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The Winner

A Rip-Roaring Thriller of Grifters, Killers and Life On the Run from the Number One Bestseller

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The Winner

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Frances Cassidy
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Accused of murder. On the run. Who can you trust? Brimming with suspense, The Winner is a rollercoaster thriller from the bestselling author of The 6:20 Man, David Baldacci.

LuAnn Tyler is a single parent striving to escape a life of endless poverty. Then a mysterious Mr Jackson makes her an offer he thinks no one can refuse: a guarantee to be the winner of the $100 million lottery. But LuAnn won't do it.

Less than twenty-four hours later, she is fighting for her life and running from a false murder charge. Jackson's offer – and its condition that she leave the country forever – seems her only hope.

Ten years later, LuAnn secretly returns to the United States to begin a new life with Matthew Riggs, a man whose origins are as murky as her own. But a canny reporter has picked up her trail, as have the FBI – and Jackson. Matt Riggs is the only person who can help her. But is help what Matt intends? Or is he too closing in for the kill?

KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI.

‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail

‘Baldacci is still peerless’ – The Sunday Times

'One of the all-time best thriller authors' – Lisa Gardner, author of One Step Too Far

'Baldacci delivers, every time!' – Lisa Scottoline, author of What Happened to the Bennetts

Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller & Suspense Thriller Crime Fiction Exciting Mystery

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Critic reviews

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
Baldacci inhabits the skin of his creations - tripping us up with unexpected empathy and subtle identification
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Great book and story lots of twists ..I was hooked and really enjoyed it excellent

Another great Baldacci book

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The narrator told this story really well. it was fast moving and I found the story line most enjoyable. I would happily recommend this tale.

Excellent story!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was well written and involving for the listener. If I were to criticise it I would say that some of the storyline was a bit predictable as were a few of the characterisations but on the whole a great book. The lady reading the book was middling.

An Enjoyable Thriller

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brilliant story and really good narrator it was riveting at times felt I was there!

really good but with a lot of things unbelievable

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As usual a wonderful book written by a master of the story.
Couldn't stop listening to this book and when it was over I breathed a sigh of relief!
The Winner focuses on a girl who becomes a woman by an extraordinary series of events and the life she lives is both enviable and scary.
100% great book!

What a Story!

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