of people angry.Will and his father, Dan, are estranged, and his mother left years ago. When he visits Dan in jail, he finds that time hasn't healed old wounds. There's too much bad blood between the men, and although Will feels no good will come of staying around, he is persuaded to confront his demons by fellow agent Jessica Reel.This is the fourth thriller in the Will Robie and Jessica Reel series following on from The Innocent, The Hit and The Target.

The number one bestselling author returns with another highly charged thriller taking Amos Decker, who has proved one of his readers' favourite characters to date, on an action-packed investigation with all the trademark twists and turns which make David Baldacci one of the world's favourite storytellers.

John Puller may be the US Army's most tenacious investigator, but he is not equipped to face the truth about his mother's disappearance thirty years ago. New evidence has come to light suggesting that Puller's father -- a highly decorated army veteran -- may have murdered his wife. When Puller's friend, intelligence operative Veronica Knox, arrived on the scene, he realized that there is far more to this case than he first thought. He knows that nothing will prevent him from discovering what really happened to his mother -- even proving that his father is a killer. Meanwhile, Paul Rogers has just been paroled after spending ten years in a high-security prison for murder. And with his freedom comes a desire to pay back old debts. Harbouring a dark past that changed him in unimaginable ways, Rogers embarks on a journey across the country, set on a path of revenge against the people who took away his humanity. As both men uncover a trail of deception that stretches back decades, they realize that the truth will bind them together in ways they could never have imagined

David Baldacci returns with the next blockbuster thriller in his #1 New York Times bestselling Memory Man series featuring detective Amos Decker--the man who can forget nothing. Amos Decker and his journalist friend Alex Jamison are visiting the home of Alex's sister in Barronville, a small town in western Pennsylvania that has been hit hard economically. When Decker is out on the rear deck of the house talking with Alex's niece, a precocious eight-year-old, he notices flickering lights and then a spark of flame in the window of the house across the way. When he goes to investigate he finds two dead bodies inside and it's not clear how either man died. But this is only the tip of the iceberg. There's something going on in Barronville that might be the canary in the coal mine for the rest of the country. Faced with a stonewalling local police force, and roadblocks put up by unseen forces, Decker and Jamison must pull out all the stops to solve the case. And even Decker's infallible memory may not be enough to save them.

The President knows it's a perilous, high-risk assignment. If he gives the order, he has the opportunity to take down a global menace, once and for all. If the mission fails, he would face certain impeachment, and the threats against the nation would multiply. So the president turns to the one team that can pull off the impossible: Will Robie and his partner, Jessica Reel. Together, Robie and Reel's talents as assassins are unmatched. But there are some in power who don't trust the pair. They doubt their willingness to follow orders. And they will do anything to see that the two assassins succeed, but that they do not survive. As they prepare for their mission, Reel faces a personal crisis that could well lead old enemies right to her doorstep, resurrecting the ghosts of her earlier life and bringing stark danger to all those close to her. And all the while, Robie and Reel are stalked by a new adversary: an unknown and unlikely assassin, a woman who has trained her entire life to kill, and who has her own list of targets--a list that includes Will Robie and Jessica Reel.

The third title in the John Puller series to follow Zero Day and The Forgotten. Puller has returned from his latest case in Florida to learn that his brother, on death row for national security crimes, has escaped. Preliminary investigations show that he may have had help in his breakout. Now he's on the run, and in disguise, and he's the military's number one target.

Now available in a tall Premium Edition, Baldacci's instant #1 "New York Times" bestseller brings back Oliver Stone and his Camel Club as they try to save the life of a beautiful con-artist, implicate a shady casino king, and solve a string of murders of D.C. political staffers.

Vega Jane and the End of Time (previously published in the USA as The Stars Below) is the fourth and stunning final instalment in master storyteller David Baldacci's bestselling fantasy adventure series for children, now in a revised and re-illustrated edition.

An FBI agent in the Hostage and Rescue Team becomes the only survivor of a particularly brutal ambush of his squad. An investigation takes place to discover why he - and no-one else - was spared.

