Will Robie escaped his small Gulf Coast hometown of Cantrell, Mississippi after high school, severing all personal ties, and never looked back. Not until the unimaginable occurs. His father, Dan Robie, has been arrested and charged with murder.Father and son haven't spoken or seen each other since the day Robie left town. In that time, Dan Robie--a local attorney and pillar of the community--has been elected town judge. Despite this, most of Cantrell is aligned against Dan. His guilt is assumed.To make matters worse, Dan has refused to do anything to defend himself. When Robie tries to help, his father responds only with anger and defiance. Could Dan really be guilty?With the equally formidable Jessica Reel at his side, Robie ignores his father's wishes and begins his own desperate investigation into the case. But Robie is now a stranger to his hometown, an outsider, a man who has forsaken his past and his family. His attempts to save his father are met with distrust and skepticism…and violence.Unlike the missions Robie undertook in the service of his country, where his target was clearly defined, digging into his father's case only reveals more questions. Robie is drawn into the hidden underside of Cantrell, where he must face the unexpected and possibly deadly consequences of the long-ago choices made by father and son. And this time, there may be no escape for either of them.
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.