In this mesmerizing thriller, New York Times 1 bestselling author David Baldacci returns with fan-favorite characters Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, back from their harrowing and near-fatal adventure in the blockbuster 1 bestseller Simple Genius.
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In adroitly written novels such as Absolute Power and Saving Faith, David Baldacci has long established himself as one of the most accomplished and imaginative crime writers at work today – and it’s a particularly fecund field at present. With his latest novel, First Family, he adds even more lustre to his reputation -- and tackles surprising new areas of characterisation and plot. The setting is the haunts of the powerful: the upper echelons of the political class.
A birthday party at the presidential retreat Camp David takes a nasty turn when a child is abducted after the party has finished. The First Lady needs the very best to help in this dangerous situation – and who better than top operatives Sean King and Michelle Maxwell to track down the child? (Baldacci enthusiasts will know his reliable protagonists from earlier novels). However, the First Lady and Sean King have had dealings before: he was instrumental in saving her husband (then a senator) from a very unhappy situation… and perhaps their involvement was more than political. Michelle Maxwell, as we know from earlier books by this author, is a woman with her own major problems, and everyone involved in the events of First Family will emerge chastened and changed from an incendiary situation.
As in his earlier books, David Baldacci is notably sharp at the cross-currents of tension within a family (while never forgetting pressing external threats). In the new book, he has the reader caught up in a spectacular and disturbing narrative, with the involvement of the most important family in America adding piquancy to an already gripping piece of writing. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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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.
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By P. Marlow
Format:Hardcover
I have read quite a few David Baldacci books so generally knew what I was getting myself in for, from the opening page right through to the end of the book, was an unputdownable story of lust, love, hate and revenge. When after her 12th Birthday party is held at camp David, a little girl goes missing from her home, her mother (and sister-in-law to the most powerful man in the world) found brutually slain, and her brothers and sisters drugged, which all happens in the first 2 chapters you know something good is going to happen in the following 90 or so chapters. What does follow is a touching tale of how far a man will go to get justice for his daughter- even if that means taking out the first family!
Great Book well worth a read!
Great Book well worth a read!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By snapperjon
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This is a good read, I have read Baldacci's books before and always enjoyed them, this takes us into the realms of the President and his family, the plot was sometimes a little imagination stretching, but all good books should have that ability to take the reader away from his/her on life for a while, I thought the final chapters were a bit short and the final end game was a bit of a let down as to the finish of the 'First family'. all in all I would recommend this book for any fan of Baldacci and crime and mystery books in general
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Lizzie
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I was unsure about this at first but then once I got into it, I realized it was a good story with some interesting ideas. It was, as always, well written by David Baldacci.
Sean and Michelle, both former secret service agents are brought in to find the kidnapped president's niece, working directly for the, very clever and focused, first lady. Then the plot gets very involved as well as a number of sub-plots.
Great read.
Sean and Michelle, both former secret service agents are brought in to find the kidnapped president's niece, working directly for the, very clever and focused, first lady. Then the plot gets very involved as well as a number of sub-plots.
Great read.
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