Amos Decker would forever remember all three of their violent deaths in the most paralyzing shade of blue. It would cut into him at unpredictable moments, like a gutting knife made of colored light. He would never be free from it.' When Amos Decker returned home eighteen months ago to find the bodies of his wife and only daughter, he didn't think he could carry on living. Overwhelmed with grief, he saw his life spiral out of control, losing his job as a detective, his house and his self-respect. But when his former partner in the police, Mary Lancaster, visits to tell him that someone has confessed to the murder of his family, he knows he owes it to his wife and child to seek justice for them. As Decker comes to terms with the news, tragedy strikes at the local school. Thirteen teenagers are gunned down, and the killer is at large. Following the serious brain injury Amos suffered as a professional footballer, he gained a remarkable gift - and the police believe that this unusual skill will assist in the hunt for the killer. Amos must endure the memories he would rather forget, and when new evidence links the murders, he is left with only one option. Memory Man by David Baldacci will stay with you long after the turn of the final page.

Skilled assassin Will Robie is asked by the U.S. government to track down fellow assassin Jessica Reel, who has gone rogue, but during his pursuit of Reel, Robie realizes that her betrayal may be concealing a larger threat that could impact the whole world.

John Puller investigates the death of his Aunt Betsy. Though her death seems to have been an accident, Puller received a letter from her before her death that may indicate otherwise.

In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller, when two former Secret Service agents investigate a message from a soldier who was supposedly killed, they're determined to protect his son...even if they pay for it with their lives. It seems at first like a simple, tragic story. Tyler Wingo, a teenage boy, learns the awful news that his father, a soldier, was killed in action in Afghanistan. Then the extraordinary happens: Tyler receives a communication from his father...after his supposed death. Tyler hires Sean and Michelle to solve the mystery surrounding his father. But their investigation quickly leads to deeper, more troubling questions. Could Tyler's father really still be alive? What was his true mission? Could Tyler be the next target? Sean and Michelle soon realize that they've stumbled on to something bigger and more treacherous than anyone could have imagined. And as their hunt for the truth leads them relentlessly to the highest levels of power and to uncovering the most clandestine of secrets, Sean and Michelle are determined to help and protect Tyler--though they may pay for it with their lives.

In a world filled with danger and deception, Vega Jane must rally her allies to confront a powerful enemy threatening her home. As she uncovers hidden truths about her past and the forces at play, Vega's courage and leadership are put to the ultimate test. The story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the fight for justice, as Vega navigates treacherous challenges and discovers her true potential. With a blend of adventure and magic, this installment promises thrilling twists and an engaging journey for readers.

A TRAGIC DISAPPEARANCE After a harrowing, otherworldly confrontation on the shores of Exmouth, Massachussetts, Special Agent A.X.L. Pendergast is missing, presumed dead. A SHOCKING RETURN Sick with grief, Pendergast's ward, Constance, retreats to her chambers beneath the family mansion at 891 Riverside Drive – only to be taken captive by a shadowy figure from the past. AN INTERNATIONAL MANHUNT Proctor, Pendergast's longtime bodyguard, springs to action, pursuing Constance's kidnapper through cities, across oceans, and into wastelands unknown. BUT IN THIS WORLD, NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS And by the time Proctor discovers the truth, a terrifying mechanism has stirred – and it may already be too late...

#1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci returns with his next blockbuster thriller.

Amos Decker, David Baldacci's unique special agent, who suffered a head injury that resulted in giving him the gift of a remarkable memory takes on another case in The Fix.Walter Dabney is a family man. A loving husband and the father of four grown daughters, he's built a life many would be proud of. But then the unthinkable happens.Standing outside the FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC, Dabney shoots school teacher Anne Berkshire in cold blood before turning the gun on himself.One of the many witnesses is Amos Decker; a man who forgets nothing and sees what most miss. Baffled by what appears to be a seemingly senseless and random killing, Decker is thrust into the investigation to determine what drove this family man to pull the trigger. As part of an FBI special task force, Decker and the team delve into the lives of Dabney and Berkshire to find a connection that doesn't seem to exist. What they do find are secrets that stretch back a lifetime and reveal a current plot of impending destruction that will send the world reeling, placing Decker and his team squarely in the crosshairs.

