Long Road to Mercy (Atlee Pine Series #1)

by David Baldacci

Overview

#1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci introduces a remarkable new character: Atlee Pine, an FBI special agent assigned to the remote wilds of the western United States. Ever since her twin sister was abducted by a notorious serial killer at age five, Atlee has spent her life hunting down those who hurt others. And she's the best at it. She could be one of the Bureau's top criminal profilers, if she didn't prefer catching criminals in the vast wilderness of the West to climbing the career ladder in the D.C. office. Her chosen mission is a lonesome one—but that suits her just fine.

Now, Atlee is called in to investigate the mutilated carcass of a mule found in the Grand Canyon—and hopefully, solve the disappearance of its rider. But this isn't the only recent disappearance. In fact, it may be just the first clue, the key to unraveling a rash of other similar missing persons cases in the canyon....

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538714706
Publisher:	Grand Central Publishing
Publication date:	11/13/2018
Series:	Atlee Pine Series
Edition description:	Large Print
Pages:	624
Sales rank:	531,450
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 2.00(d)

About the Author

David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with over 130 million worldwide sales. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia, he invites you to visit him at DavidBaldacci.com and his foundation at WishYouWellFoundation.org.

Hometown:

Northern Virginia

Date of Birth:

August 5, 1960

Place of Birth:

Richmond, VIrginia

Education:

B.A. in Political Science, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1982; J.D., University of Virginia, 1986

Website:

http://www.david-baldacci.com/

Editorial Reviews

"David Baldacci is one of the all-time best thriller authors. LONG ROAD TO MERCY is all action and attitude, and makes no apologies. Love it!"—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"David Baldacci's best yet. He keeps the pages flying and the plot twisting in this ingenious and riveting thriller. Best of all, he introduces a compelling new heroine in FBI Agent Atlee Pine. I can't wait to see what she does next. Baldacci delivers, every time!"—Lisa Scottoline, #1 bestselling author

"Long Road to Mercy is David Baldacci at his best, introducing an engrossing new heroine, FBI Agent Atlee Pine. Alternately chilling, poignant, and always heart-poundingly suspenseful."—Scott Turow, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"An epic thriller-fast moving, beautifully imagined, and vividly set in the Grand Canyon and its environs. From the opening chapter to the final twist, this novel will absolutely transfix you. A stunning debut to what promises to be a great series. Agent Pine is a character for the ages."—Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"David Baldacci is a name synonymous with excellence-a consummate storyteller who turns the conventional into unconventional. LONG ROAD TO MERCY strikes all the right chords: a perfect blend of action, secrets, and conspiracies—all combined with Baldacci's trademark sizzle."—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author

"A multi-layered protagonist; a plot as deep and twisty as the setting. In Long Road to Mercy, Baldacci is at the top of his game."—Kathy Reichs, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A fabulous new character from a master storyteller. Readers will love Atlee Pine. A mile-a-minute read that proves once again why David Baldacci has readers the world over flocking for more."—Jane Harper, New York Times bestselling author

"FBI Agent Atlee Pine is a heroine I'll never forget. I hope David Baldacci's hard at work on Agent Pine's next adventure, because I can't wait to dive into it."—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author

"What a blast-off for Baldacci's most memorable protagonist yet—Atlee Pine is a heroine for our times, a fighter for justice we'd all be glad to have on our side. LONG ROAD TO MERCY is a spectacular series debut. I can't wait to see what's next for her."—Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author

"If you're wondering why David Baldacci is considered the best, look no further than LONG ROAD TO MERCY. 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. It should come as no shock that a thriller writer for the ages has created a character for the ages!"—Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times bestselling author

"Baldacci excels as a storyteller...He knows how to craft a complex and compelling case for his stellar heroes to solve. Baldacci is at the top of his game here. The final reveal is both exciting and shocking. Readers will fall in love with Atlee, and hopefully Baldacci will bring her back soon."—Associated Press

"Baldacci weaves an intricate tale full of action, adventure and intrigue... Baldacci's latest page-turning thriller lives up to his reader's expectations and beyond."—Killer Nashville

"Baldacci at his finest."—Dearborn Press & Guide

From the Publisher

David Baldacci introduces a new thriller series with two narrators, Brittany Pressley and Kyf Brewer. Pressley breathes life into Atlee Pine, a self-reliant FBI special agent based in a one-person office in Arizona. With crisp diction and a hint of distrust, Pressley captures the underlying bitterness Pine has carried since her twin sister was abducted as a child. Untangling a strange disappearance in the Grand Canyon, Pine forges a new reliance on her stalwart office assistant; Pressley does well at distinguishing between the two women in their many conversations. Brewer portrays the quick-thinking male protagonist with a slightly goofy tone that fails to match his heroic actions, making the soldier turned park ranger lack credibility. Nonetheless, the choice of two narrators helps to ground the multiple storylines. N.M.C. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

NOVEMBER 2018 - AudioFile