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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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"Hooray, great read! It had me anticipating getting back for another installment all the way through the book. Baldacci is superb! He adds pertinent layers of detail to even fantastical situations and it works to build the foundation and feed into the logic of later scenes. The character development and dialog is excellent, both varied and natural."
— Leah (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A complex puzzle…Baldacci is a master craftsman.”
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“Another surefire triumph.”
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“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.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
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.
— Associated Press -
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
The Sixth Man Listener Reviews
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" A little slow to start, but a typical David Baldacci book towards the end. Nothing fantastic, but an enjoyable rainy weekend read. "
— Melissa, 2/20/2014 -
" This was a good read, the plot kept me reading until the end. "
— Chris, 2/20/2014 -
" A good thriller to the end with a interesting group of characters. "
— doug, 2/12/2014 -
" Lots of action. A great book for travel. We had to finish it once we got home! Baldacci did not disappoint with the twisted plot and interesting characters. "
— Susan, 2/7/2014 -
" Decent thriller. I've never found the relationship between the two main characters in this series to be anything but stiff, and that remains true in this installation. I saw the final twist coming a mile away. "
— Sue, 2/7/2014 -
" David Baldacci likes to talk. This book was WAY too long. He writes way too many characters and the book could have been a lot shorter. I think I'm done with him now. "
— Sheri, 1/28/2014 -
" One of those suspenseful books. I found it hard to put down. "
— Anna, 1/18/2014 -
" I read this book right after surgery so it took me forever because the pain meds kept putting me to sleep. Good book. "
— Karen, 1/15/2014 -
" Entertaining. A quick read. Not as good as the Camel Club series. "
— Terry, 12/25/2013 -
" Loved this book. I really enjoy the Sean and Michelle. Although David does a really good job of throwing in a twist at the end. This time I kind of knew something was going to happen in the end. "
— Jeff, 12/20/2013 -
" Entertaining, like most of Baldacci's books, but not one of my favorites. "
— Tanja, 12/2/2013 -
" Excellent book - fun to read. "
— Margaret, 11/9/2013 -
" Always enjoy losing myself in a Baldacci book : ) "
— Heidi, 10/29/2013 -
" Suspenseful thriller. A bit of Sci-Fi and loads of fun. "
— Murray, 10/15/2013 -
" A great David Baldacci novel, with the story line built on corruption and deception among the federal Homeland Security organization's major players. I really liked this story. "
— Mom, 8/17/2013 -
" Excellent book! Full of adventure. Several plot twists - just when you thought everything was wrapped up........... "
— Nancy, 7/30/2013 -
" I saw the twist coming a mile away, but enjoyable story. "
— Leslie, 6/21/2013 -
" What's not to enjoy about a Baldacci book? "
— Kathleen, 5/20/2013 -
" Liked this book but would be a better movie so you could keep all the characters straight. "
— Cheryl, 5/7/2013 -
" typical Baldacci thriller for fans of ex Secret Service agents Maxwell and King. "
— Bethe, 4/30/2013 -
" The many twists and turns in this book make for a fast-paced, page-turning suspense story. Another good one by David Baldacci. "
— Maryellen, 2/16/2013 -
" Two intrepid PIs meet murder and mayhem in a scary story about skulduggery in the highest levels of US security. "
— Mary, 6/6/2012 -
" 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, 4/23/2012 -
" I debated between three or four stars-- much going on in this political thriller, some events more believable than other. "
— Academicsupport, 3/10/2012 -
" IMHO, this is the best of the Sean King/Michelle Maxwell series. I was never able to guess the ending completely. I was enthralled by the depth of the ending. There were multiple facets of the ending that were unanticipated. I really enjoyed this installment of the series. "
— Bill, 1/30/2012 -
" David Baldacci is like no other. One of my favorite authors and this book did not disappoint....page turner. "
— Brenda, 1/23/2012 -
" This was a fast-paced thriller that kept me turning pages. "
— Amy, 12/13/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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 had so many twists and turns, and I tell you I couldn't figure out the twists until the end. "
— Lisa, 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 -
" Great intrigue, great character development, great action filled plotting. Baldacci is at it again, even WITHOUT the Camel Club! "
— Patrick, 6/16/2011 -
" 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
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.