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yvo_about_books's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Finished reading: February 5th 2024
"It doesn’t take much for civilized people to become animals."
I recently read the first Atlee Pine book as a TBR jar pick, and I enjoyed it so much that I decided to make the rest of the series a priority. A Minute To Midnight is book number two, and without doubt another action-packed and thrilling ride. I might have enjoyed the first book a tiny bit more (probably due to the Grand Canyon setting), but this sequel still more than delivered for me. If you like an intense FBI thriller with plenty of action and danger, this series is an excellent choice! I still can't believe it took me this long to finally pick up one of his books, but I already know David Baldacci will end up appearing on my list of most read authors of 2024. His writing is extremely addictive, and he writes the type of thriller that is exactly my cup of tea. Sure, things can be said about the credibility of the plot and there are parts that are without a doubt over the top... But if you look at the story purely on an entertainment level, A Minute To Midnight doesn't have a boring minute in it. The plot itself focuses on two different cases: the historical kidnapping case involving Atlee and her twin sister Mercy, and a murder investigation in the present happening in the same town Atlee's sister was kidnapped. I enjoyed how the two cases were woven into the plot, and neither overshadowed the other. One of the reasons this series works so well has a lot to do with its main characters though. I loved the main character Atlee Pine and her 'sidekick' Carol Blum in the first book, and they truly shine in this sequel as well. Their banter is hilarious! There were also quite some shocking reveals about Atlee's past, and I simply can't wait to see what the next book has in store.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
ann40's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Murder
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