The Forgotten (John Puller, Book 2) (John Puller Series)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.35 (777 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1607885778 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 12 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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what is it with series? R. J. Morrow Baldacci held off for a long time. Each of his stories were standalone's; all compelling, full of action, and complete with fully-developed characters. Then came the Camel Club. The first couple were great. The premise was unique and the characters colourful and different. After the third one, it became a series and was subject to what I call the "series disease": reduced character development and increased empty action to make up for it.But Baldacci is a great writer and is smart enough to know that continuing a series when you're knowna as a standalone writer is an annoying trend taken up by many . Save your money and TIME! Biker Fred David Baldacci is one of my favorite authors in this genre. In retrospect, I am astonished to see his name on the cover of The Forgotten: the book is so incredibly BAD in every respect, could it have been written by his pet canary, perhaps?Starting with the writing style. It is extremely truncated, stuttering and graceless, devoid of any rhythm or flow; it could be issuing from the jammed rifle in the plot. The language impersonates military lingo, but the US Army couldn't possibly be what it is, had its members spoken in this ridiculous manner.And the plot. Ah, the plot! It is a no-show. There is n. Human trafficking hits small town retirement community William D. Curnutt Agent John Puller is still recovering from his last nightmare when he receives news from his father that his Aunt may need some help. Upon arriving in Florida he discovers that his Aunt is dead. Was it accidental or was it murder?The answer to that question leads John on a path that will bring him in conflict with a local crime ring that is dealing in human trafficking, the new major smuggling operation to hit America. As if drugs and illegal immigrants wasn't bad enough we now add to that the importing of slaves through illegal activity. John's aunt may have stumbled on a major crime syndicate.Add
A combat veteran, Puller is the man the U.S. A picture-perfect town on Florida's Gulf Coast, Paradise thrives on the wealthy tourists and retirees drawn to its gorgeous weather and beaches. Army relies on to investigate the toughest crimes facing the nation. The local police have ruled his aunt's death an unfortunate, tragic accident. Now he has a new case-but this time, the crime is personal: His aunt has been found dead in Paradise, Florida. In Paradise, nothing is what it seems THE FORGOTTEN Army Special Agent John Puller is the best there is. But just before she died, she mailed a letter to Puller's father, telling him that beneath its beautiful veneer, Paradise is not all it seems to be. What Puller finds convinces him that his aunt's death was no accident and that the palm trees and sandy beaches of Paradise may hide a conspiracy so shocking that some will go
"Another fast paced page turner that will keep you glued to the couchby an author who continues to standout in the increasingly crowded thriller field."Examiner"Baldacci is a master when it comes to writing about small-town conspiracies and a lone hero who fights against all odds to clean up corruption. It might seem straightforward, but the final reveal will surprise even hardcore thriller junkies."The Washington Post"Rife with intriguing, memorable characters and tense situationsftly providing solid escapism in an exceptionally fast-pace tale."Lansing State Journal"The Innocent is Baldacci at his absolute bestBaldacci provides the reader a non-stop pulse pounding ride that will keep you on the edg
. He and his wife have founded the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. He invites you to visit him at davidbaldacci and his foundation at wishyouwellfoundation. David Baldacci lives with his family in Virginia