As part of this series you have to wonder what will happen to Atlee once she finally finds her sister. It has been interesting imagining how she will find her, dead, alive, no memory, innocent or not? Each stage in the search closes one door and opens several others. As with most series, characters are getting bogged down with their own histories and relationships. If you like Atlee, keep reading. If she is getting irritating, you can quit here.

David Baldacci has kind of a thing for developing dual plots. One plot will start and end during the book; the other is an overarching plotline that is slowly resolved throughout the series. The Atlee Pine books are no different, with the twist of Daylight, the third book in the series, being a crossover with John Puller. Puller has been my favorite Baldacci character since Oliver Stone and, at least for me, steals a bit of Atlee’s limelight. It’s not a crossover that fits neatly and, if I had to guess, was done with the intention of getting fans to jump over to the Atlee series as well.

The Atlee Pine series stands out because of its eponymous female protagonist. While Baldacci has his men-writing-women moments and the whole female-empowerment motif is a bit overdone, the characterization and plotlines are enjoyable. They’re as over the top as any of Baldacci’s novels and, if you’ve liked his previous books, there’s no reason why you won’t enjoy these as well.

By Daylight, Atlee has made significant progress in the search for her sister. For those who don’t remember, Atlee’s twin sister was kidnapped when they were both six. The kidnapper left Atlee with a crushed skull and almost dead. A major motivation for Atlee’s FBI career has been tracking down her long-lost sister.

Daylight puts that storyline in the forefront. Atlee has a substantial lead—one that comes after discovering the truth of her parents’ shadowy past. It’s a complex line involving failed witness protections, snitching on the Mafia, and a rather bizarre motivation for Mercy’s kidnapping. Baldacci manages to get readers to suspend belief for the crazy storyline by writing a compelling story with just enough mystery to make you think that maybe everything will all be explained in the end.

The B-plot involves a drug ring that John Puller was trying to bust when Atlee inadvertently walked into the sting operation of sorts. Turns out the guy who may be connected to Mercy’s kidnapping might also have some info on a drug trafficking ring. This plot turns out to go much deeper and up to the halls of power as Baldacci explores the ways the rich and famous subvert the law. It’s a bit complex of a storyline for no more play than it gets and really could have used more time to develop. Readers are expected to just take certain things for granted (though Baldacci is very good at making sure we do just that.)

Daylight is the Baldacci formula to a T. If you like his novels, you’ll be at home here. If you’re looking for high literature, go somewhere else. This is all about the crazy what-ifs and page-turning, credulity-straining, high-octane thrills. Atlee just does it with a fair bit of female empowerment rah-rah behind it. It’s a fun, fast-paced novel and, I would imagine, leads into the final Atlee Pine book coming soon.

When I read a book by this author I expect a well written story. He did not disappoint. There was action and thrills with twists and turns. The characters were interesting and well developed. The plot had subplots and characters I wanted to strangle yet others I wanted to see a bigger part. I was invested in the story staying up way to late to read this one. Excellent reading!

Daylight is book three in the Atlee Pine series. In previous books Atlee has relentlessly dug into her past to reveal startling revelations about her parents. Her main agenda is to find out what happened to her twin sister, Mercy, who was kidnapped when they were six.

Currently on leave until she can sort out her personal demons, Atlee is joined by colleague and close friend, Carol Blum. Carol gives a calming presence to Atlee's, at times, bluntness and impulsiveness. Atlee stumbles across a police bust and in true Pine form becomes involved in the case.

Baldacci includes plenty of backstory making Daylight fine as a stand alone. However, to get the full experience I would recommend reading Long Road to Mercy and A Minute to Midnight.
In this latest novel Atlee shows that she is not immune to bad decisions as I found she made plenty during this investigation and I found myself shaking my head over some of the situations she found herself in.

Working together with CID Special Agent John Puller the pair investigate a suspected drug ring and how this connects to a teenager shot by police. Stopped at every turn, shutdown and shutout by higher powers they work to expose a cover-up of epic proportions.

Daylight is fast paced, action packed and suspense filled. Making this a must read for all crime fans.

Baldacci’s King and Maxwell series was a top favorite for me until a few years ago, so I jumped at a chance to pick up this arc. While I haven’t read other books in the Atlee Pine series, Daylight has plenty of background for new readers to follow along. Pine is taking time off from FBI work to investigate her sister’s disappearance years ago when she stumbles into a devious conspiracy with huge national ramifications. Does she find her sister and break the clandestine ring? Well, I’ll leave that to you to find out, but I’ll definitely be waiting for the next book to find out what Atlee will do next.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

Thank you NetGalley and and the publisher for this complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review of this book.

