Saturday, August 20, 2011

The Sixth Man

Edgar Roy-an alleged serial killer held in a secure, fortress-like Federal Supermax facility-is awaiting trial. He faces almost certain conviction. Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are called in by Roy's attorney, Sean's old friend and mentor Ted Bergin, to help work the case. But their investigation is derailed before it begins-en route to their first meeting with Bergin, Sean and Michelle find him murdered.

It is now up to them to ask the questions no one seems to want answered: Is Roy a killer? Who murdered Bergin? With help from some surprising allies, they continue to pursue the case. But the more they dig into Roy's past, the more they encounter obstacles, half-truths, dead-ends, false friends, and escalating threats from every direction. Their persistence puts them on a collision course with the highest levels of the government and the darkest corners of power. In a terrifying confrontation that will push Sean and Michelle to their limits, the duo may be permanently parted.
Even though this is book five in the King/Maxwell series it does stand alone well if you are one who can read books out of order. How they came to be a team and their other adventures are worth reading. This is a non-stop, action-packed read. As a mother of basketball players, I totally had the wrong idea of what this was going to be about. I liked the secondary character, Kelly Paul, and hope she will be back. The twist at the end is why I love Baladacci's novels.
Author: David Baldacci
Published: April 2011
Pages: 416
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
Source: Library
Finished: 6-22-11
4 Bears

Nise'

7 comments:

Beth F said...

I don't think I've read Baldacci -- this one sounds good.

Yvonne said...

I've never read Baldacci, but I've wanted to and have one of his on my Nook.

Darlene said...

I've never read any of Baldacci's books but he's certainly popular enough. Glad you enjoyed this one Nise. I hope you're having a wonderful Sunday!

Anonymous said...

I haven't read Balducci in years and I'm not sure why. Maybe he'd be a good choice for our next family road trip. He's husband friendly :)

Sheila (Bookjourney) said...

Summer Rental is one I really want to read. I had to check out your audio too... you tend to inspire me :)

Staci said...

I haven't read Baladacci in a long long time. This sounds like a cool book especially with that twist in the end!!

(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said...

This one sounds pretty good to me. I haven't read one his books in a few years --maybe this is the time.

Have a great week Nise.

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