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![]() ![]() Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan X A fabulous new character from a master storyteller. It should come as no shock that a thriller writer for the ages has created a character for the ages! In FBI Agent Atlee Pine, he has envisioned a new kind of heroine, forged in the fire of trauma and driven by a rare kind of strength. and a revelation so personal that everything she once believed is fast turning to dust. When Atlee oversteps the mark on the arrest of a dangerous criminal, the FBI gives her a leave of absence – the perfect opportunity to return to where it all began.ĭetermined to finally uncover the truth, Atlee Pine’s journey home turns into a rollercoaster ride of murder, long-buried secrets and lies. ![]() Does he really know what happened to Mercy? ![]() A notorious serial killer, locked in a maximum-security prison, continues to haunt her. Since that fateful night, Atlee has dedicated her life and career to catching those who hurt others.Ītlee has never stopped searching for answers about her sister. Got something to share about Long Road to Mercy or David Baldacci or Atlee Pine? Share your thoughts in the comments below.A Minute to Midnight is the gripping follow up to Long Road to Mercy featuring Special Agent Atlee Pine from one of the world’s most favourite thriller writers, David Baldacci.Īt six years old, Atlee’s twin sister, Mercy, was taken from the family home while Atlee was left for dead. The beginning of a new character series that shows a lot of promise and sets the stage for a story arc that you would want to follow, if you enjoy crime fiction. The book has nothing that would specifically turn someone off. Save up to 80 versus print by going digital with VitalSource. He keeps the pages flying and the plot twisting in this ingenious and riveting thriller. Love it' Lisa Gardner, 1 New York Times bestselling author 'David Baldacci's best yet. LONG ROAD TO MERCY is all action and attitude, and makes no apologies. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Long Road to Mercy are 9781538761557, 1538761556 and the print ISBNs are 9781538761571, 1538761572. 'David Baldacci is one of the all-time best thriller authors. Who Should Read It:Īnyone who enjoys political thrillers and other Baldacci books. Long Road to Mercy is written by David Baldacci and published by Grand Central Publishing. The depth of the Grand Canyon’s geography: While it was meant as an immersive narrative, it got a bit too mundane and made me zone out a bit when there was little but details of the Canyon for pages on end. The plot: It was really well-woven, introducing the reader to unknown ideas that could very well be real (some aspects may or may not be based in reality, in fact – I didn’t check). Admitting that it’s his first time attempting a female lead, Baldacci does a good job of creating a character that is easy to associate with, and complex enough to be realistic. Highlighted Takeaway:Ītlee Pine, as created by Baldacci. The second book, A Minute to Midnight, comes out in November 2019 (and looks pretty kick-ass). This is the first of the Atlee Pine series. Will Atlee win the fight for the democracy of the country she swore to protect, or will her battle end with her life? Overall Rating:ħ out of 10 for its suspense-filled storyline, and 6 out of 10 for its thrill. Soon, Atlee realizes that those she considered her allies may not be so, and enemies – known and unknown – are waiting at every turn. But even with her experience and outlook, Atlee could not pre-empt the convoluted web she finds herself in when she begins to investigate a stabbed Grand Canyon mule and its missing rider. Thirty years later, the only agent assigned to the FBI’s Arizona Resident Agency at Shattered Rock, she is responsible for the protection of the Grand Canyon. But the event drove her to become the justice-keeper she is. Keep going to read the entire review! Source: Goodreads Genre:Ītlee Pine was six years old when a kidnapper snuck into the room she shared with her twin sister, used a random nursery rhyme to select his victim, and left with Mercy. A well-developed, likable heroine, Atlee Pine leaves an impression in Long Road to Mercy. The book had some great parts and some not-so-great parts. ![]() David Baldacci introduces a new lead character – FBI Agent Atlee Pine – in the first of a series dedicated to her. ![]()
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