Amos Decker's life changed forever--twice.The first time was on the gridiron. A big, towering athlete, he was the only person from his hometown of Burlington ever to play in the NFL. But his career ended before it had a chance to begin. On his very first play, a violent helmet-to-helmet collision knocked him off the field forever, and left him with an improbable side effect--he can forget nothing.The second time was at home nearly two decades later. Now a police detective, Decker returned from a stakeout one evening and entered a nightmare--his wife, young daughter, and brother-in-law had been murdered.His family destroyed, their killer's identity as mysterious as the motive behind the crime, and unable to forget a single detail from that horrible night, Decker finds his world collapsing around him. He leaves the police force, loses his home, and winds up on the street, taking piecemeal jobs as a private investigator when he can.But over a year later, a man turns himself in to the police and confesses to the murders. At the same time a horrific event nearly brings Burlington to its knees, and Decker is called back in to help with this investigation. Decker also seizes his chance to learn what really happened to his family that night. To uncover the stunning truth, he must use his remarkable gifts and confront the burdens that go along with them. He must endure the memories he would much rather forget. And he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.
David Baldacci is one of the world’s most beloved and popular authors of contemporary fiction. His stories have captivated millions of readers and his works have been translated into more than 45 languages and have sold over 130 million copies worldwide. He has written several standalone novels and a number of series, including the popular “Camel Club”, “John Puller”, “Will Robie”, “King & Maxwell” and “Vega Jane” series.
David Baldacci was born in 1960 in Richmond, Virginia and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia School of Law. He practiced law for nine years and wrote short stories before writing his first novel, Absolute Power, which was adapted into a movie starring Clint Eastwood.
Baldacci has continued to write both standalone novels and series and has also written several nonfiction books, including one on wish fulfillment. In The Complete List of David Baldacci Books in Order, every one of Baldacci’s books is listed in chronological order by series and publication date. Each book includes a brief synopsis, publication details and a link to purchase the book.