I am a fan of any and all Baldacci books! I was excited to see that this new novel featured not only Atlee Pine but also John Puller. They worked together on a complicated case. Details woven throughout this book helped Pine in her search for her twin sister that was abducted years ago.

The story and characters in this book did not disappoint. It was well written and the plot made sense,

The only thing I wish had been different was the ending. Pine was so close to finding the truth out about the kidnapping of her sister, whom she believes to still be alive. Yet, the book had a cliffhanger.

Daylight by David Baldacci is exciting and reviting. Another installment in the story of Atlee Pine and John Puller is a big plus.

Another thriller by David Baldacci featuring Atlee Pine. Surprise appearances from other characters from previous books made this book top notch! This is one of my favorites from the whole Atlee Pine series! What a treat to read while I am home for the holidays!

Book Review: Daylight (Atlee Pine #3) by David Baldacci
(Published by Grand Central Publishing, November 17, 2020)

5.0 Stars.

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. Catch a tiger by its toe.

In the dead of night, an intruder uses a popular children's counting rhyme to choose between the six-year-old twins of Mrs. Pine. Just one little girl. He takes Mercy. And spares the sister. The luck of the rhyme. Or its curse. And shortly after, Julia, the mom disappears.

Three decades later.

"Daylight", Book 3. Tough as nails Special Agent Atlee Pine, lone G-Woman at the remote FBI substation to protect the breadth of the Grand Canyon, ex-Army, MMA black belt and weightlifting champ uses vacation time off to continue a decades-long, desperate quest to find her missing twin sister - and mom.

As an agent, she has the enormous resources of the bureau and the company of her loyal assistant, Carol Blum, subrogated de-facto calming influence on the high-strung boss.

The trail leads from Arizona to Trenton, New Jersey. The U.S. Army Post and Joint Base at Fort Dix to be exact.

And this is where author David Baldacci pulls aces out of his deep bag. Enter star mainstay, John Puller (of the John Puller series). The U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, CID, and son of Three-Star General "Fighting" John Puller, Sr. is at Fort Dix by coincidence, working on a hitherto unrelated drug trafficking case with suspects employed on base. Enter brother Robert Puller, Lt Col, Air Force, the wiz of algorithms, the master of information gathering out of thin air.

They are after the same people. Pine, Blum and the Pullers team up. The facts converge and lead to the Deep South, back to where it all started for Atlee.

Thereupon Atlee uncovers deep, dark family secrets. About her Mom. About the parents she thought she knew. The childhood she thought she lived. And the truth of what happened to her twin sister. Just a little closer to Mercy, perhaps. But none of it is pretty.

Enthralling!

Review based on an ARC from Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley, and the audiobook by Hachette Audio.

I haven't read a David Baldacci novel in years and I dont know why. Daylight was a refreashing return for me. I had forgotten how well written and action packed his novels can be with twist and turns, often ending a chapter on a cliff hanger forcing you to continue reading in suspense.

Having never read the Atlee Pine or John Puller series, a reader can easily pick up their backstories without being clueless as to what happend in the previous novels. Daylight focuses on Atlee Pine in her search for her possibly dead sister, who was abducted when they were children. John Puller is investigating drug smuggling on a military base. Pine and Puller's investigations cross paths. What they think is simple becomes much bigger than they imagined.

As mentioned, Baldacci is brilliant at writing edge of your seat, stay up all night thrillers. Daylight is action packed. The biggest issue I had with some of the twists or revelations is it always seemed like someone owed either Pine or Puller a favor or they would make phone calls to people they know at such and such beaurieu. It happend too often in the novel. I was also less interested in the Puller character than Atlee Pine in her search to what happend to her sister that maybe Baldacci took on more than he could chew in terms of plot.

Despite my minor complaints, I'd highly reccomend Daylight and I will definitely be reading the other Atlee Pine novels.

This is the third book in the Atlee Pine series. I have not read the first two, oddly enough, as I am a huge Baldacci fan and I am super thankful to review this one ahead of publication.
I finished this one in 2 days. Great plot, easy to follow, excellent character development and lots of action.
I loved feeling like I didn't miss a beat joining this series in book three. So well done and I am glad I got to read and review.
For fans for mysteries, thrillers, and action packed books!

