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In the #1 New York Times bestselling thriller that inspired the TV series King & Maxwell, two private investigators dig into a killer's past--but when their search threatens powerful enemies, it could cost them their lives.
Edgar Roy--an alleged serial killer--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 when Sean and Michelle find Bergin murdered.
It is now up to them to ask the questions no one seems to want answered: Is Roy a killer? Who murdered Bergin? 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.
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"Another great book by David Baldacci. It's the 5th in his Sean King/Michelle Maxwell series. Excellent story, lots of action, and many surprising twists in the plot as it develops. Baldacci seems to put out a new book every few months, but unlike John Grisham who really lost the touch over the past few years, Baldacci is as good as ever. Highly recommended."
— Rick (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A complex puzzle…Baldacci is a master craftsman.”
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“Another surefire triumph.”
— Barnes & Noble editorial review -
“David Baldacci’s longtime narrator of choice, Ron McLarty, teams up with Orlagh Cassidy to deliver one of Baldacci’s most exciting thrillers. Truly, they are a dynamic duo…McLarty and Cassidy handle the story’s tense moments extraordinarily well. Cassidy gives each of the four female principal characters a distinctive voice. The sound effects and engineering are superb. The last quarter of the book is riddled with explosive moments, with a new surprise every minute. Listeners won’t discern who the real villains are until the very end.”
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“Baldacci’s realistic plot blends patriotism and naked ambition, greed and paranoia and bureaucratic infighting…This novel is action-adventure, the plot ricocheting between isolated Maine woods and Washington power corridors, with stops in Virginia and New York…Authentic scenario, mystery piled on misdirection, and more double-crosses than a tic-tac-toe tournament.”
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Authentic scenario, mystery piled on misdirection, and more double-crosses than a tic-tac-toe tournament.
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A complex puzzle . . . Baldacci is a master craftsman.
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An entertaining read.
— Chicago Sun-Times -
Fresh and engaging...a lean, relentlessly-paced thriller...The Sixth Man is built for speed.
— Richmond Times-Dispatch -
An intricate thriller...a good read for mystery lovers.
— Oklahoman -
Intriguing.
— Booklist
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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A Publishers Weekly bestseller
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" Baldacci delivers - as always. Listen to it will driving and I have to admit taking the long route to get more time with the book. "
— John, 8/11/2017 -
" I really enjoyed this one. I'm a truck driver so I like the audio books and while listening to this one I had made my trip before I even realized it & that doesn't happen very often. "
— Shady, 4/25/2017 -
" Hey listen to this twice one after another great reads great performance by the narrator's "
— Scott, 4/28/2016 -
" Typical crime thriller but a couple interesting twists "
— Tami, 2/17/2014 -
" I just like the author. Stories tend to run along the same lines of mass governmental conspiracies to be "conquered" only by disaffected governmental employees. But he's such a good writer! "
— Jennifer, 2/16/2014 -
" It was entertaining but not his best work. "
— Joleen, 2/13/2014 -
" I like this Baldacci series with the characters of Sean and Michelle -- it is a duo that always tries to do the right thing amongst bad guys. These political thrillers are a great read! "
— April, 2/10/2014 -
" Even though it seems like Baldacci is spitting books out one right after the other, he is still a master story teller and the plot is exciting and filled with all kinds of wonderful twists and turns. "
— Marcia, 2/8/2014 -
" standard thriller. left me somewhat unfullfiled. "
— Tiffany, 1/8/2014 -
" Really enjoy David Baldacci's books, and this one did not disappoint. "
— Jason, 1/2/2014 -
" This book finally got interesting around page 316. Not his best work. "
— Patti, 12/12/2013 -
" Fast-paced thriller - "ripped from the headlines" sort of stuff. If you are not paranoid, you are not paying attention. "
— Tulara, 11/3/2013 -
" After reading The Death and Life of the Great American Education System, I was looking for something light to read. Baldacci's book fit the bill. It is filled with intrigue and action with lots of twists and turns. Great for something to read on the beach. "
