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America's best hitman was hired to kill--but when a D.C. government operation goes horribly wrong, he must rescue a teenage runaway and investigate her parents' murders in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller.
It begins with a hit gone wrong. Robie is dispatched to eliminate a target unusually close to home in Washington, D.C. But something about this mission doesn't seem right to Robie, and he does the unthinkable. He refuses to pull the trigger. Now, Robie becomes a target himself and is on the run.
Fleeing the scene, Robie crosses paths with a wayward teenage girl, a fourteen-year-old runaway from a foster home. But she isn't an ordinary runaway--her parents were murdered, and her own life is in danger. Against all of his professional habits, Robie rescues her and finds he can't walk away. He needs to help her. Even worse, the more Robie learns about the girl, the more he's convinced she is at the center of a vast cover-up, one that may explain her parents' deaths and stretch to unimaginable levels of power.
Now, Robie may have to step out of the shadows in order to save this girl's life...and perhaps his own.
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"The narrator is brilliant, great voice and diction, great to listen to. The twists and turns in the story keep you guessing, which is what you need in a story to keep you wanting more. The characters are believable and the action keeps you enthralled throughout. I'm definitely going to listen to the whole series."
— Chris (5 out of 5 stars)
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“David Baldacci is still at the top of his game...He is a meticulous writer who blasts his plot into a million pieces yet is able to pull it back together before the final page is turned. [He] continutes to impress.”
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“[A] spectacular entry into the hardcore action-adventure world...a tour de force of storytelling power and grace. Baldacci at his best, which is as good as it gets.”
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“This is another great novel by a brilliant writer. Baldacci catches you from the very first page and grabs your attention until the last word. Read it.”
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“Another action tale of espionage and betrayal from a master storyteller. Baldacci brings his unusual, distinctive skill in character development to portray people who seem very real, with a degree of unpredictability that advances this very clever plot.”
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“This book is a definite one-day, ‘edge-of-your-chair’ read, with an ending that is a complete surprise. One of the best Baldacci’s since Absolute Power, this is one that will have all suspense readers enthralled.”
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“The Innocent is Baldacci at his absolute best...Baldacci provides the reader a non-stop pulse pounding ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat into the wee hours of the morning.”
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“Baldacci is so popular that he’s now pushing out three books a year, and this latest will be in demand.”
— Library Journal -
[A] spectacular entry into the hardcore action-adventure world...a tour de force of storytelling power and grace. Baldacci at his best, which is as good as it gets.
— Providence Sunday Journal -
This is another great novel by a brilliant writer. Baldacci catches you from the very first page and grabs your attention until the last word. Read it.
— Lincoln Journal Star (NE) -
Another action tale of espionage and betrayal from a master storyteller. Baldacci brings his unusual, distinctive skill in character development to portray people who seem very real, with a degree of unpredictability that advances this very clever plot.
— The Free-Lance Star -
This book is a definite one-day, 'edge-of-your-chair' read, with an ending that is a complete surprise. One of the best Baldacci's since Absolute Power, this is one that will have all suspense readers enthralled.
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The Innocent is Baldacci at his absolute best...Baldacci provides the reader a non-stop pulse pounding ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat into the wee hours of the morning...Five Stars.
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David Baldacci is still at the top of his game...He is a meticulous writer who blasts his plot into a million pieces yet is able to pull it back together before the final page is turned. [He] continutes to impress.
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The spine-chilling action begins on the first page and doesn't let up until the last...The Innocent is not just a scary read; this is heart-stopping stuff!
— BookReporter.com
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
The Innocent Listener Reviews
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Tim Stenson, 10/29/2022
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" The beginning had me a little confused but by end of second chapter I was hooked! I feel like I know each character, as Baldacci has an attention to detail that makes him my new favorite author. "
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krandall, 9/1/2019
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" fantastic book and a great character. I keep reading (listening to these books!!!! "
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Tiffany Bellegante, 10/30/2018
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" This is my first book from David Baldacci. The story and style reminds me a bit of Brad Thor novels although I think I like Baldacci's writing and storytelling better. It also leans slightly more toward the spy genre than the terrorist/action one. All in all a good page-turner. Recommended. "
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Bob Murphy, 6/30/2018
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" Listening to this book while driving down the road really helped pass the time. It was very interesting. "
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kimberly burkhardt, 11/20/2017
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" Really good story. it did not have any boring parts. "
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" As always a fast paced thriller from Baldacci. Enjoyed the story- his usual government-spy-conspiracy- theme. Has great twists and keeps you guessing. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys a fast paced easy read. "
— Angela, 2/11/2014 -
" It was intriguing and a good read May read it a second time to really clarify the plot "
