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King and Maxwell

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy
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About this listen

Former Secret Service Agents turned private investigators, Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, return in their most surprising, personal and dangerous case to date. King and Maxwell is the explosive finale to David Baldacci's phenomenal series.

King and Maxwell encounter teenager Tyler Wingo when he has just received the tragic news that his soldier father has been killed in Afghanistan. But then Tyler receives an email from his father . . . after his supposed death.

Sean and Michelle are hired to solve the mystery, and their investigation leads to deeper, even more troubling questions. Could Tyler's father really still be alive? Was his mission all that it seemed? Has Tyler's life been a lie, and could he be the next target?

It's clear that King and Maxwell have stumbled upon something even more sinister when those in power seem intent on removing them at any cost. Determined to help and protect Tyler, their search for the truth takes them on a perilous journey which not only puts their lives at risk but arrives at a frightening conclusion.

 Crime Thrillers Espionage International Mystery & Crime Modern Detectives Mystery Private Investigators Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction Suspense Exciting Middle East

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Critic reviews

Baldacci inhabits the skin of his creations – tripping us up with unexpected empathy and subtle identification.
One of the world’s biggest-selling thriller writers, Baldacci needs no introduction . . . Brilliant plotting, heart-grabbing action and characters to die for.
As usual, Baldacci delivers the goods in fine style, with thrills and spills aplenty.
Baldacci cuts everyone’s grass – Grisham’s, Ludlum’s, even Patricia Cornwell’s – and more than gets away with it.
The page-turner of the season
Baldacci is still peerless
One of the world's biggest-selling thriller writers, Baldacci needs no introduction . . . Brilliant plotting, heart-grabbing action and characters to die for
All stars
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realk6 enjoyable listen and extremely well narrated. I'm hoping there's another book in the pipeline

great

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As always David Baldacci keeps you enthralled from beginning to end. This is the second time I have listened and the enjoyment wasn't lessened.

Riveting listen

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Loved this book. Book made all the better by the 2 narrators. Can't wait for the 2nd book in the series.

King & Maxwell

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If you could sum up King and Maxwell in three words, what would they be?

Clever, tenacious, determined

What did you like best about this story?

Well written, good plot. Using a teenager as the client was a clever touch. It showed a side of Maxwell she keeps hidden.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Hard to choose, so many, but if forced it would be when the cabin blows up.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Not recommended for people with heart conditions, excitement might prove deadly

Any additional comments?

In the cold light of day, the story is ridiculous. I lost could of the number of times king and Maxwell were shot, at attacked etc. However this is the sign of a great story teller, when the unbelievable becomes not laughable, but nail biting. I had read / listened to all of Baldacci's books and .never been disappointed. I really like the use of to readers, that really works for me. Another bonus for me is the fact that there is little use of bad language, rare these days.
All in all an first rate book.

Excellent yarn

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really enjoyed this book. David Baldacci has a knack of creating characters you want to invest in and want to win.

Riveting Read

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