Evan Waller is a monster. He has built a fortune from his willingness to buy and sell anything... and anyone. In search of new opportunities, Waller has just begun a new business venture: one that could lead to millions of deaths all over the globe. On Waller's trail is Shaw, the mysterious operative from The Whole Truth, who must prevent Waller from closing his latest deal. Shaw's one chance to bring him down will come in the most unlikely of places: a serene, bucolic village in Provence. But Waller's depravity and ruthlessness go deeper than Shaw knows. And now, there is someone else pursuing Waller in Provence - Reggie Campion, an agent for a secret vigilante group headquartered in a musty old English estate - and she has an agenda of her own. Hunting the same man and unaware of each other's mission, Shaw and Reggie will be caught in a deadly duel of nerve and wits. Hitchcockian in its intimate buildup of suspense and filled with the remarkable characters, breathtaking plot turns, and blockbuster finale that are David Baldacci's hallmarks, Deliver Us From Evil will be one of the most gripping thrillers of the year.

Two Secret Service agents sworn to guard their protectees lost them in a single moment...and in this #1 New York Times bestseller, they're about to learn that the violence has just begun. Michelle Maxwell has just wrecked her promising career at the Secret Service. Against her instincts, she let a presidential candidate out of her sight for the briefest moment and the man whose safety was her responsibility vanished into thin air. Sean King knows how the younger agent feels. Eight years earlier, the hard-charging Secret Service agent allowed his attention to be diverted for a split second. And the candidate he was protecting was gunned down before his eyes. Now Michelle and Sean are about to see their destinies converge. Drawn into a maze of lies, secrets, and deadly coincidences, the two discredited agents uncover a shocking truth: that the separate acts of violence that shattered their lives were really a long time in the making--and are a long way from over

Will Robie and Jessica Reel are two of the most lethal people alive. They're the ones the government calls in when the utmost secrecy is required to take out those who plot violence and mass destruction against the United States. And through every mission, one man has always had their backs: their CIA handler, code-named Blue Man. But now Blue Man is missing. Last seen in rural Colorado, Blue Man had taken a rare vacation to go fly fishing in his hometown when he disappeared off the grid. With no communications since, the team can't help but fear the worst. Sent to investigate, Robie and Reel arrive in the small town of Grand to discover that it has its own share of problems. A stagnant local economy and a woefully understaffed police force have made this small community a magnet for crime, drugs, and a growing number of militant fringe groups. But lying in wait in Grand is an even more insidious and sweeping threat, one that may shake the very foundations of America. And when Robie and Reel find themselves up against an adversary with superior firepower and a home-court advantage, they'll be lucky if they make it out alive, with or without Blue Man

Having survived combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq and been decorated with medals, Travis Devine mysteriously leaves the army under a cloud of suspicion. Swapping fighting the Taliban and Al Qaeda for the cut-throat world of high finance, his new role takes him into a world where greed, power, jealousy and ambition result in the financial abuse of the masses and the enrichment of an elite few. But it is on his 6:20am daily commute that he passes a house where he sees something that sounds alarm signals he cannot ignore.

A rags-to-riches deal for single mother LuAnn Tyler is deadlier than she ever could have imagined in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from David Baldacci. THE DREAM She is twenty, beautiful, dirt-poor, and hoping for a better life for her infant daughter when LuAnn Tyler is offered the gift of a lifetime, a $100 million lottery jackpot. All she has to do is change her identity and leave the U.S. forever. THE KILLER It's an offer she dares to refuse...until violence forces her hand and thrusts her into a harrowing game of high-stakes, big-money subterfuge. It's a price she won't fully pay...until she does the unthinkable and breaks the promise that made her rich. THE WINNER For if LuAnn Tyler comes home, she will be pitted against the deadliest contestant of all: the chameleon-like financial mastermind who changed her life. And who can take it away at will...

