The Escape
By David Baldacci
- Release Date: 2014-11-18
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
Special Agent Puller's brother is the country's most wanted criminal, but his conviction points to a cover-up--and a dangerous enemy bent on burying the truth in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller.
It's a prison unlike any other. Military discipline rules. Its security systems are unmatched. None of its prisoners dream of escaping. They know it's impossible...until now.
John Puller's older brother, Robert, was convicted of treason. His inexplicable escape from prison makes him the most wanted criminal in the country. Some in the government believe that John Puller represents their best chance at capturing Robert alive, and so Puller must bring in his brother to face justice.
But Puller quickly discovers that his brother is pursued by others who don't want him to survive. Puller is in turn pushed into an uneasy, fraught partnership with another agent, who may have an agenda of her own.
They dig more deeply into the case together, and Puller finds that not only are her allegiances unclear, but there are troubling details about his brother's conviction...and someone out there doesn't want the truth to ever come to light. As the nationwide manhunt for Robert grows more urgent, Puller's masterful skills as an investigator and strengths as a fighter may not be enough to save his brother--or himself.
Reviews
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3By Mtoto MwemaNot the best of Baldacci, but still intriguing.Escape
5By waltsieGreat book that keeps you rivited .Great
4By TDaleTI had read this before on another device and forgot until I got started and I enjoyed it as much this time as well. Great story good fast pacedThe Escape. David Baldacci
5By Wet againAn excellent read with more twist and turns than a rollercoaster!!! Traitors in extremely high positions in the military and in government are plotting the total destruction of America. Ebola in an aerosol form to be released on people. No cure is available. A magnificent read!!! My highest recommendation!!Annoying female lead
3By MadilucNot as bad as the first book in this series but not as good as the second. Did not like the lead female, so not necessary to the story. Will read the last in the series but not looking forward to the lead lady again. It is like the author cannot write for a female. This book was also to long, boring in spots.The Escape…escape from this read
2By sherby1I really enjoy D. Baldacci’s books. I have read through almost every series. This book was frustrating. I could not get over my how annoying Knox’s character was throughout the whole book. Puller’s reactions and their back and forth was dumb and boring. And then she’s his person - like really?? Ugh! It makes me not want to read the next book, but I like to tie knots and finish series, so I will…but this was a big disappointment.A well written spy/thriller
5By MiniCooperManThe writing, plot development and it’s unfolding, all make this novel a true page turner.The Escape
5By boots saddleAnother great six star page turner from this author. Very complex plots and intrigues, but well worth the read if you are patient enough to follow along.The Escape
5By Doc R KVery good read!His worst
1By Tim From AitkinI've read a few of Baldacci's stories and I've always truly enjoyed them - until now. I found these characters difficult to relate to and the entire story hard to follow and silly. I also found myself disgusted by his almost continuous use of the word "sucker". I'm no prude, I hear and have used words that are worse. But he used this word over and over and I found it totally inappropriate. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone.