Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Atlee Pine who is an fbi agent is looking for her sister Mercy who was kidnapped may years ago. She found out that the person who took her sister was named Ito Vincenzo. She went to visits Ito's brother in jail who died of suspicious circumstances the next day. This book kept me guessing until the very end. I cant wait to read David Baldacci's next book.

I’m a fan of the Atlee Pine novels. They move quickly, always have a good blend of action and plot and the central continuing mystery always gets advanced. This story is right in alignment and is a pleasant diversion.

I have not read any of the John Puller books and he’s a central supporting character here. I want to go back and read some and see if it changes anything but didn’t feel I needed his detailed backstory to go along.

The only thing that continues to bug me is the use of Blum as a “partner”. I like the character but it’s doing a lot of heavy lifting (maternal character, “good cop”, Holmes to Pine’s Sherlock) and it’s just pretty unreasonable.

Also, they made a big deal about Atlee’s car but now it seems to have disappeared.

Good entertainment for a mind needing a break!

I received an advanced copy from Netgalley and the publisher in return for an honest review.

WOW. What a book. That was so good. From start to finish, i couldn't put it down. The fact that each of the Atlee Pine stories leads her closer to the overarching storyline is very well done. While there is a lot going on, it is far from confusing. Baldacci does a great job painting an excellent picture, but also a relatively easy path to follow. I think while the main storyline was interesting, there is much more excitement and intrigue in the Mercy storyline. I think that is so fascinating. The way things are shaping up are just so interesting. Can't wait for the next chapter.

Thank you to David Baldacci, Netgalley, and Grand Central Publishing for providing me with an advanced reading copy.

Brilliant plotting by a master storyteller.

FBI Agent Atlee Pine again manages to get herself into a major scrape whilst seeking her abducted sister.

I always look forward to the latest release by David Baldacci, as his novels have always delivered excitement and fascination in equal measure. From the moment the door banged open, and right up to the last paragraph, I was on edge wondering what was going to happen, and if she would finally have met her match.

The plot twists and turns cleverly and I was kept turning the pages. I had to keep reading and of course I finished in one sitting.

Masterful.

A must read for investigation buffs, fans of thrillers, police drama, and anyone wanting a really good absorbing book.