The gripping second historical crime novel in David Baldacci’s Private Investigator Archer series, following the Sunday Times top five bestseller One Good Deed.

Combat veteran John Puller, now working as an investigator for the Army's Criminal Investigative Division, tries to solve the murder of an Army man and his Pentagon contractor wife in their isolated rural home.

As former Secret Service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell investigate a murder at an exclusive scientific retreat, they find themselves in a race against time to stop a conspiracy of traitors operating in the shadow of the White House itself. Now in a tall Premium Edition.

First, Patrick receives the mysterious DVDs. They show invasive footage of him in the privacy of his own house. Soon, Patrick and his wife Ariana find themselves questioning everything and everyone as their lives unravel. Someone is clearly out to get them. And then, the email arrives: Go Alone Do What We Say Or She Dies A compulsively readable novel about an ordinary couple in a deadly situation, Or She Dies is the must-read thriller of the year.

After delivering the last ransom, Amy and Dan discover that Vesper One has a terrifying plot and they race against time to stop him from harming millions of innocent people.

Vega Jane was always told no one could leave the town of Wormwood. She was told there was nothing outside but the Quag, a wilderness filled with danger and death. And she believed it - until the night she stumbled across a secret that proved that everything she knew was a lie.Now just one thing stands between Vega Jane and freedom - the Quag. In order to leave Wormwood and discover the truth about her world, Vega and her best friend Delph must find a way to make it across a terrifying land of bloodthirsty creatures and sinister magic. But the Quag is worse than Vega Jane's darkest imagining. It's a living, breathing prison designed to keep enemies out and the villagers of Wormwood in.The Quag will throw everything at Vega. It will try to break her. It will try to kill her. And survival might come at a price not even Vega is willing to pay.

Mason Mace Perry was a maverick cop on the DC police force until she was kidnapped and framed for a crime. She lost everything - her career, her liberty - and spent two years in prison. Now back on the outside, Mace is trying to rebuild her life and track down the people who set her up. But even with her police chief sister at her side, she has to work in the shadows: there's a vindictive US attorney on her tail and he's just looking for a reason to send her back behind bars... Roy Kingman is a young lawyer, still getting used to his high-paid job at a law firm in Washington. When Roy discovers the dead body of a female partner at the firm, his fate becomes entangled with Mace's, as the two team up to investigate. But as their enquiries gather pace, Roy and Mace soon find themselves in unexpected territory; drawn into both the private and public world of the nation's capital, as dark secrets begin to emerge. For what began as a fairly routine homicide investigation will quickly turn into something far more complex. And possibly lethal...

An exciting first novel in a new character series from David featuring a female protagonist, Atlee Pine, FBI.

Danny Buchanan is a top Washington lobbyist who once earned a vast fortune. Appalled by the desperate poverty he witnessed on his global travels, he decided to help the world's poor. A ruthless top-ranking veteran of covert CIA activity, Robert Thornhill discovers the secret of Danny's political influence and is determined to destroy him.

Private investigator and Second World War veteran Aloysius Archer returns to solve a new case in Hollywood in this riveting thriller from international number one bestselling author, David Baldacci.

In this unprecedented collaboration, twenty-three of the world's favourite crime writers bring you original, co-written short stories featuring their much-loved series characters. FACE OFF includes the first meeting of Ian Rankin's Rebus and Peter James' Roy Grace; a case for Dennis Lehane's Patrick Kenzie and Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, as well as a page-turning mystery starring Lee Child's Jack Reacher and Joseph Finder's Nick Heller. Edited by international bestseller David Baldacci, this exclusive page-turning collection is one of a kind. Read on to discover the full list of author and character pairings: Lee Child's Jack Reacher + Joseph Finder's Nick Heller Ian Rankin's John Rebus + Peter James' Roy Grace Michael Connelly's Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch + Dennis Lehane's Patrick Kenzie Jeffery Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme + John Sanford's Lucas Davenport Linwood Barclay's Glen Garber + Raymond Khoury's Sean Reilly Linda Fairstein's Alexandra Cooper + Steve Martini's Paul Madriani Steve Berry's Cotton Malone + James Rollins' Gray Pierce Lisa Gardner's D.D. Warren + MJ Rose's Malachai Samuels T. Jefferson Parker's Joe Trona and John Lescroart's Wyatt Hunt Heather Graham's Michael Quinn + F. Paul Wilson's Repairman Jack Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child's Aloysius Pendergast + R.L. Stine's Slappy the Ventriloquist Dummy

