Walk the Wire

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David Baldacci was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 5, 1960. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia. He practiced law in Washington D.C. as a trial and corporate lawyer. His first novel, Absolute Power, was published in 1996. It won Britain’s prestigious W.H. Smith’s Thumping Good Read award for fiction in 1997 and was adapted as a movie starring Clint Eastwood. His other works include Total Control, The Winner, The Simple Truth, Saving Faith, True Blue, One Summer and End Game. He writes numerous series including King and Maxwell, Freddy and the French Fries, the Camel Club, Will Robie, Shaw and Katie James, John Puller, Vega Jane, and Amos Decker. He also published a novella entitled Office Hours and has authored five original screenplays.

‘Walk the Wire solidifies Baldacci’s status as this generation’s premier storyteller . . . The perfect thriller.’ Providence Journal

‘Walk the Wire may be the finest entry in David Baldacci’s Memory Man series. The quality of his writing is at an all-time peak, and, fortunately for his countless fans, he is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.’ Bookreporter

‘A master storyteller.’ People

‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author

‘Intrepid . . . Although it’s the sixth in a series, the book stands perfectly well on its own, providing many hours of enjoyable reading.’ Mystery Scene magazine

‘With twists and turns and mysteries right up until the end, you will not want to put this book down.’ Red Carpet Crash