Book #9. King & Maxwell, by David Baldacci. Unabridged audio.
I passed over this book the first few times I saw it at a
library, because I was certain that I had already read it. After all, I’ve read
all of the prior books in the “King and Maxwell” series, so certainly I’ve read
the one actually titled King & Maxwell. Except that this is in fact one of
the later books in the series, and I assume it is titled to coincide with the
TV show “King & Maxwell,” which hit the airwaves in the summer of 2013.
Teenager Tyler Wingo learns that his solder father has been
killed in action. And then a few days later, he gets an email from his dead
father. Tyler stumbles across former secret services agents Sean King and
Michelle Maxwell, and he hires them as private investigators. Tyler, Sean, and
Michelle find themselves in the middle of a military cover-up that has political
consequences of the highest order. And with the stakes this high, the risks
become very high, as well.
In addition to an exciting plot, the characterizations
continue to be strong. By this point, Baldacci knows the characters of Sean and
Michelle very well. The banter between the partners was flirty and friendly,
and each of them has developed their own personality quirks and relationship
roles. This pair of co-lead characters helps this series stand out among other
thrillers.
There is a great scene in which a very heavy vehicle sinks in
the Potomac River. Working together, the pair of former Secret Service agents
do their old employers proud in rescuing a very high-value asset. It is a tense
and exciting scene, and Baldacci draws out the drama to just the right amount. I
like a lot of Baldacci’s series, but I’m starting to think that this may be the
strongest one.
This series of novels continue to offer one of the best audio
experiences available. Narrators Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy have great
takes on the characters, and the occasional sound effects and musical stings
add nicely to the experiences.
Source: public library
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