&i;>Mare of Easttown&/i> meets &i;>Killing Eve&/i> in this gripping cat-and- mouse standalone thriller by one of the worlds favourite thriller writers, David Baldacci.

When thirty-four-year-old ex-war veteran Jack Armstrong is told he has only weeks to live, his first concern is for his beloved wife Lizzie, and their children. It seems so cruel that an apparently fatal illness should claim him, a survivor of Afghanistan and Iraq, when he still has so much left to live for.

Con doce años, Gideon Crew fue testigo del asesinato de su padre, uno de los matemáticos más prestigiosos del mundo. Antes de morir había sido acusado de traición. Ahora, con veinticuatro años, su madre le revela en el lecho de muerte los detalles de la terrible verdad: su padre era inocente, y su asesinato formó parte de una injusta conspiración. Le suplica que vengue su muerte y que mate al culpable. Para ello, Gideon elabora un detallado plan y lo lleva a cabo con máxima precisión. Sin embargo, la perfección con que cumple su objetivo acaba atrayendo la atención de un poderoso organismo que le obligará a realizar un encargo muy especial. Lejos de ser el final, esto podría ser tan solo el comienzo...

A journalist on a cross-country Christmas train scales the rugged terrain of his own heart in this New York Times bestselling holiday tale that inspired the Hallmark Hall of Fame original movie! Disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get from Washington to Los Angeles in time for Christmas. Forced to travel by train, he begins a journey of rude awakenings, thrilling adventures, and holiday magic. He has no idea that the locomotives pulling him across America will actually take him into the rugged terrain of his own heart, as he rediscovers people's essential goodness and someone very special he believed he had lost. David Baldacci's THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN is filled with memorable characters who have packed their bags with as much wisdom as mischief...and shows how we do get second chances to fulfill our deepest hopes and dreams, especially during this season of miracles.

A serial novel featuring contributions by twenty-six masters of suspense follows detective Jon Nunn as he re-opens a ten-year-old case to discover if the wrong person was convicted and put to death for the murder of art curator Christopher Thomas.

The newest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.

Walter Nash is a mild-mannered businessman with a loving family, living a life free of violence or danger. However, everything changes when the FBI arrives on the day of his estranged Vietnam veteran father's funeral, revealing that his company is a criminal organization. They need his assistance in a perilous mission to dismantle it. This revelation shatters Nash's perfect world, forcing him to confront a dark reality he has never known. In his quest for justice and revenge, Nash must transform into a man capable of violence and resilience, navigating the very world that has destroyed everything he holds dear. As he embarks on this dangerous journey, he grapples with the challenge of reinventing himself into a force for righteousness. The odds are stacked against him, but underestimating Walter Nash could prove to be a grave mistake. With killer twists and heroes that resonate, this gripping narrative showcases Baldacci's prowess as a master storyteller, delivering a thrilling experience that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Critics hail him as one of the best in the genre, consistently proving his ability to captivate audiences with every page.

