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Saving Faith (Hardcover)

by David Baldacci (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 461 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd (3 Jan 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 068486164X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0684861647
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 4.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 466,575 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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It sounds like a movie pitch: "The story is like Tom Clancy crossed with John Grisham set in the Washington DC political world." But David Baldacci's Saving Faith successfully fuses elements from both of these chart-busters in this political thriller spiced with techno-wizardry.

The villain is a classic spy caricature: Cold-war CIA super-patriot Robert Thornhill wants to reclaim the glory days of the Central Intelligence Agency--when money flowed like the Mississippi during a flood and the FBI watched helplessly from the sidelines. Working from his secret underground bunker, he blackmails Danny Buchanan, one of the great Washington lobbyists, to front an enormous bribery scheme that will force Congress to bend to the CIA's whims. But Thornhill's plan springs a leak: Buchanan's assistant Faith Lockhart discovers her boss's dirty dealings and she intends to expose the whole mess to Thornhill's nemesis, the FBI. Thornhill's associates attempt to assassinate Faith but their bullet kills her FBI escort instead. Faith finds herself on the run with Lee Adams, a fit-and-trim PI who had been shadowing her at the behest of Buchanan.

If all this sounds a bit confusing, it is at times. Baldacci works hard to keep the tension steadily rising but it is sometimes difficult to remember why Faith and Lee can't just stop running and go for help. Nevertheless, they are very likeable heroes and Baldacci's depiction of the world of lobbyists and the internecine warfare of the FBI and CIA (complete with state-of-the-art spy gadgets and transmission-proof chambers) elevates the novel with details that can come only from careful research. --Patrick O'Kelley

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Danny Buchanan has made a fortune peddling influence for his cash-rich client companies, but now he's attempting to do the same for Third World countries. But no one is listening - what's in it for them? So he bribes Washington politicians to take notice - until the CIA want in on the strategy.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD, but not one of his best., 17 Jan 2001
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This review is from: Saving Faith (Paperback)
The story, the characters and the tension were first class but I have to say, having now read all David Baldacci's book's, it's not one of his best.

As I read on I could vaguely see a film script emerging although there is nothing wrong with that.

Again I found it difficult and slow to get into the story, maybe it's me but whilst reading I could easily put the book down as opposed to being forced to. However as with all his stories there comes a point when the story really takes off at a pace. I thought I could predict the ending however I was wrong, this time.

Would I bye his next book when published?, yes I would.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A disappointment compared to the other Baldacci novels, 3 May 2000
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Very slow to start, picks up in the middle and then takes on the quality you would expect.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A David Baldacci convert!! As addictive as Dan Brown, 12 Jul 2005
By Janine D. (Swindon, Wiltshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Saving Faith (Paperback)
Un-put-downable!! Lots of twists and turns especially running up to the end! Bought this book on holiday in the US and ended up following it up with Total Control and Last Man Standing (during the same trip), and have now ordered 4 more!

Must admit to having difficulty with the first few chapters of Last Man Standing (LMS), and so moved on to another book. However, my husband gave LMS a bash after me, and has been raving about it - so looking forward to him finishing it hence my recent order for 4 more David Baldacci books (so we don't have to wait for the other to finish first!!!).

Very addictive author, consistently better than Dan Brown.

Go on give him a try, you won't be disappointed!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A suitable introduction to a talented writer
The first Baldacci story that I read and one that got me hooked and still reading all the books he releases.
Published 7 months ago by Sharon-E

2.0 out of 5 stars Not One His Best
I was looking forward to this book but by a third way through nearly gave up. I found the story very slow to get going, with a lot of pre amble and unnecessary description of... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. B

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Written Ending
Not one of Baldacci's best. The characters are not well fleshed out. But yet it does make for a fast read. Read more
Published 21 months ago by M. A. Ramos

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Written Ending
Not one of Baldacci's best. The characters are not well fleshed out. But yet it does make for a fast read. Read more
Published 21 months ago by M. A. Ramos

3.0 out of 5 stars Not too hot!
Have read 4 other Baldacci books, all of which I liked.
This reads exactly like a Mills and Boon and had great trouble believing it was actually written by him!
Published on 3 May 2006 by Stells

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!!!
David Baldacci at his best. Another gripping, hard to put down suspense/thriller. Contains plenty of twists and turns right up until the last page. Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2003 by npfuk

4.0 out of 5 stars Baldacci, but not as his best
Having his read his previous work with much glee, this si the worst book he has written so far. This is not to say that it is bad, far from it, but it just seems lik he his... Read more
Published on 9 May 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars An action-packed story that keeps you turning the pages over
Beginning with a killing at a remote location. Lee and Faith become fugitives from justice, or is it justice? Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2000 by john_brotherton@yahoo.ie

4.0 out of 5 stars Another good one from Baldacci
Not an earth-shattering book, but one with plenty of pace and a good story-line, as usual.

The synopsis and jacket cover don't quite give you the full picture, but the gist of... Read more

Published on 24 April 2000

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