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Memory Man

The Gripping Thriller You Won't Be Able To Forget

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Memory Man

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy, Ron McLarty
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The first in the Amos Decker series, Memory Man is an astounding audiobook from blockbuster author David Baldacci, where an extraordinary man races to hunt down a terrible killer.

When Amos Decker returned home eighteen months ago to find the bodies of his wife and only daughter, he didn't think he could carry on living. Overwhelmed with grief, he saw his life spiral out of control, losing his job as a detective, his house and his self-respect. But when his former partner in the police, Mary Lancaster, visits to tell him that someone has confessed to the murder of his family, he knows he owes it to his wife and child to seek justice for them.

As Decker comes to terms with the news, tragedy strikes at the local school. Thirteen teenagers are gunned down, and the killer is at large. Following the serious brain injury Amos suffered as a professional footballer, he gained a remarkable gift – and the police believe that this unusual skill will assist in the hunt for the killer.

Amos must endure the memories he would rather forget, and when new evidence links the murders, he is left with only one option.

Memory Man will stay with you long after the final chapter. The series continues with The Last Mile.

 Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Private Investigators Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Exciting Murder Injury

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Critic reviews

One of the world's biggest-selling thriller writers, Baldacci needs no introduction . . . Brilliant plotting, heart-grabbing action and characters to die for
The page-turner of the season
Baldacci is still peerless
Baldacci inhabits the skin of his creations - tripping us up with unexpected empathy and subtle identification
All stars
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Couldn't stop listening, well read and written, great description, twists and turns in the plot. Kept me riveted to the last sentence. David Baldacci never ceases to amaze, great writer, you get submersed in the story. Would recommend without hesitation.

Fantastic

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Good enough story with loads of twists and turns and was very happy to read it. I found the cut and edit of the narration really poor and frustrating. Orlagh was only ever used for female narration with Ron concluding with "she said" or similar. lead to a disjointed read.
Even Ron's bits were spliced and you could tel they had recorded bit in different studio. My guess this was to fix errors. That said the story was OK and i got used to it.
Found the conclusion a little hard to swallow. Some of the justifications as to why and when just felt a little unlikely.
BUT. I would happily read another of David's books

Good Slow Reveal Yarn. Odd Narration

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David Baldacci is one of my favourite authors so I was really looking forward to Memory Man, the first book of his new series, and I was not disappointed.

Amos Decker’s career as an American football player was cut short when he suffered a serious traumatic head injury in his first game. The accident left him with hyperthymesia (the capacity to remember everything) and synthesia (the ability to link all experiences to colours and numbers). These gifts help him in his next career as a detective in the police force.

One night Decker comes home from a stakeout to find his wife, young daughter and brother-in-law brutally murdered. Despite his best efforts he is unable to solve this crime, and feeling a failure he gives up on everything, leaving his job, becoming homeless and losing his will to live.

Over a year later, out of the blue, Sebastian Leopold walks into a police station and confesses to the murders. On the same day that there is a mass shooting at the local high school, the school that Decker himself attended as a senior. It soon becomes apparent that these events are links, and so begins Decker’s journey to discovery and recovery.

David Baldacci has created a strong but damaged character. He does a sympathetic job of not only describing Decker’s gifts but also his inadequacies. It is easy to feel the frustrations of his associates dealing with someone like him and his insensitivity to this. Despite being a little contrived in parts, the storyline had plenty of twists and turns, delivering a thrilling ride from beginning to end. I loved this book!

Plenty of twists and turns

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This introduction to Amos Decker is hopefully not the last a great story well told as always and believe me it's not to be missed, can't wait for the next book in the series.

Another Baldacci great

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Amos Decker, what a guy. I completely enjoyed this book, David Baldacci is such a great author.
this serise is brilliantly written and the narration is flawless making the whole experience more enjoyable.

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