'Der Präsident':§Der Erstlingsroman des amerikanischen Anwalts David C. Baldacci. Luther Whitney, ein Einbrecher, plant seinen letzten großen Coup. Während er in einer verwaisten Villa gerade beim Ausräumen des Safes ist, fährt draußen ein Wagen vor, und Luther wird wider Willen Zeuge eines Geschehens: Ein distinguierter Herr, der Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten, und ein vermeintlich junges Flittchen, die Frau eines milliardenschweren Großindustriellen, betreten das Haus. Nach einer heißen Liebesszene kommt es zum Streit. Die Tür geht auf, zwei Leibwächter stürzen herein, zwei Schüsse treffen die junge Frau. Luther weiß, daß der Präsident alles daransetzen wird, diese Geschichte zu vertuschen. Er hat nicht die Absicht, die Mörder so einfach davonkommen zu lassen...§§

Jack Reacher je tulák a samorost, který cestuje ze státu do státu a neváhá vzít spravedlnost do vlastních rukou, když narazí na problém. Ocitne se v nebraské divočině a pustí se do boje s místním klanem Duncanů, který terorizuje okolí. Jack, vážně nemocný veterán z Iráku a Afghánistánu, nyní bojuje se zákeřnou nemocí. Nejbolestnější na tom je, že si uvědomuje, že kvůli svému bojovému nasazení neviděl vyrůstat své děti. Získá ještě šanci to napravit? V květnu 1943 na základně RAF Scampton podplukovník Guy Gibson a jeho muži z 617. perutě mají odvážný cíl použít nový vynález Barnese Wallise, skákavou bombu, což je plán značně riskantní. Právnička Carly Chaseová se zaplete do dopravní nehody, při níž přijde o život mladý cyklista. Policejní komisař Roy Grace ji varuje, že mladík patřil do mafiánské rodiny, která se rozhodla jeho smrt pomstít.

Der sechste Fall für Memory Man Amos Decker. FBI-Agent Amos Decker reist nach North Dakota, um den Mord an einer jungen Frau aufzuklären. Ihr verstümmelter Körper wurde in der Prärie gefunden. Ist sie zwischen die Fronten skrupelloser Ölfirmen, zwielichtiger Regierungsbeamter und religiöser Außenseiter geraten? Oder war sie einem ganz anderen Geheimnis auf der Spur? Als weitere Morde geschehen, braucht Decker sein perfektes Gedächtnis und die Unterstützung eines überraschenden Verbündeten...

Alte Sünden werfen lange Schatten Amos Decker, der Memory Man, besucht seine Heimatstadt, als plötzlich ein alter Bekannter vor ihm steht. Meryl Hawkins ist ein verurteilter vierfacher Mörder und der Erste, den Decker als junger Polizist hinter Gitter gebracht hat. Hawkins, der aufgrund seines schlechten Gesundheitszustandes vorzeitig entlassen wurde, beteuert seine Unschuld. Sein letzter Wunsch: der FBI-Ermittler soll seinen Namen reinwaschen. Kurz darauf wird Hawkins erschossen. Nun kommen Decker echte Zweifel: Hat er dabei geholfen, den Falschen zu bestrafen? Als er den Fall wieder aufrollt wird klar: Jemand wird weiter töten, um ein altes Geheimnis zu verbergen . . .

Van de #1 New York Times-bestsellerauteur komt een meeslepende psychologische thriller waarin twee vrouwen—een voormalige detective en een gevaarlijke oplichter—het tegen elkaar opnemen in een electriserend kat-en-muis spel. Mickey Gibson, alleenstaande moeder en voormalige detective, leidt een hectisch leven waarin ze de eisen van haar twee kleine kinderen combineert met haar werk voor ProEye, een wereldwijd onderzoeksbedrijf dat rijke belasting- en kredietfraudeurs opspoort. Wanneer Mickey een telefoontje krijgt van een collega met een ongebruikelijk verzoek om de leegstaande woning van een wapenhandelaar te inventariseren, denkt ze er niet veel van. Tot ze bij het landhuis aankomt en een lijk in een geheime kamer ontdekt—en dat niets is zoals het lijkt. De wapenhandelaar blijkt niet te bestaan en het slachtoffer is Harry Lancaster, een man met banden met de maffia die ooit in het getuigenbeschermingsprogramma zat. Bovendien werkt er niemand met de naam Arlene Robinson bij ProEye. In een oogwenk is Gibson de belangrijkste verdachte in een moordonderzoek—en nu staat ook haar baan op het spel totdat ze bewijst dat ze in de val is gelokt. Al snel is Gibson verwikkeld in een strijd van verstand met een briljante vrouw zonder naam, een verborgen verleden en onbekende motieven—wiens einddoel net zo mysterieus als dodelijk is.

