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Memory Man

(Book #1 in the Memory Man series)

Book Overview: Memory Man

This “impossible to put down” #1 New York Times bestseller introduces Amos Decker, a gifted police detective with a perfect memory who must solve a mystery he wishes he could forget: his family’s murder (Washington Post).

Amos Decker’s life changed forever–twice.

The first time was on the gridiron. A big, towering athlete, he was the only person from his hometown of Burlington ever to play in the NFL. But his career ended before it had a chance to begin. On his very first play, a violent helmet-to-helmet collision knocked him off the field forever, and left him with an improbable side effect–he can forget nothing.

The second time was at home nearly two decades later. Now a police detective, Decker returned from a stakeout one evening and entered a nightmare–his wife, young daughter, and brother-in-law had been murdered.

His family destroyed, their killer’s identity as mysterious as the motive behind the crime, and unable to forget a single detail from that horrible night, Decker finds his world collapsing around him. He leaves the police force, loses his home, and winds up on the street, taking piecemeal jobs as a private investigator when he can.

But over a year later, a man turns himself in to the police and confesses to the murders. At the same time a horrific event nearly brings Burlington to its knees, and Decker is called back in to help with this investigation. Decker also seizes his chance to learn what really happened to his family that night. To uncover the stunning truth, he must use his remarkable gifts and confront the burdens that go along with them. He must endure the memories he would much rather forget. And he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Memory Man will stay with you long after the turn of the final page.

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Product Information

ISBN-1397814555598009781455559817
ISBN-1014555598061455559814
PublisherPanGrand Central Publishing
Publication Date20202015
EditionN/aN/a
Languageenen
Pages560432
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Weight lbs

“David Baldacci has written another thriller that will have readers engaged from the first page….Baldacci is a master storyteller…MEMORY MAN works because Amos Decker is an amazing character. Reading how Decker journeys from hitting rock bottom to finding ultimate redemption is nothing short of rewarding.” — Associated Press

“Perennial bestseller Baldacci unveils an offbeat hero with an unusual skill set and tragic past who takes on the evil mastermind behind a devastating school shooting..[Decker] proves a quirky, original antihero with a definite method to his madness…Readers will want to see Decker back on the printed page again and again.” — Kirkus Reviews

“It’s big, bold and almost impossible to put down…Decker is one of the most unusual detectives any novelist has dreamed up…I called this novel a master class on the bestseller because of its fast-moving narrative, the originality of its hero and its irresistible plot….Highly entertaining.”– Washington Post

“[A] strong first in a new thriller series from bestseller Baldacci….Baldacci supplies a multitude of clever touches as his wounded bear of a detective takes on a most ingenious enemy.” — Publishers Weekly

“Compelling…David Baldacci has definitely hit a home run with Memory Man.”– Crimespree Magazine

“Baldacci weaves a suspenseful story right up to the climactic face-off between these complex and compelling characters. Highly recommended for all thriller fans who love elusive, taunting criminals and the slightly bent but always determined detectives who pursue them.” — Library Journal (Starred Review)

“Baldacci makes it feel fresh.” — Booklist

“Baldacci’s novels always have an emotional component…But MEMORY MAN stands out among his thrillers for its deeply felt – and earned – sense of catharsis and healing…Baldacci’s last few books have been among his best, and it’s a pleasure to see him produce emotionally and dramatically intense work at the height of his maturity as a novelist.”– Richmond Times-Dispatch

David Baldacci

David Baldacci

David Baldacci is a world-renowned American novelist, best known for his captivating crime and thriller novels. Since publishing his first novel in 1996 – “Absolute Power”, which was subsequently adapted into a major film – his writing career has been flourishing with over 40 novels under his belt. These works have been translated into more than 45 languages and sold in more than 80 countries, impressively attesting to their global influence. Notably, more than a whopping 130 million copies of his books are in print worldwide.

Born and raised in Virginia, Baldacci’s writing prowess has its roots firmly entrenched in a blend of a lifelong passion for storytelling, a meaningful law degree, and a keen interest in politics. Prior to his successful writing career, he practiced law for nine years in Washington, D.C. This background provided an invaluable launch pad for his mystery novels, giving them an authentic and deep-rooted touch.

Apart from his writing endeavors, Baldacci is equally known for his philanthropic efforts. Alongside his wife, he co-founded the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting family literacy in the United States. In all, David Baldacci’s stellar contribution to literature is underpinned by his insightful narratives, authentic characterization, and commitment to societal enhancement – making him an iconic figure in contemporary literature.

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