— Betty, 2/5/2014 -
" Great book. I love these CIA mystery novels. "
— Maureen, 2/2/2014 -
" This is an action packed thriller. Baldacci has created a new character in Will robie, a professional assassin. Guns blaze, deceptions abound, it is hard to put the book down. "
— Judee, 1/29/2014 -
" Started out a bit slow, but it turned out fantastic! "
— Teri, 1/25/2014 -
" Another enjoyable book from David Baldacci. The characters were well developed and I like the action and pace of the book. Maybe Mr. Baldacci will write a few more books around the main character, it would be interesting to see where he takes him. "
— Eric, 1/21/2014 -
" enough twists and turns to keep your mind working to figure this out. Thoroughly enjoyed. "
— Theresa, 1/20/2014 -
" Right riveting read. "
— Sandra, 1/19/2014 -
" This was a great book that I couldn't put down. Sometimes David Baldacci books start slow, though in the end it was well worth the wait. This one grabbed me right from the beginning. I'm starting the next Will Robie book tonight - I hope it is as good! "
— Linda, 1/11/2014 -
" summer read. interesting while reading, but completely forget-able. "
— Kathy, 1/6/2014 -
" Good, but had a few too many twists involved. "
— Barb, 1/1/2014 -
" I loved this book-- it went by so fast, a perfect summer read. A little confusing and complicated but it sped through and I couldn't put it down. "
— Rob, 12/19/2013 -
" I liked this book, it kept my interest but it was a little long-winded for my taste. I think this book was about 100 pages too long. I have enjoyed Badacci's books in the past and this was a decent read - not his best nor his worst. It was a solid 3 star book for me. "
— Nancywboca, 12/6/2013 -
" Badass "
— Adam, 11/25/2013 -
" 3.5-4.0 stars, better than Zero day, which was also good "
— Elizabeth, 11/23/2013 -
" Another good book by David Baldacci. One of those, you don't want to put down. "
— Pete, 9/30/2013 -
" Another fun Baldacci. another ex-army male prototype with a "heart". First book in a new series probably. The girl was a nice addition. Figured out the twist of what and who pretty early on. "
— Trey, 8/30/2013 -
" I enjoyed this thriller. I t kept my attention and I was interested in the characters. I did, however, figure out who the "bad guy" was pretty early in the book. "
— Gail, 7/11/2013 -
" This is a long book, but the short chapters made it easy to read. I was kept guessing right until the end. "
— Faith, 6/15/2013 -
" Excellent! I love the main character Will Robey.. I think there's another book with him in it.. Must read... Good complicated twisting story... But great to follow. "
— Lorraine, 3/16/2013 -
" NOthing like a good thriller while on a beach in Mexico. "
— Julie, 3/12/2013 -
" I haven't enjoyed Mr. Baldacci's most recent books as much as his earlier works. There's something different in his style that I have a hard time describing. It seems his characters all come across as overly dramatic. "
— Robert, 2/1/2013 -
" CD from Library. "
— Terry, 1/16/2013 -
" Truly I enjoy David Baldacci's books. His talent is amazing. He paints a great picture in his books. "
— Janet, 12/1/2012 -
" Loved the latest Baldacci story. Could not put it down. He has never disappointed me with his storylines. "
— Jeanette, 10/19/2012 -
" Good thriller that sometimes looses its grip and drags on. "
— Marian, 9/11/2012 -
" Reading the book jacket proved to be a smart move on my part. The first few chapters weren't that interesting to me but since the jacket showed promise I continued. Once I made it past chapter 6 I was hooked. "
— Sandy, 9/6/2012 -
" This novel is right up there with some of the finest thrillers I've read from authors like Tom Clancy and Vince Flynn. It's a tightly crafted story with plenty of intriguing twists that really grabbed my interest and didn't let go. Highly recommended to aficionados of the thriller genre. "
— K.K.37, 7/21/2012 -
" This was an awesome thriller from a brilliant mind. The plot was a real nail-biter throughout and I had a hard time pausing the story on my iPod to take breaks and eat! "
— TerryM., 7/2/2012 -
" I really didn't think this book was on par with some of David's earlier works. There were too many tired cliches for my taste and I didn't really like the ending. "
— Dave B., 6/12/2012 -
" This wasn't this author's strongest work but it's pretty darn good. It had a fair amount of action though it dragged at times unfortunately. The way he wrapped up the story was pretty good though. Overall I liked it and would recommend it to Baldacci fans. "
— Keren C., 5/19/2012 -
" Not bad for light entertainment. The story was pretty good but nothing special. I'd recommend it if you're looking for something to absentmindedly listen to when you need to kill time on a long trip. "
— S.A.45, 4/27/2012 -
" Great story that's filled with action and suspense. I loved the characters. The ending was great too and I did not see it coming at all. "
— Adam H., 4/8/2012
About David Baldacci
David Baldacci is one of the world’s favorite storytellers and a global bestselling author, with twenty-one of his novels making the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. In 2011 he was inducted into the International Crime Writing Hall of Fame. 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. He is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America.
About the Narrators
Ron McLarty is a veteran actor of television, film, and stage as well as an award-winning audiobook narrator. He has more than 100 television appearances to his credit, including as a series regular on Spencer for Hire and Law & Order. His film career began in 1977 with a performance in The Sentinel and continued with such films as The Postman, Flamingo Kid, and, most recently, How Do You Know? His stage credits include Broadway and other productions. He has narrated more than 100 audiobooks, earning nine Earphones Awards and recognition by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense in 2009 and 2010. He has twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Awards and then won the award in 2001 for Best Mystery Narration. He is also an accomplished playwright and an acclaimed novelist.
Orlagh Cassidy, an American actress of stage, television, and film, is an audiobook narrator who has twice won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, as well as many AudioFile Earphones Awards. She is a graduate of SUNY at Purchase and a recipient of the Princess Grace Foundation Scholarship. She has been seen on and off Broadway and in films, including Definitely Maybe and Calling It Quits. Her television credits include roles in Law & Order and Sex and the City and as Doris Wolfe on Guiding Light.