About the Author

DAVID BALDACCI is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over forty-five languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia, he invites you to visit him at DavidBaldacci.com and his foundation at WishYouWellFoundation.org.

Reviews

"Burns and churns relentlessly forward from the first page."--New York Post

"Compelling...hard to put down...Baldacci has fine-tuned his skills as a storyteller. He has few equals in this genre, and this may be his best effort to date."--Winston-Salem Journal

"Fast-moving...enjoyable...a twisting, turning journey."--Denver Post

"One is compelled to keep reading."--Los Angeles Times

"Plenty of action...opens with a bang...a joy."--USA Today

"The plot whirls...The master storyteller keeps the faith."--People

In this thriller, complicated circumstances lead private investigator Lee Adams and Washington lobbyist Faith Lockhart to run for their lives from mysterious killers. Danny Buchanan, Faith's boss, has been bribing members of Congress for their support of bills aiding the poor in other countries, but ruthless Robert Thornhill of the CIA finds out and wants to blackmail the politicians into supporting his dirty operations. When Faith goes to the FBI, the agent protecting her is killed, and Thornhill's thugs are after her with Lee as her accidental protector. As with his other political novels, Baldacci is concerned with corruption in high places, but this convoluted plot is not imaginative enough and takes too long to become focused, being more than halfway through before Faith, Lee, and the reader have any idea why these events have transpired. Characters disappear for long stretches, and a romantic interlude lingers a bit too long. Despite the considerable skill of reader Michael Kramer, Balducci's tale comes to life at the violent end. Recommended only for collections where his work is popular.--Michael Adams, CUNY Graduate Ctr. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

"Burns and churns relentlessly forward from the first page."--New York Post
"Compelling...hard to put down...Baldacci has fine-tuned his skills as a storyteller. He has few equals in this genre, and this may be his best effort to date."--Winston-Salem Journal
"Fast-moving...enjoyable...a twisting, turning journey."--Denver Post
"One is compelled to keep reading."--Los Angeles Times
"Plenty of action...opens with a bang...a joy."--USA Today
"The plot whirls...The master storyteller keeps the faith."--People