Action & Adventure
- Publisher : Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition
- Published : 20 Jun 2023
- Pages : 464
- ISBN-10 : 1538719851
- ISBN-13 : 9781538719855
- Language : English
The 6:20 Man: A Thriller (6:20 Man, 1)
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.
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.
Editorial Reviews
"A complex, high-powered thriller that will keep the reader guessing . . . This is a winner from a pro."―Kirkus, Starred Review
"Keeps readers guessing with an intriguing story and a few good plot twists . . . It seems like Baldacci might be planning more Travis Devine stories. Let's hope so."―Booklist
"Corporate conspiracies, corruption, and murder-all come together in one of thriller fans' most anticipated books of the summer . . . Baldacci's experience in this genre truly shines as he builds complex layers of riveting twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat!"―Reader's Digest
"David Baldacci is a master storyteller."―Associated Press
"David Baldacci is one of the all-time best thriller authors."―Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"A master storyteller."―People
"Baldacci delivers, every time!"―Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author
"Keeps readers guessing with an intriguing story and a few good plot twists . . . It seems like Baldacci might be planning more Travis Devine stories. Let's hope so."―Booklist
"Corporate conspiracies, corruption, and murder-all come together in one of thriller fans' most anticipated books of the summer . . . Baldacci's experience in this genre truly shines as he builds complex layers of riveting twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat!"―Reader's Digest
"David Baldacci is a master storyteller."―Associated Press
"David Baldacci is one of the all-time best thriller authors."―Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"A master storyteller."―People
"Baldacci delivers, every time!"―Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author
Readers Top Reviews
Cathy G.Lori The
Riveting. Tough to put this one down. The crafting of the two storylines intersecting each other was great. Not too grisly but bad enough. Love the hero!
Va SorrellCathy G
This book ,so beautifully & terrifyingly told, tells a story that is basically true of what is going on behind the scenes in the USA of today ! Thank you for writing this sad tale David Baldacci! . May the populace take heed
Suzi786Va Sorrell
This one does not disappoint. I am amazed at the sheer number of names of people he consulted in writing this engrossing novel. Be careful, though. It might leave you a bit uneasy as the plot unfolds. Maybe too true to life...
Glenn D ScottSuzi
This was one of those stories that grabs you quick and never lets go. I had a hard time putting it down, but could stay awake that long. Can’t wait for the next Devine thriller.
RDTGlenn D ScottS
The dialogue was clunky, and Baldacci doesn't do himself any favors by having his characters address each other by name in practically every scene of dialogue. I can go days without hearing someone address me by name in a one on one conversation. Thankfully it wasn't too distracting. The main plot line was interesting and the story was a fun page turner. Devine makes for a much more enjoyable Reacher clone than does Baldacci's John Puller. I'll definitely read the sequel. That said, the last 20 or so pages things started to come off the rails, IMO. He got too cute wanting to trick us, and I just didn't buy it.