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A powerful defense contractor, a reluctant intelligence agent, and an ambitious journalist race to contain and control an international crisis that could destroy the world in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller.
Nicolas Creel is a man on a mission. He heads up the world's largest defense contractor, The Ares Corporation. Dick Pender is the man Creel retains to "perception manage" his company to even more riches by manipulating international conflicts. But Creel may have an even grander plan in mind.
Shaw, a man with no first name and a truly unique past, has a different agenda. Reluctantly doing the bidding of a secret multi-national intelligence agency, he travels the globe to keep it safe and at peace.
Desperate to get back to the top of her profession, Katie James gets the break of a lifetime: the chance to interview the sole survivor of a massacre that has left every nation stunned.
In David Baldacci's first international thriller, these characters face a catastrophic threat that could change the world as we know it.
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"This is really a pretty good action thriller. Moves fast, with larger than life characters and well done intrigue. One minute you think "this could never happen" but then you stop and think "but what if it could?". Also plenty of the predictable and over-the-top but well worth reading."
— Audrey (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Baldacci delivers twists and turns, characters, and quick pacing in this thriller with a global backdrop.”
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“Ron McLarty’s gruff voice enhances this fast-moving thriller as he takes the listener through barrages of deadly assaults featuring gunfire, knives, bombs, and hacksaws. He portrays Shaw, the unwilling secret agent, as weary yet tough. Nicolas Creel, who needs a good war to help sagging profits, comes across as appropriately cerebral and coldhearted...The sound track is comparable to a terrific cinematic score: darkly foreboding or quietly romantic when appropriate, raising this audio to an art form and enhancing the already gripping tale.”
— Publishers Weekly (audio review) -
“McLarty’s reading is accomplished, and his precise tone alternates between quiet and measured and furious and fast paced. His strong characterizations make it easy to distinguish the players, and an echo tone effectively signals Shaw’s memories.”
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“Ron McLarty’s excellent reading captures the excitement and suspense of Baldacci’s story and allows the listener to hear the unique personalities of each character…Highly recommended for all public libraries.”
— Library Journal (audio review) -
When Baldacci is on fire, nobody can touch him.
— Booklist (starred review) -
High-stakes action, shadowy government agencies, and [a] neo-Cold War backdrop . . . Baldacci pushes his plot ahead at such a blistering pace.
— Washington Post -
Delicious . . . [a] roller-coaster adventure . . . an utterly enjoyable escapist page-turner.
— Tampa Tribune -
Baldacci boldly steps into the arena of international thriller and may have created his most explosive and hard-hitting story to date.
— BookReporter.com
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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" David Baldacci is wonderful. This was the first of the Shaw and Katie James series that I have listened to. Going to look for more. Loved the book! "
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" He has delivered again, and this time as good as ever. Amos is a tremendous character and David delivered again. "
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" My least favorite of the Baldacci's I've read so far. Didn't love it. "
— Alison, 2/20/2014 -
" An entertaining story about faked Russian aggression that almost started WWIII...almost hits a little too close to home given what's going on in Georgia right now. "
— Ade, 2/20/2014 -
" This reads like a James Bond movie. Lots of action. "
— Sherry, 2/18/2014 -
" Looking forward to Deliver Us from Evil now. "
— Dugger, 2/17/2014 -
" This book started out good, but got a little ridiculous and very formulaic at the end. "
— Loren, 2/9/2014 -
" Good thriller. Some not-so-great language, but I like the book. For anyone who likes international relations. "
— Andrew, 2/3/2014 -
" A very scary but plausible scenario. "
— Yosef, 1/28/2014 -
" Quick, fun read. I both enjoyed and was disturbed by how relevant the plot was to today's global and economic climate - the general premise doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility. "
— Anne, 12/26/2013 -
" Very similar to the Bourne movies, great read not serious but exciting. "
— Boni, 11/1/2013 -
" This book never stopped moving and was a very easy read. In fact, it was difficult to put down. If you want a thriller that keeps moving and reads much like a Hollywood script, this is the book for you. Another winner from Baldacci! "
