Combat veteran and U. S. Army investigator John Puller is on the hunt for justice with the help of a homicide detective--but as they face deceptions and dead ends, a powerful force threatens to stop them forever in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller. John Puller is a combat veteran and the best military investigator in the U.S. Army's Criminal Investigative Division. His father was an Army fighting legend, and his brother is serving a life sentence for treason in a federal military prison. Puller has an indomitable spirit and an unstoppable drive to find the truth. Now, Puller is called out on a case in a remote, rural area in West Virginia coal country far from any military outpost. Someone has stumbled onto a brutal crime scene, a family slaughtered. The local homicide detective, a headstrong woman with personal demons of her own, joins forces with Puller in the investigation. As Puller digs through deception after deception, he realizes that absolutely nothing he's seen in this small town, and no one in it, are what they seem. Facing a potential conspiracy that reaches far beyond the hills of West Virginia, he is one man on the hunt for justice against an overwhelming force.
David Baldacci
David Baldacci is a bestselling American author known for his thrilling suspense novels. He has written numerous successful books, including "Absolute Power," "Memory Man," and "The Camel Club" series. Baldacci's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, well-developed characters, and fast-paced storytelling. His contributions to the literary world have earned him a dedicated following and critical acclaim. Baldacci's most famous work, "Absolute Power," was adapted into a successful film starring Clint Eastwood. His impact on the thriller genre is undeniable, and he continues to captivate readers with his gripping narratives.