Atlee Pine will endlich ihre Schwester finden und trifft dabei auf John Puller, Spezialermittler der Militärpolizei Seit Jahren wird FBI-Agentin Atlee Pine von ihrer Vergangenheit heimgesucht: Ihre Zwillingsschwester Mercy wurde als Kind entführt und Atlee damals schwer verletzt. Seitdem versucht sie, das Rätsel um Mercy zu lösen – denn auch ihr Job steht auf dem Spiel. Gemeinsam mit der unbeirrbaren Carol Blum folgt Atlee einer heißen Spur nach New Jersey. Dort sprengt sie versehentlich die Ermittlungen ihres alten Bekannten John Puller, der als Spezialermittler der Militärpolizei eine andere Sorte Verbrecher verfolgt. Doch dann ergeben sich Verbindungen zwischen ihren Fällen. Kann Puller helfen, Mercy zu finden? Die Wahrheit, die endlich ans Licht kommt, ist schockierender als alles, was Atlee sich ausgemalt hat. »Ein fesselndes Rätselspiel« The Sunday Times

In the third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas uncovers a world where technology can create beauty and youth, but passion and greed can destroy them... She was one of the most sought after women in the world. A top model who would stop at nothing to get what she wanted—even another woman’s man. And now she was dead, the victim of a brutal murder. Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas put her life on the line to take the case when suspicion fell on her best friend, the other woman in the fatal love triangle. Beneath the façade of glamour, Eve found that the world of high fashion thrived on an all-consuming obsession for youth and fame. One that led from the runway to the dark underworld of New York City where drugs could be found to fulfill any desire—for a price…

Die Wahrheit kann tödlich sein ... Die ehemalige Polizistin Mickey Gibson macht inzwischen reiche Steuer- und Kreditbetrüger ausfindig. Als eine neue Kollegin sie bittet, persönlich ein Inventar von einem großen Anwesen zu erstellen, denkt Mickey sich nichts dabei. Doch kaum dort angekommen, findet sie in einem geheimen Zimmer die Leiche des Besitzers. Wie sich herausstellt, ist Mickey einer Betrügerin auf den Leim gegangen. Denn die Polizei verdächtigt sie, den Mann vergiftet zu haben. Aber wer hat sie so aufs Glatteis geführt? Bald ist Mickey gefangen in einem mörderischen Duell mit einer brillanten Frau ohne Namen. Aber ist die Unbekannte in diesem Spiel auf Leben und Tod wirklich Mickeys größter Feind?

Zkrácené verze čtyř úspěšných románů oddychových žánrů přinášejí příběhy ze současné americké literatury, doplněné medailóny autorů. Agentka FBI Atlee Pineová vyšetřuje záhadnou smrt mezka v Grand Canyonu. Při pátrání po odpovědích se ukazuje, že případ může mít spojitost s pohřešovaným turistou, a Atlee brzy zjišťuje, že situace je mnohem vážnější, než se zdá. Cassie Hanwellová, odvážná hasička, se musí vrátit domů, kde čelí bolestným vzpomínkám a svým vnitřním démonům. Po letech obětování se pro druhé se snaží pochopit, že láska je oheň, který by neměla hasit, a hledá cestu k sobě samé. Maggie Waltherová se po manželově zatčení za bigamii uzavírá před láskou. Její život se změní, když potká Andrewa, majitele prodejny vánočních stromků. Postupně se učí znovu důvěřovat, ale brzy zjistí, že Andrew skrývá temné tajemství. Hope, matka, která čelí finanční a manželské krizi, se rozhodne učit ruční práce ve věznici. Po těžkých začátcích se jí podaří navázat vztah se svými žačkami a přivést je k šití dek. Musí však čelit otázce, zda dokáže zachránit své manželství a najít štěstí v novém životě.