The Edge - David Baldacci

The Edge

By David Baldacci

  • Release Date: 2023-11-14
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 4,588 Ratings

Description

The 6:20 Man is back, dropped by his handlers into a small coastal town in Maine to solve the murder of a CIA agent who knew America’s dirtiest secrets—can Travis Devine uncover the truth before his time runs out?
 
When CIA operative Jenny Silkwell is murdered in rural Maine, government officials have immediate concerns over national security. Her laptop and phone were full of state secrets that, in the wrong hands, endanger the lives of countless operatives. In need of someone who can solve the murder quickly and retrieve the missing information, the U.S. government knows just the chameleon they can call on.
 
Ex-Army Ranger Travis Devine spent his time in the military preparing to take on any scenario, followed by his short-lived business career chasing shadows in the deepest halls of power, so his analytical mind makes him particularly well-suited for complex, high-stakes tasks. Taking down the world’s largest financial conspiracy proved his value, and in comparison, this case looks straightforward. Except small towns hold secrets and Devine finds himself an outsider again.
 
Devine must ingratiate himself with locals who have trusted each other their whole lives, and who distrust outsiders just as much. Dak, Jenny’s brother, who’s working to revitalize the town. Earl, the retired lobsterman who found Jenny’s body. And Alex, Jenny’s sister with a dark past of her own. As Devine gets to know the residents of Putnam, Maine, answers seem to appear and then transform into more questions. There’s a long history of secrets and those who will stop at nothing to keep them from being exposed. Leaving Devine with no idea who he can trust... and who wants him dead.

Reviews

  • Should Have Been Better

    4
    By Scott_A_Miller
    4 Stars. The second Devine book was solid. Baldacci I as reliable as any author I read. This one was a little dull, hence the rating. The mystery and characters were well done but I never felt that they really had my full attention, admiration or made me feel like they were truly bad. Anyway, I’ll stick with the series.
  • Where’s the Story?

    1
    By Kbayham
    Never have I read such a long book with such a small story. The suspense - what little there was - could not compensate for the limited story and lack of character development. Disappointed and surprised. I’ll wait awhile before reading another of his novels.
  • The Edge

    5
    By CBJ Social
    Baldacci is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to his next offering.
  • Good!

    4
    By STompkins66
    Enjoyed the suspense!
  • Not his best

    3
    By mmazrn
    I had to force myself to finish it.
  • One of the better novels I’ve read. What a movie!

    5
    By southwindshm
    I really enjoyed this book. I’m usually a person who rates things a 4 unless blown away. Well done! Would be a great movie if done right! Peace
  • The Edge

    5
    By Boobear Georgia
    Great fun read. Enjoyed this and all of Baldacci's books!
  • The Edge

    5
    By suemac78587
    Excellent. Keeps u on The Edge of your sear!
  • Loved it!

    5
    By DonnieboyT
    Great characters. Good story. Keeps you guessing
  • Excellent!

    5
    By Txgrana
    Read it and you will agree!