First Family (King and Maxwell) [Paperback] [Nov 01, 2013] David Baldacci - Softcover

David Baldacci

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ISBN 10: 1447248465 ISBN 13: 9781447248460

Publisher: Pan Books, 2013

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David baldacci's first family is the fourth gripping new york times bestseller in the king and maxwell series. When she turned the page and her gaze flickered over the date on top it was as though the lightning outside had somehow grounded right into her. A billion volts of pain, a shriek of anguish you could actually see, and feel, as it pierced her. Camp david, usa. A birthday party turns into a nightmare when a child is snatched after the celebrations. The first lady enlists the services of sean king and michelle maxwell to bring the child home safely. But she and king share a past. Years ago he saved her then senator husband from political disaster. And this may not be all that passed between them. With michelle still battling her own demons, the two are pushed to the limit, with forces aligned on all sides against them - and the line between friend and foe impossible to define . . or defend. David baldacci's smash-hit series continues with the sixth man and king and maxwell.

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About the Author:

David Baldacci is a worldwide bestselling novelist of titles such as The Fix, No Man's Land and End Game. With over 130 million copies in print, his books are published in over eighty territories and forty-five languages, and have been adapted for both feature-film and television. He has established links to government sources, giving his books added authenticity. David is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation (R), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across the US. Trust him to take you to the action.

From AudioFile:

First lady Jane Cox summons her old friend, Sean King, and his partner to investigate the murder of her sister-in-law and the kidnapping of her niece. King and partner uncover a bizarre tangle of events that could have disastrous consequences. Ron McLarty is the perfect choice to present Baldacci's latest thriller. His clear, strong voice shifts effortlessly among the story's varying passages of sadness, anger, and irony. His facility with multiple characters of both genders and many ages, races, and regional accents enables the listener easily to keep track of everyone. Music and sound effects, used liberally in the opening sequences, trail off as the story progresses, becoming less frequent and lower in volume with each chapter. Too bad--their use enhances the story. R.L.L. � AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

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