One more trip.
One more kill.
It would be difficult, but then they all were.
He could easily die.
But that was also always the case.
It was a strange way to spend one's life, he knew.
But it was his way.
Brief plot summary: Will Robie is a clandestine hit man for the US government; the man they call on to take out the ruthless and evil people no one else can stop. But when he's assigned a target that doesn't fit that definition, he refuses to make the kill. Now he's on the run with a teenage girl in tow who's fleeing the men who killed her parents. And this time, Robie makes it his job to keep her alive.
My thoughts: David Baldacci is one of my mom's favorite authors; she's read every book he's ever written more than once. But this is the first book by him that I've ever read. And I really liked it. Will Robie reminds me of Gabriel Allon and Evan Smoak--two of my favorite action/thriller heroes. And I loved his interactions with Julie, the sarcastic and streetwise yet very vulnerable teenage girl whose life he saves. This book has good writing and is well-plotted, fast-paced, and entertaining. And it won't be the last Baldacci novel that I read.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Happy Reading!
This seems like it would make a good movie!
ReplyDeleteI'd totally go see it if they ever did make a movie of this book!
DeleteI must be one of the few "constant readers" who has never read a David Baldacci book. Maybe it's time to remedy that.
ReplyDeleteI was in your shoes before I read this book. And I'll probably never read him as voraciously as my mom does, but I want to read more of his books now.
DeleteIt's been a while since I've read anything written by David... I've read four of his novels that I can recall with 'Absolute Power' being my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look that one up.
DeleteI've heard of this author but never read him. This sounds good.
ReplyDeleteHe's very popular...and has written a lot of books. Must be nice to be that successful in life. ;D
DeleteI like Gariel Allon too and I have been meaning to try David Baldacci. I wonder if this book is the first in a series.
ReplyDeleteHe has several series, I think. But this is his first book with Will Robie. And would probably be one you'd like if you like Gabriel Allon.
DeleteI don't think I have every read anything by him, although I have certainly heard of him ;) Nice review!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindy!
DeleteI haven't read anything by David Baldacci yet, but he's on my want-to-read list. Great review, Lark! This book sounds really good. :)
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