This is a sponsored post, and our writer Jennifer D. received copies of the books to aid her writing of this post.
David Baldacci is known for writing suspenseful legal thrillers. They are the kind of books that anyone can enjoy, something you might pick up for your plane ride to visit relatives at Christmas, or enjoy with the additional downtime that comes around the holidays. In my family, it’s the kind of book that is equally enjoyed by me, my sister, my husband, my dad, and even my teenage nephew. His newest book The Escape is the third in the John Puller series, but I did not realize that when I began reading it and have had no trouble following the characters.
He’s now branched out into fiction for tweens and teens. His novel The Finisher came out in March. I haven’t been able to start it yet, but I will update this with my review when I feature it on 5 Minutes for Books. I think it’s going to be best for 12 and up, but that always varies due to your child’s reading level, interests, and tolerance for intensity. It’s nice and thick, but also seems like the kind of book that will keep all sorts of readers interested, due to the action and fast pace.
About The Escape:
A prison unlike any other. Military discipline rules. Its security systems are unmatched. None of its prisoners dream of escaping. They know it’s impossible . . . until now.
John Puller’s older brother, Robert, was convicted of treason. His inexplicable escape from the country’s most-secure prison makes him the most wanted criminal in the country. Some in the government believe that John Puller represents their best chance of capturing Robert alive, and so Puller is ordered to bring in his brother to face justice.
But Puller quickly discovers that his brother is pursued by others who don’t want him to survive. At the same time, Puller is pushed into an uneasy, fraught partnership with Veronica Knox, an agent who may have an agenda of her own.
They dig more deeply into the case together, and Puller finds that not only are Knox’s allegiances unclear, but there are troubling details about his brother’s conviction. It becomes clear that someone out there doesn’t want the truth to ever come to light. As the nationwide manhunt for Robert grows more urgent, Puller’s masterful skills as an investigator and strengths as a fighter may not be enough to save his brother—or himself.
About The Finisher:
Vega Jane was always told no one could leave the town of Wormwood. She was told there was nothing outside but a forest filled with danger and death. And she always believed it – until the night she saw Quentin Herms run away.
Vega knows Quentin didn’t just leave, he was chased. And he left behind a trail of clues that point to a dark conspiracy at the heart of Wormwood. To follow the clues will attract the attention of influential people willing to kill to keep their secrets. To stay safe, Vega just needs to keep her head down and her mouth shut. There’s only one problem – Vega Jane is not the kind of girl who walks away from a fight.
About the Author
David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with over 110 million copies in print; several have been adapted for both feature film and television. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia, he invites you to visit him at www.DavidBaldacci.com and his foundation at www.WishYouWellFoundation.org.
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I read Absolute Power and loved it.
I have not read any of his books.
Not yet, but I’m looking forward to reading them now!
I haven’t read any but my husband has. Not sure which is his favorite, but I do know that he likes them very much!
I haven’t.
I’ve read the Hit – great thriller about using one assassin to bring down another.
I have never read a David Baldacci book.
no but they look good
I have not but I enjoy this type of book.
I haven’t read but they look good
I’ve read a number of his books. I don’t know that I have a favorite but The Sixth Man comes to mind.
No, I haven’t. They looks like my kind of books, though!
No I have not read any of his books.
no i havent
No I haven’t read one of these books before.
I havent read them yet but would love to start now
I don’t think I ever read one of his books
I love his books,the camel club series was great
I never have but would love to.
I have not ready so I do not have a favorite just yet.
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i have not read any novels by this author
I have not read any of his books yet
No hoping to win and read this one
I haven’t read any of his books yet but my friend has and has good things to say about them.
I haven’t read any of his books, but I am always looking for new authors to read.
We’ve read several Balducci books – we liked the collectors.
I have read him before, but it’s been years and can’t recall name of book
I have not read any yet, my mom was just telling me to pick one up! She said they are so good!! I am just getting back into reading again!
I haven’t read any of his books yet, but I am heading to amazon now to check him out!
I haven’t read one yet.
I love to read but I have never read one of his books.
I have not read his books yet.
I have not read any of his books. I am going to put them on my reading list.
I have not read any of his books but I I am looking forward to.
I haven’t read any of these books yet, but they look like ones I would like.
I have not read one of his books before
no i havent
I enjoyed reading Zero Day.
I’ve never read his books. However, I think my son would like these.
I haven’t read any of his books – this would be my first.
Have never read one of his books.
Thanks for the contest.
I have not but love suspense books
Have not read any of his books yet
I have not read David Baldacci but I but his books for the hubby!
I’ve read all his books and love them. I don’t have a favorite
I have never read any of his books before-
I haven’t read a David Baldacci book yet but I’m intrigued, so I’d better add this author to my Christmas list. 🙂
I have not read a David Baldacci book, but it sounds like I might need to!
I have not!
No, I have not, but deff interested
oh yes we are huge fans,I loved the Christmas Train
No I have not but I love to read
I have not read one yet, putting on my to read list.
No i have not read one of his books. I like to read and I share my books with my sister.
Nope – not yet, anyway!
I’ve never read one but I’d like to!
I haven’t read one yet but I’d really like to!
i did not read any of his books … yet. But after reading this review , i will defiantly look into it. thank you
I HAVE NOT, BUT MY DAD DOES AND LOVE ALL OF HIS BOOKS
I have not read his books but I would like to.
No, I have never read one of his books.
I have not read a David Baldacci book before.
I have no read any books by David Baldacci but my husband does so we have tons on our bookshelves!
I have never read one but would love to!
No, I haven’t.
I haven’t read any of his books yet but I would love to
No, I am totally ignorant 🙁 and need to be educated!
I never have.
I like the king and maxwell series and the camel club series!
no, I haven’t
I have read something by him; I don’t remember what it was but I remember thinking that he was really good.
never had one but they sound like page turners!
This is the first I’ve heard o David Baldacci.
From the books shows here, think I’d like his writing.
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I have never read a David Baldacci book before, but they look really interesting.
new author to me I had not heard of him before
I haven’t read the books.
i haven’t read any of his books
I liked Absolute Power.
I have not, so I really need to start! Thanks for introducing me to them
I’ve read a number of his books. The titles don’t come to mind right now.
nope haven’t read any yet
I picked up Absolute Power from the library as a new release back in 1996. Since then I’ve read all of his adult books as soon as they were released. I’ve not read any of his YA or JF books yet. His best book (IMHO) is One Summer….a must read for anyone that enjoys Nicholas Sparks books.
I’ve never read his books before. Thanks.
I haven’t read any of his books yet.
I really enjoy reading David Baldacci’s books. One of my favorite is The Whole Truth. I would love to read these books. Thanks for having the giveaway.
I have not read anything by David Baldacci yet, but I would like to!
I have not read one but my husband loves them.
I have not read his books yet.
I’ve read a few of his books. I have liked all of them. My favorite so far has been The Forgotten.
I have not had the pleasure to read any of his books yet.
I have read David Baldacci’s books which are unforgettable. My favorite one is The Collectors.
I have never read one of his books, but I would like to.
I love Baldacci’s books and have read nearly all of them—I would say that my favorite of his books is The Camel Club!
I’ve never read any of his books, but I know they are very popular.