David Baldacci is one of the world’s most popular, widely read storytellers. In his blockbuster thrillers Zero Day and The Forgotten, he enthralled readers with John Puller. A combat veteran and special agent with the U.S. Army, Puller is the man they call to investigate the toughest crimes facing the nation. But all his training, all his experience, all his skills will not prepare him for his newest case, one that will force him to hunt down the most formidable and brilliant prey he has ever tracked: his own brother.
THE ESCAPE
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 and national security crimes. 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.
I really wish Baldacci would take more time between books and get back to the quality of his earlier works David Baldacci is a terrific storyteller and obviously a phenomenally successful author. He also happens to be a terrific guy who has used his success to support/establish charities. I had the chance to meet him when he traveled overseas to do book events on U.S. military bases in Europe. I have a lot of respect for him because I saw firsthand how he interacted with our military personnel and dependents.Â
Puller vs Puller David Baldacci returns again this year with an exciting thriller, the third of his series featuring John Puller, a former war hero who is one of the best military investigators in the US Army’s Criminal Investigative Division. This time Puller is faced with one of the most dangerous and controversial cases of his career – to find a maximum security prisoner from the Leavenworth Military Prison who has made a miraculous escape and left an unknown dead body in his cell. The case is controversial…
This book will make you think & keep you up at night Baldacci is one of my favorite authors, but with this book he may have moved into first place. While my favorite book of his is not a thriller (Wish You Well) this one comes close to first place.Â