chaudharykapil's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ja_hopkins's review against another edition
3.0
John Puller is visiting his ill father when he is interrupted by terrible news. His father, is now a suspect in the disappearance of his mother when he was a child. It is inconceivable to Puller his father – a decorated veteran – could possibly have been involved, but the evidence suggests otherwise. Puller starts to investigate, despite his close association with the case. But, all is not as it seems…
A freshly paroled Paul Rogers has a past he wishes to avenge. He and Puller are on a collision course – both on the trail of plot thirty years in the making.
In all honesty, this was a bit of a disappointment in my eyes, mainly due to the villain. The usual Puller activities are there, and Veronica Knox returns, but I found the villain to be a bit ridiculous. It was also a little too predictable. Perhaps Puller’s character had run his course, and this was the way to close it out. It is not terrible or anything, but I feel it is the weakest of the four books in the series.
A freshly paroled Paul Rogers has a past he wishes to avenge. He and Puller are on a collision course – both on the trail of plot thirty years in the making.
In all honesty, this was a bit of a disappointment in my eyes, mainly due to the villain. The usual Puller activities are there, and Veronica Knox returns, but I found the villain to be a bit ridiculous. It was also a little too predictable. Perhaps Puller’s character had run his course, and this was the way to close it out. It is not terrible or anything, but I feel it is the weakest of the four books in the series.
blueashbobbie's review against another edition
3.0
I look forward to reading his books. Was disappointed in this one. A bit too si-fi for me
lwalker77's review against another edition
4.0
John Puller is one of my favorite characters in Baldacci’s books. This was a good book that continues the story. I liked what Baldacci did with the character Paul Rogers. I didn’t expect anything it to turn out the way it did. This book was a little slow getting started but it had a nice payoff. Highly recommend!
rwarner's review against another edition
3.0
A reasonably good read with suspense, action, intrigue, government coverup -- all the elements of a thriller -- that relies on incredible coincidence and devolves to an implausibly tidy denouement.
sasubbarao's review against another edition
3.0
a good thriller by David Baldacci as usual. Though a biotechnical thriller, he has not explained the technical details convincingly and hence only three stars, though I am his big fan.
fleuribeur's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
marbles66's review against another edition
David Baldacci just keeps getting better and better. Loved this book.