— Jim, 10/19/2013 -
" This had tons of intrigue. Just goes to show that being in control or having power can really drive people beyond the limit. Loved the character Katie James and Shaw is a real hero with a tainted past. "
— Lana, 10/15/2013 -
" Exactly what I'd expect from Baldacci. A solid story with plenty of action. "
— Joe, 10/14/2013 -
" Found this one at used bookstore. Pretty good Baldacci,though it kind of takes time to get rolling. In middle of reading it. Getting better with each page; like a thriller should "
— Alan, 9/26/2013 -
" This book as pretty predictable, but I still liked the story. There is a lot of action and would probably make a good movie. "
— Tanna, 8/28/2013 -
" Author gives lots of background in beginning chapters. I had read a Katie James/Shaw book before so it was great to read the 1st one. "
— Sheri, 6/29/2013 -
" I liked it. He is a great storyteller and i plan on reading all of his books. "
— Connie, 5/5/2013 -
" Baldacci's best book by far. It's freaky how real this one seems. It could very easily happen, I'm sure, in this post-9/11 world. JJ Abrams and Jonah Nolan may have been on to something after all... "
— ConvincoDude, 3/9/2013 -
" One of my absolute favorites. "
— Deneen, 1/3/2013 -
" Very good book. Yes I agree with other comments... there is definitely some truth to this story. If Baldacci has an average book, then it is probably better than most of the other books out there. I always enjoy his work. "
— Shari, 11/9/2012 -
" I liked this book. Bit of an action filled page turner. Could imagine it being a film, provided Tom Hanks or Tom Cruise were NOT cast as the hero! Worth a read. "
— Zoe, 10/20/2012 -
" Typical David Baldacci - a fast-paced, action-packed page turner. "
— Lisa, 8/16/2012 -
" For those who beleive on induced wars, here's a fictious narration of how its done, if its actually done. The slide side may be cliche dialogues and pedestrian language, but the Bond type cat-rat race is tight. Enjoyed it! "
— Twinkle, 6/10/2012 -
" I really did like this book. loved the characters shaw and james. a good read! "
— Autumn, 4/4/2012 -
" I was in almost all of the countries in this book while I was reading it. I actually picked up the book while in Amsterdam! "
— Erin, 3/10/2012 -
" A good thriller with lots of action and unexpected plot twists. I enjoyed it! "
— Monica, 2/18/2012 -
" Not one of my absolute favorites of his, but definitely not disappointing. It was nice to get to know these new characters, I'm looking forward to "Deliver us From Evil" very much. "
— Amy, 11/20/2011 -
" This was an action thriller, along similar lines as the Bourne Conspiracy style of story. It was an easy read for mature readers. "
— Discovery, 11/8/2011 -
" This was my first Baldacci and I really liked it. I was a little disappointed in the induendo, it just wasn't necessary. "
— Kimberly, 10/29/2011 -
" This book is one of those CIA-type spy thrillers, fascinating in that the "bad" guy was a defense contractor drumming up cold war hostilities to ensure the health of his company ... yikes!! "
— Karen, 6/23/2011 -
" Great Balcacci book - a real page turner, particularly at the end. "
— Carol, 6/13/2011 -
" The most appalling massacre takes place on a quiet London street in a power play. Perception management is fully employed by a private company to manipulate the truth. It makes you wonder if there is anything that can be reliably believed. "
— Pauline, 5/31/2011 -
" Typical Baldacci spy novel but I like it. Fun read. "
— Melvago, 5/11/2011 -
" I think Baldacci is my favorite author. I am yet to read one I haven't enjoyed. "
— Jason, 5/8/2011 -
" The author's attempt to develop a thriller storyline outside of this country was not nearly as successful as the United States based storylines. "
— Anne, 5/4/2011 -
" I really did like this book. loved the characters shaw and james. a good read! "
— Autlaninga, 4/25/2011 -
" I would give this book a 3 1/2. It started out kind of slow but ended up being really good. Shaw is a like able character. I didn't know it was a series but at some point I will have to read up on ol Mr. Shaw's life. He sounds pretty tough! "
— Mckenna, 4/24/2011 -
" One of the best books I have read in ages. A wonderful super rich megalomaniac as the bad guy and a rough, tough hero as his opponent with a lot of action, intrigue and mystery in between. If this is your type of story I recommend giving it a go. "
— Terry, 4/12/2011 -
" Derivative and dull until the final third of the "thriller." Introduces Baldacci's latest series, centered around a mysterious character named Shaw. "
— Johnvano, 4/11/2011 -
" His worst. 14 novels. Not even a good procedural. "
— Michael, 4/1/2011 -
" Really liked this book! Fast paced and good hero.... "
— Kathy, 3/29/2011 -
" It took me a while to get into this book, but once I got in, I finished it quick. Very interesting - makes you think about things a little more. "
— Jennifer, 3/17/2011
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 Ron McLarty
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.