— MJ, 10/26/2013 -
" Twists and more twists. Really keeps your interest. Great book. "
— Debra, 10/26/2013 -
" Baldacci fans will be glad that the duo of Michelle and Sean are back, full of daring-do as ever. Fun tale. "
— Peg, 10/9/2013 -
" Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are hired by the defense to investigate the case of a security analylist accused of six murders. Bodies continue dropping all over the place and infighting among the security agencies is exposed. "
— Fredrick, 9/13/2013 -
" This was as good as any Maxwell & King novel I've read before. There is plenty of great twists and clues to help you find your way through this mystery! "
— Betsy, 7/3/2013 -
" I love David Baldacci and this book was no different. This one was particularly good with an interesting premise for the intel community "
— Lena, 5/6/2013 -
" Ijust started it in Audio and love it already! Baldacchino is almost always a winner! "
— Karen, 2/5/2013 -
" The book was almost entirely dialogue, which made it a fast read, but which was annoying after a while. The plot was quite contrived. "
— Judy, 12/16/2012 -
" Great read w/ a lot of twists & turns! "
— Erin, 10/26/2012 -
" My first Sean and Michele book. Really enjoyed this book. Full of twists. "
— Lauren, 10/25/2012 -
" Good, but not his best. I do like the characters and have read the first five books up to this one. "
— Eydie, 3/21/2012 -
" Excellent twists and turns - all the way to the end. "
— Bill, 3/21/2012 -
" I've read Baldacci books before but never King/Maxwell character books. This was a great government conspiracy book. Great premise, great "chase," and great resolution. Overall a really good thriller to read and enjoy. "
— Holly, 2/12/2012 -
" somewhat strange, but I like the characters. "
— Kathleele, 1/31/2012 -
" Parts became slow and other unexpected parts, but in general a good read. "
— Linda, 1/15/2012 -
" one of the better books i've read in a while. need to be familiar with the series to get most impact "
— Eric, 11/25/2011 -
" Not Baldacci's best. It moves along pretty well, but the ending is muddled by too many fortuitous circumstances and liasons. "
— Ace, 11/20/2011 -
" Totally enjoyed revisiting Maxwell and King in this thriller. "
— Teresa, 6/30/2011 -
" What's not to enjoy about a Baldacci book? "
— Kathleen, 6/30/2011 -
" I have enjoyed almost all of Baldacci's books - and this was no exception. A great installment in the Sean and Michelle series. "
— Kristi, 6/27/2011 -
" The Sean and Michelle books of Baldacci's are my favorite. I enjoyed this one of his more than the last several I've read. Fun summer trip reading. "
— Emily, 6/26/2011 -
" Familiar investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are almost in too deep on this government bureau battle within the organizations and computer technology. Baldacci seldom disappoints and this was a thriller. "
— Betty410, 6/24/2011 -
" This book had so many twists and turns, and I tell you I couldn't figure out the twists until the end. "
— Lisa, 6/23/2011 -
" Every time a read a David Baldacci I say it't the best book I've read but this one really was the BEST. So may twists and turns and just when you thought you had it figured out he brings in something else. I would highly recommend this book. You won't be able to put it down! "
— Judi, 6/23/2011 -
" This book raises the hair on the back of my neck...could this type of intrigue really be true? Maybe. "
— Carol, 6/21/2011 -
" An entertaining and quick read. Predictable. "
— Nancy, 6/21/2011 -
" Every thing you read a suspense novel for! Michelle and sean keep the pace all the way through I've given up on camel club but i will continue with these two good read. "
— Sandy, 6/21/2011 -
" Another good Baldacci. Lots of twists and turns - got a little lost there for a while. Interesting view of US intelligence community and how it works - or doesn't. "
— Andrea, 6/20/2011 -
" The usual pot boiler, characters where poorly built and played like super heros. Story line was not convincing unless you are an over the top conspiracy theorist. Not recommended "
— Jim, 6/19/2011 -
" If you are a fan of Baldacci, you will enjoy this book as well. He has an annoying way of wrapping everything up with a bow in the last few chapters, and this book follows that pattern. There are a few minor suprises at the end to satisfy. "
— Michele, 6/18/2011 -
" EXCELLENT!!!!! Another wonderful thriller with a twisted ending. I thought I called, then second guessed myself and ala it was what I thought but certainly not predictable. Well written! "
— Marianne, 6/16/2011 -
" Great intrigue, great character development, great action filled plotting. Baldacci is at it again, even WITHOUT the Camel Club! "
— Patrick, 6/16/2011
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.