The Hit Mass Market Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page | Language: English | ISBN:
1455521302 | Format: PDF
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"Another fast paced page turner that will keep you glued to the couch...by an author who continues to standout in the increasingly crowded thriller field."—
Examiner.com on The Forgotten"Baldacci is a master when it comes to writing about small-town conspiracies and a lone hero who fights against all odds to clean up corruption. The narrative moves slowly, so the reader has a chance to solve the case along with Puller. It might seem straightforward, but the final reveal will surprise even hardcore thriller junkies."—
The Washington Post on The Forgotten"The Innocent is Baldacci at his absolute best...Baldacci provides the reader a non-stop pulse pounding ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat into the wee hours of the morning...Five Stars."—
Examiner.com"This book is a definite one-day, 'edge-of-your-chair' read, with an ending that is a complete surprise. One of the best Baldacci's since Absolute Power, this is one that will have all suspense readers enthralled."—
Suspense Magazine on The Innocent"Readers expect excitement and intrigue in David Baldacci's books, and Zero Day is no exception...As Baldacci's new hero narrowly escapes countless close calls, the pairing of the author's imagination and knowledge create a wild ride for the reader. Puller is gutsy, brash and likable. Best of all, he survives to reappear in the next book of this new series."—
The Free-Lance Star on Zero DayAbout the Author
David Baldacci lives with his family in Virginia. He and his wife have founded the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. He invites you to visit him at www.david-baldacci.com and his foundation at www.wishyouwellfoundation.org.
- Series: Will Robie (Book 2)
- Mass Market Paperback: 528 pages
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (February 18, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1455521302
- ISBN-13: 978-1455521302
- Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.3 x 1.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
THE HIT is the second book in the Will Robie Assassin series after The Innocent. I could barely get through The Innocent. I saw a David Baldacci book at the airport before I left for London. On the flight I started The Shining Girls, and read all three of Lauren Beukes' books by the time we were flying back to the states. The husband picked up some Baldacci for my Kindle while in London, so on the day flight back, I started THE HIT.
It begins by pedantically explaining how the U.S. Government needs hit men and women for black ops assassinations, which is really just murder for hire. Not a leap, as other books have had the same premise, and we are now living in the post Edward Snowden America. An America where even our library book borrowing history was gathered by GWB's administration, so why would BHO's administration be any better? These assassins, specifically Will Robie and Jessica Reel, supposedly have deep-seeded issues that make them the perfect killing machines to rid America of undesirables and threats in our own, and other countries.
Will Robie is the de facto killing machine, and he is sent after Reel when it is discovered that she killed one of their operatives. Robie blithely follows what "Blue Man" and his other superiors tell him to do, hunting down Reel. But there are two sides to every story. Has Jessica really gone rogue, or has someone high up in Government made it look like she's a threat? Then it starts to become droll. Reel is actually fighting a systemic internal problem that is all about preserving the end of the world as we know it, for the rich. A think-tank employee, and what actually reliable papers come out of a think tank?!, turned middle-of-nowhere conspiracy theorist with a militia, is tracked down by Reel because of a paper he wrote.
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