Eadie B. (eadieburke) -
Book Description
It seems at first like a simple, tragic story. Tyler Wingo, a teenage boy, learns the awful news that his father, a soldier, was killed in action in Afghanistan. Then the extraordinary happens: Tyler receives a communication from his father . . . after his supposed death.
Tyler hires Sean and Michelle to solve the mystery surrounding his father. But their investigation quickly leads to deeper, more troubling questions. Could Tyler's father really still be alive? What was his true mission? Could Tyler be the next target?
Sean and Michelle soon realize that they've stumbled on to something bigger and more treacherous than anyone could have imagined. And as their hunt for the truth leads them relentlessly to the highest levels of power and to uncovering the most clandestine of secrets, Sean and Michelle are determined to help and protect Tyler--though they may pay for it with their lives.
My Review
This book was a great ending to a great series. I found it to be an action-packed adventure with interesting twists that kept me glued to the pages. King and Maxwell are excellent characters and well developed. Baldacci is a master story teller and his books are captivating. I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole series and suggest that they be read in order. I'm hoping that Baldacci will be working on another book for this series and I highly recommend this series to those who love fast moving suspense books. Lastly, I would like to tell David that it was great spending this last week with you and hope to spend more time with you soon.
It seems at first like a simple, tragic story. Tyler Wingo, a teenage boy, learns the awful news that his father, a soldier, was killed in action in Afghanistan. Then the extraordinary happens: Tyler receives a communication from his father . . . after his supposed death.
Tyler hires Sean and Michelle to solve the mystery surrounding his father. But their investigation quickly leads to deeper, more troubling questions. Could Tyler's father really still be alive? What was his true mission? Could Tyler be the next target?
Sean and Michelle soon realize that they've stumbled on to something bigger and more treacherous than anyone could have imagined. And as their hunt for the truth leads them relentlessly to the highest levels of power and to uncovering the most clandestine of secrets, Sean and Michelle are determined to help and protect Tyler--though they may pay for it with their lives.
My Review
This book was a great ending to a great series. I found it to be an action-packed adventure with interesting twists that kept me glued to the pages. King and Maxwell are excellent characters and well developed. Baldacci is a master story teller and his books are captivating. I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole series and suggest that they be read in order. I'm hoping that Baldacci will be working on another book for this series and I highly recommend this series to those who love fast moving suspense books. Lastly, I would like to tell David that it was great spending this last week with you and hope to spend more time with you soon.
Kathryn M. (glory-to-glory) -
In general I enjoy David Baldacci books.
In King and Maxwell there were a couple of places where Baldacci stooped to using what I call "teenage boy" dialogue. You know, dialogue where the speaker thinks he is impressing you with his cleverness, but he is noh. Baldacci seems to have to work to not to use this kind of dialogue and his editor let him slide it in this novel.
The premise was a little far-fetched and not explained, but I don't think the history of the bad guy is really the point of these novels. The point is that Kind and Maxwell are fun and clever.
Actually in a couple of places in this one their cleverness seemed unfounded. Hmmmm. Maybe this wasn't such a good book. I admit I enjoy series. To me it is like keeping up with characters. And I enjoyed visiting again with King and Maxwell.
In King and Maxwell there were a couple of places where Baldacci stooped to using what I call "teenage boy" dialogue. You know, dialogue where the speaker thinks he is impressing you with his cleverness, but he is noh. Baldacci seems to have to work to not to use this kind of dialogue and his editor let him slide it in this novel.
The premise was a little far-fetched and not explained, but I don't think the history of the bad guy is really the point of these novels. The point is that Kind and Maxwell are fun and clever.
Actually in a couple of places in this one their cleverness seemed unfounded. Hmmmm. Maybe this wasn't such a good book. I admit I enjoy series. To me it is like keeping up with characters. And I enjoyed visiting again with King and Maxwell.
Good story. Keeps your interest up, but ending is kinda flat. Two ex Secret Service people, now doing private work solve a major mystery and save the President on top of everything else.
Fast paced.
great read
I enjoy all David Baldacci books. Clean, exciting and very suspenseful. This one is part of his series with two main characters - King and Maxwell.
Tyler Wingo is devastated when he is told that his father was killed in action in Afghanistan. But his grief turns to surprise when he receives a message from his father. The Army isn't answering Tyler's questions, so he hires Sean King and Michelle Maxwell to look into the matter. They quickly discover that no one is talking. Their questions soon lead to someone trying to kill them. Now they must learn what exactly happened in Afghanistan and who was behind it before they are silenced.
This is the sixth and last book in the King and Maxwell series. I'm sorry to see it end because each story has been better and better. The characters are well-drawn and the action is top-notch. This was my favorite book in the series. I hope the author continues this series in the future. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
This is the sixth and last book in the King and Maxwell series. I'm sorry to see it end because each story has been better and better. The characters are well-drawn and the action is top-notch. This was my favorite book in the series. I hope the author continues this series in the future. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
good
