The 6:20 Man
By David Baldacci
- Release Date: 2022-07-12
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
A cryptic murder pulls a former soldier turned financial analyst deep into the corruption and menace that prowl beneath the opulent world of finance, in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from David Baldacci.
Every day without fail, Travis Devine puts on a cheap suit, grabs his faux-leather briefcase, and boards the 6:20 commuter train to Manhattan, where he works as an entry-level analyst at the city’s most prestigious investment firm. In the mornings, he gazes out the train window at the lavish homes of the uberwealthy, dreaming about joining their ranks. In the evenings, he listens to the fiscal news on his phone, already preparing for the next grueling day in the cutthroat realm of finance. Then one morning Devine’s tedious routine is shattered by an anonymous email: She is dead.
Sara Ewes, Devine’s coworker and former girlfriend, has been found hanging in a storage room of his office building—presumably a suicide, at least for now—prompting the NYPD to come calling on him. If that wasn’t enough, before the day is out, Devine receives another ominous visit, a confrontation that threatens to dredge up grim secrets from his past in the army unless he participates in a clandestine investigation into his firm. This treacherous role will take him from the impossibly glittering lives he once saw only through a train window, to the darkest corners of the country’s economic halls of power . . . where something rotten lurks. And apart from this high-stakes conspiracy, there’s a killer out there with their own agenda, and Devine is the bull’s-eye.
Reviews
6:20 Man
5By OtreraDevine is an Interesting character; very down to earth and relatable. The story is very engaging with some twists and turns.6:20 Man
5By Petepal1Great read. Could not put it down!Great read
5By sipsey wildernessThis was my first book of his I’ve read but it definitely won’t be my last. Really good storytelling.Real Page Turner
4By Torettos Hot Rod HeavenI really enjoyed this book. Plowed through the first 200 pages or so the first day and finished not long after. The ending left a little to be desired but overall enjoyed the book. Currently reading the second in the seriesWOW
5By DGileyI just finished this and that is all I can say.Birdie book
4By Gas and KnivesSecond half of the book was a page turner, but several of the plot lines seem to stem from controversial political and social issues. Overall though, a good book. Will be reading next book in the series.David Baldacci does it again.
4By MDTimmelStarts a little slow but picks up speed faster than a Hummingbird’s wings.The 6:20 Man David Baldacci
5By Wet againTravis Devine is a former highly decorated Army Ranger. He left the military with a discharge of smoke and mirrors for not rendering aid to an officer who he knew murdered another officer who was his good friend. He was mysteriously contacted by a retired Army General who knows of his past and is threatening him with imprisonment if he dosen’t work for his covert organization. What ensues is an extremely fast paced read which weaves a tale of murder, financial crimes of mega proportions corrupt business men and politicians. My highest recommendation!!! Enjoyed immensely!!6:20 Man
5By David MeldrumOne of Baldacci‘s bestGood character! Dumb ending! Just Mediocre!
3By Bob852201Devine is a good enough character to try the second book of the series. But, Balducci must come up with a better plot. Bring back Montgomery & Speers, too!