I like David Baldacci books. This was not what I expected. However it was a very entertaining read.
Complex and well written. Atlee is still looking for her sister and finds her answers by way of a separate investigation.
very good

Another winner from David Baldacci! Attlee Pine’s search for her sister has been a constant in the first two books, in this one she finally gets some answers although they are not what she expected. This is an outstanding read, 5 stars.

Thanks to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Atlee Pine is plain and simple a bad ass! She is tough and vulnerable. She is a load of contradictions. Her FBI boss has suggested firmly to her, she needs to take care of her head which means to find her twin sister Mercy. I have not read the other 2 books in the series, but the main thread that drives her is what happened to her sister. Is she still alive? Atlee is for looking for answers. When her search collides with John Pullers drug case, the political fireworks begin. Ito Vincenzo name keeps coming up and the case keeps hit a brick wall. A political brick wall.

These two work great together along with her older assistant and friend Carol Blum. She seems to be the anchor for Atlee Pine. And rightfully so. Her mother went missing and she just made contact with her biological father and still is dealing with the suicide of her step father.

The political thriller hits all the marks for me. It is fast moving and unbelievable while believable. There is some bad dudes and dudette but Puller and Pine do not give up. They have a higher calling. The hunt for Atlee's sister turns some crazy corners and spins so I am anxious to see what Baldacci will do on the next book. There will be a next book!

A Special thank you to Grand Central Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

We are following FBI Agent Atlee Pine as she continues her search for answers about her sister's disappearance 30 years ago. In the middle of tracking down a promising lead, she inadvertently interrupts a different investigation being conducted by Army CID John Puller. As the two cases become intertwined, we learn more and more about Atlee and finally get some answers about her missing sister.

Agent Pine was not immediately my most favorite character in the world, but over the course of three books she has really grown on me. She is fierce, smart, strong and determined. She has her flaws but that only makes her more lovable. Also, as the book says, Carol Blum is a national treasure.

I've read a good amount of Baldacci books and his formula works so well for me. If you enjoy fast paced political/crime/law enforcement thrillers then I think you will really enjoy this series. The characters are strong, the plot is exciting and the over arching plot surrounding her missing sister keeps you wanting more. Really enjoyed this one. Might be my favorite Baldacci book to date.

Another thrilling read from a wonderful author, the Puller family always seem to get the results although it is a roller coaster ride to get there. This time assisted by FBI agent Pine when two investigations collide who doesn't get the result that she was hoping for as her twin sister is still awol. Bribery and money seem to be the order of the day in the highest circles so who can you trust?

FBI Agent Attlee Pine is searching for her twin sister and the investigation leads to a military investigator John Pullers case that leads to a global investigation. This is the latest book in the series and I enjoyed it

This is the third book of a series. And based on the ending, not the last. The first book I would get four stars, the second book 3 stars, and this book back up to four stars. Overall, good action. Disappointed in the ending as it seemed melodramatic and over the top. I’m very disappointed that this did not finish the story arc of the series. The author seems to be milking this all the way to the bank. Thanks to NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

*4 stars plus! Book three is probably the best in this series so far. FBI agent Atlee Pine is searching for her twin sister Mercy who was abducted 30 years ago. Clues now lead her and her assistant Carol Blum to Trenton, New Jersey, to talk to the grandson of the man Atlee believes took her sister. Unfortunately she inadvertently walks into a take down in progress by Army Criminal Investigation Command and the man she seeks escapes. She offers to help Officer John Puller with his case and he accepts, so once again Atlee is working both cold and current cases which she hopes will lead to answers in her search. Strangely, their investigation is blocked at every turn. Who doesn't want them learning the truth?

There are some very interesting developments in this book, many shocking twists and turns. I can't wait to see where Baldacci takes this story next!

I received an arc of this thriller from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks for the opportunity.

Atlee Pine is an FBI agent who is on leave to investigate the kidnapping of her twin sister some 30 years ago. When her leads entangle her in a deep conspiracy she joins forces with an old colleague to solve the crime. She keeps getting closer and closer to solving her sister’s mystery, but will she ever really know the truth? Maybe a better question would be, will she be able to accept the truth once it’s uncovered?

This is a very good FBI thriller/suspense novel. I would have given it 5 stars save for the excessive use of foul language, some of it vulgar. There is also quite a bit of violence and some adult situations; therefore, I would only recommend it for the adult reader. The plot was very intricate and deep, but easy to follow. While most of the loose ends were tied by the end of the book, there is still a bit of a cliffhanger. I recommend this book to the adult reader who likes a lot of action and can get past the rough language.