The Innocent, David Baldacci
The Innocent, David Baldacci
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The Innocent

Author: David Baldacci

Narrator: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy

Abridged: 7 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/17/2012


Synopsis

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author, America's best hitman must rescue a teenage runaway and investigate her parents' murder.

It begins with a hit gone wrong. Robie is dispatched to eliminate a target unusually close to home in Washington, D.C. But something about this mission doesn't seem right to Robie, and he does the unthinkable—he refuses to pull the trigger. Now, Robie becomes a target himself and is on the run.

Fleeing the scene, Robie crosses paths with a fourteen-year-old runaway from a foster home. But she isn't an ordinary runaway—her parents were murdered, and her own life is in danger. Against his professional training, Robie rescues her and finds he can't walk away. He needs to help her.

The more Robie learns about the girl, the more he's convinced she is at the center of a vast cover-up, one that involves unimaginable levels of power.

Now, Robie may have to step out of the shadows in order to save this girl's life...and perhaps his own.
 

About David Baldacci

Author, David Baldacci, was born in Richmond VA in 1960. He had had a different plan for his life than most authors. He received a law degree from the University of VA and practiced in law for many years in Washington, DC. He actively began writing stories as a child after his mother gave him a notebook. As he got older he wrote short stories and screenplays without reaching much success. He then turned to writing a novel where he spent three years writing Absolute Powers in 1996, which proved to be a bestseller. He has published 29 bestselling adult novels and 4 children's novels.

Baldacci and his wife live in Vienna, VA where they are the founders of "Wish You Well Foundation". (named after one of his novels, "Wish You Well" which was also a screenplay for the movie starring Ellen Burstyn.) The Foundation works to combat illiteracy in the United States. Baldacci has over 110 million copies of his book in print.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Richard on 2012-09-17 18:48:52

Couldnt stand the AWFUL dubbing in of a female voice for the woman/little girl parts. The voice didnt fit and was distracting. Sounded like the male voice was a professional actor, but the woman wasnt. Couldnt listen to it, had to send it back. Ill just read the book on my nook.

Goodreads review by Baba on November 27, 2023

Every time I read a Baldacci thriller, I suddenly remember just how cohesive his storytelling is. This is a solid conspiracy thriller featuring an American black ops assassin being forced to make difficult choices when faced with an unlikely target and the ensuing chaos, twists and drama. 6 out of 1......more

Goodreads review by Alex is The Romance Fox on July 21, 2017

The Innocent, is the 1st book in David Baldacci latest Will Robbie Series featuring the new character Will Robbie.Will Robie works for a secret clandestine US agency and is one of their top operatives. His life revolves around his job and missions and is portrayed as the perfect operativ......more

Goodreads review by Luffy Sempai on April 27, 2021

When I realized that other books, that shall remain unnamed here, are being gleefully accepted, hugged and devoured in mere hours, I said screw the hype. I have my own quiet, and genuinely good favorites. The book is about Will Robie and his priorities in ending and protecting life. Other characters......more

Goodreads review by Janebbooks on July 27, 2016

Last August when I wrote a review of THE TOURIST by Olen Steinhauer, I said a few things about some other spy/thriller writers... Lately, my favorite spy, espionage, thriller writers have gotten a bit boring. Vince Flynn writes thrillers after the fact which makes them alternative history, Tom Clancy......more

Goodreads review by Paul on September 18, 2016

What a ride! Baldacci is turning into one of my favourites. This is a fast paced, non-stop thriller with a few twists and turns, some that I saw coming, others I didn't. Superb audiobook narration.......more


Quotes

"[A] spectacular entry into the hardcore action-adventure world...a tour de force of storytelling power and grace. Baldacci at his best, which is as good as it gets."—Providence Sunday Journal

"This is another great novel by a brilliant writer. Baldacci catches you from the very first page and grabs your attention until the last word. Read it."—Lincoln Journal Star (NE)

"Another action tale of espionage and betrayal from a master storyteller. Baldacci brings his unusual, distinctive skill in character development to portray people who seem very real, with a degree of unpredictability that advances this very clever plot."—The Free-Lance Star

"This book is a definite one-day, 'edge-of-your-chair' read, with an ending that is a complete surprise. One of the best Baldacci's since Absolute Power, this is one that will have all suspense readers enthralled."—Suspense Magazine

"The Innocent is Baldacci at his absolute best...Baldacci provides the reader a non-stop pulse pounding ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat into the wee hours of the morning...Five Stars."—Examiner.com

"David Baldacci is still at the top of his game...He is a meticulous writer who blasts his plot into a million pieces yet is able to pull it back together before the final page is turned. [He] continutes to impress."—The Huffington Post

"The spine-chilling action begins on the first page and doesn't let up until the last...The Innocent is not just a scary read; this is heart-stopping stuff!"—BookReporter.com