From the author of
The 6:20 Man,
“Memory Man” Amos Decker—an FBI consultant with perfect recall—delves into a bewildering double homicide in this new thriller in David Baldacci's #1
New York Times
bestselling series.
When Amos Decker is called to South Florida to investigate a double homicide, the case appears straightforward: A federal judge and her bodyguard have been found dead, the judge’s face sporting a blindfold with two eye holes crudely cut out, a clear sign that she’d made one too many enemies over her years on the bench.
What at first seems cut and dry is anything but: Not only did the judge have more enemies than Decker can count—from violent gang members, drug dealers, and smugglers to a resentful ex-husband—but the bodyguard presents additional conundrums that muddy the waters even further. Who was the real target in this vicious attack?
Meanwhile, Decker must contend with a series of unsettling changes, including a new partner—Special Agent Frederica “Freddie” White—and a devastating event that brings Decker’s own tragic past back to the present . . . and forces him to reckon with his future. As potential witnesses start disappearing, Decker and White are inexorably pulled down a twisted tunnel of secrets, crimes, and scandal—at the end of which lies Decker’s deadliest threat yet.
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Amos Decker’s latest op takes him to South Florida with a new partner, Frederica White. Balducci weaves a tangled web that takes the double homicide, possibly dealing with multiple, unrelated killers, down numerous dark paths and “Long Shadows.” In the backdrop of Amos’ current investigations, he is dealing with a puzzling letter from the Cognitive Institute with the latest progress of his brain injury, and the sudden tragedy of a former partner. The reader is kept on edge as the story delves into elements of uncertainty. A five star blockbuster and a great visit with a favorite character, Amos Decker.
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Amos Decker is in for a life changing adventure. Since he hates change anyway, getting a new lady FBI partner is not to his liking. Investigating the double murder of a judge and her “hired bodyguard” starts this mystery. Decker is also dealing with disturbing news concerning his own health and infallible memory. As the investigation takes dramatic twists and turns among a host of suspects, readers grapple with clues and suspicions along with Decker and Agent White. We also are along to witness Decker and White’s struggle to work together. Readers wrestle with Decker’s emotional challenges as he deals with his past, his new partner, struggles of the judge’s athlete son and Decker’s own future health and career. Decker’s and White’s tenacity in tracking down clues and finding leads keeps readers interested and involved in solving this crime. Is this one crime or two?? Is it a crime of passion or a cover up for other crimes?? How many more lives will be prematurely ended?? Will this case finally be the one to end Decker’s illustrious career by his own or his superiors’ choice?? This is one more of Baldacci’s hard to put down novels. Enjoy!
5.0 out of 5 stars
I really love this series of books. Amos Decker is a great character and the author truly brings him to life. For the reader. At least in my opinion. I enjoy the twists and turns in the investigations. Each suspect and witness are always interesting characters. David Baldacci really makes them human by exposing their flaws or their complex life stories. Keeping the reader guessing right up to the last few chapters. I just can't get enough of these Decker books. I'm off to read the next .
4.0 out of 5 stars
But far,far too long. I was losing the will to live at 60% of the thing. I remember now why I have only read one of Baldacci’s mammoth expositions before.