Media Reviews

"Yes, it possesses all the subtlety of a dog fight, but it's also choked with pap... and so sappy you'd think Baldacci was earning a commission on each tear jerked." - Publishers Weekly

"Readers completely unfamiliar with this sort of movie-of-the-week story might be entertained, but others will be in for a disappointment. While the writing is competent, the story is predictable and the characters overly familiar." - Booklist

"Baldacci departs from thriller mode to pen this often-maudlin tale of familial reinvention." - Kirkus Reviews

"A change of pace for Baldacci: tear-jerking inspiration." - Library Journal

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David Baldacci Author Biography

David published his first novel, Absolute Power, in 1996. A major motion picture adaptation followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 32 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers, and several have been adapted for film and television. His novels have been translated into more than 45 languages and sold in more than 80 countries; over 110 million copies are in print worldwide. David has also published five novels for younger readers.

A lifelong Virginian, David received his Bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, after which he practiced law in Washington, D.C.

While David is involved with several philanthropic organizations, ...

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