The Sixth Man (King & Maxwell Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (590 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1607885808 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 12 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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An improbable plot but some great characters It's a little difficult to say what it is about this installment in the King & Maxwell series that troubles me.On the one hand, I like the lead characters.A lot.Michelle Maxwell is a wonderful character: Strong, independent, and fearless; she appeals to me on many levels.Sean King also appeals to me because, in the main, he is not threatened by - nor is he overly protective of - Maxwell. He seems to understand that she is more than merely capable and, in fact, is probably superior to . Michael Sholders said Pure Intrique, Taut Adventure, Interesting Story. I loved this book. The intrigue, suspense and electrifying nature of the story kept my rapt interest throughout the story. It begins with a new way of analyzing intelligence data from all over the world by discovering those rare savants who are able to absorb enormous amount of data and process them akin to a modern computer, but with human intelligence. This person that is capable of performing these analyses becomes an invaluable asset to the country that he serves. The person who d. John Brumbaugh said Love the continued interplay between King & Maxwell. I think the interplay between King & Maxwell has been one of the best things that has continued through the King & Maxwell series, and in this book it was no different. Without saying much about what happens, the continued building of the relationship between the two protagonists is the reason this book is one of the better ones in the series. The main mystery was built like an onion, filled with many layers, and I was surprised at Baldacci's ability to ensure the mystery itself staye
"Equal parts Hitchcock and James Bond, it's the perfect literary cocktailOne of Baldacci's best."Richmond Times-Dispatch on Deliver Us from Evil"It's his eager, expansive imagination that drives his books Like other thriller writers, Baldacci depends on a mixture of inventive plotting, appealing characters, luck, and consistency. Unlike others, his books rely more on characters' relationships than whiz-bang technology or procedural twists What he offers is in some ways more unusual."Newsweek on First Family"A rousing success Baldacci shows once again that he is a sort of thriller Renaissance man: a master of plot, dialogue, and character."Booklist (starred review) for Divine Justice"High-stakes action, shadowy government agencies, and a neo-Cold War backdrop Baldacci pushes his plot ahead at such a
Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are called in by Roy's attorney, Sean's old friend and mentor Ted Bergin, to help work the case. He faces almost certain conviction. But the more they dig into Roy's past, the more they encounter obstacles, half-truths, dead-ends, false friends, and escalating threats from every direction. (ET/PT) After the #1 New York Times bestsellers Split Second, Hour Game, Simple Genius, and First Family, Sean King and Michelle Maxwell return in their most shocking case: a high stakes struggle where the relentless needs of national security run up against the absolute limits of the human mind.THE SIXTH MANEdgar Roy--an alleged serial killer held in a secure, fortress-like Federal Supermax facility-is awaiting trial. Their persistence puts them on a collision course with the highest levels of the government and the d