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Daylight (An Atlee Pine Thriller, 3)
In this gripping mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci, an FBI Agent's search for her sister clashes with a military investigator's high-stakes case, leading them both deep into a global conspiracy-from which neither of them will escape unscathed.
For many long years, Atlee Pine was tormented by uncertainty after her twin sister, Mercy, was abducted at the age of six and never seen again. Now, just as Atlee is pressured to end her investigation into Mercy's disappearance, she finally gets her most promising breakthrough yet: the identity of her sister's kidnapper, Ito Vincenzo.
With time running out, Atlee and her assistant Carol Blum race to Vincenzo's last known location in Trenton, New Jersey-and unknowingly stumble straight into John Puller's case, blowing his arrest during a drug ring investigation involving a military installation.
Stunningly, Pine and Puller's joint investigation uncovers a connection between Vincenzo's family and a breathtaking scheme that strikes at the very heart of global democracy. Peeling back the layers of deceit, lies and cover-ups, Atlee finally discovers the truth about what happened to Mercy. And that truth will shock Pine to her very core.
For many long years, Atlee Pine was tormented by uncertainty after her twin sister, Mercy, was abducted at the age of six and never seen again. Now, just as Atlee is pressured to end her investigation into Mercy's disappearance, she finally gets her most promising breakthrough yet: the identity of her sister's kidnapper, Ito Vincenzo.
With time running out, Atlee and her assistant Carol Blum race to Vincenzo's last known location in Trenton, New Jersey-and unknowingly stumble straight into John Puller's case, blowing his arrest during a drug ring investigation involving a military installation.
Stunningly, Pine and Puller's joint investigation uncovers a connection between Vincenzo's family and a breathtaking scheme that strikes at the very heart of global democracy. Peeling back the layers of deceit, lies and cover-ups, Atlee finally discovers the truth about what happened to Mercy. And that truth will shock Pine to her very core.
Editorial Reviews
"Baldacci is at his absolute best in the dazzling Daylight . . . a stunning success that sets our expectations high and somehow exceeds them."―Providence Journal
"Daylight gives you everything you would expect from a David Baldacci novel and more. The title alone speaks to the promise of answers that have eluded Atlee in the first two installments . . . [Baldacci] is incapable of producing a less than superb read."―Bookreporter.com
"David Baldacci is one of the all-time best thriller authors."―Lisa Gardner, #1 New YorkTimes bestselling author
"A master storyteller."―People
"Baldacci delivers, every time!"―Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author
"Daylight gives you everything you would expect from a David Baldacci novel and more. The title alone speaks to the promise of answers that have eluded Atlee in the first two installments . . . [Baldacci] is incapable of producing a less than superb read."―Bookreporter.com
"David Baldacci is one of the all-time best thriller authors."―Lisa Gardner, #1 New YorkTimes bestselling author
"A master storyteller."―People
"Baldacci delivers, every time!"―Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author
Readers Top Reviews
L. JamesUnknown
For perhaps the first time with Baldacci's books I felt a little underwhelmed. The story runs along well enough - but it felt rushed at the end - meaning that this wasn't the ending to the trilogy that I had expected. It was ok, but not of the quality of most of his previous works. I just felt that it stopped too suddenly, as the writer realised that a 4th book could be added on to the series. Maybe I'm being too harsh, though.
W. J. MacgregorPa
I normally buy Baldacci Books as they are published and this one was no exception, I was expecting the end of a trilogy with the hunt for Mercy coming to a conclusion and the addition of John Puller to the story was an added bonus, as he needs a bit of an airing. The story is fine as far as it goes pushing the hunt for Mercy along, and the slightly weaker subplot of Political blackmail could have been better used, my main complaint though is the ending! I had the impression from previous books that there would be a conclusion to the Mercy story soon and perhaps a new opening for Atlee where she fades with her sister into the sunset, but the rushed ending here felt like the author had a 'Ka-ching' moment and has spun the story out for at least another episode, altogether unsatisfying as this character's story arc was, I felt, coming to a natural end. It will be interesting to see how (if) he brings John Puller back after this.
T. WoodW. J. Macg
Atlee Pine has been searching for twin sister Mercy ever since she joined the FBI. Hampered by the gaps in her memory caused by the life threatening injuries received during the attack she has struggled for many years to remember what happened on that fateful night. Having finally returned home to try to fill in some of the blanks she now finds herself heading to New Jersey to follow up some promising leads relating to the newly discovered identity of the kidnapper. With her assistant and loyal friend, Carol Blum, at her side she is shocked to find her case is linked to that of military investigator John Puller through the kidnapper she has only just begun to hunt. Together they realise the connection could strike at the heart of far more than either of them could begin to understand alone and as more information comes to light Atlee finally reaches a shocking realisation of what happened to Mercy all those years ago. Once again Mr Baldacci has provided a story to keep you reading long into the night. Atlee is a great character and the addition of John Puller is a very clever move as it gives a whole different sense of what has happened and why. Thankfully, although many things have been sorted there is still more to come where Atlee is concerned and I will absolutely be waiting in line for that. I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the opinions expressed are my own. Anyone who is a fan of this series of books won't be disappointed.
