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The Escape (John Puller Series) Hardcover – November 18, 2014
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It's a prison unlike any other. Military discipline rules. Its security systems are unmatched. None of its prisoners dream of escaping. They know it's impossible...until now.
John Puller's older brother, Robert, was convicted of treason. His inexplicable escape from prison makes him the most wanted criminal in the country. Some in the government believe that John Puller represents their best chance at capturing Robert alive, and so Puller must bring in his brother to face justice.
But Puller quickly discovers that his brother is pursued by others who don't want him to survive. Puller is in turn pushed into an uneasy, fraught partnership with another agent, who may have an agenda of her own.
They dig more deeply into the case together, and Puller finds that not only are her allegiances unclear, but there are troubling details about his brother's conviction...and someone out there doesn't want the truth to ever come to light. As the nationwide manhunt for Robert grows more urgent, Puller's masterful skills as an investigator and strengths as a fighter may not be enough to save his brother--or himself.
- Print length480 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherGrand Central Publishing
- Publication dateNovember 18, 2014
- Dimensions6 x 1.19 x 9 inches
- ISBN-109781455521197
- ISBN-13978-1455521197
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"[In his] clever third John Puller thriller...Baldacci handles the complex plot with consummate ease as the Pullers navigate nearly endless surprises."―Publisher's Weekly
"A heck of an opening chapter, guaranteed to jettison readers into hours of addictive reading...Baldacci's last few books have been among the best in his long, busy career, and The Escape stands near the top for sheer adrenalin-fueled entertainment. It's alarmingly topical, too, taking us into the intelligence community and raising questions about privacy rights in the age of government surveillance and other buzz-worthy issues (no spoilers here). Indeed, the crime at the center of The Escape could have been pulled from recent newspaper headlines. Who says thrillers have to be the stuff of escapist fantasies?"―Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Highly entertaining...The Escape is a terrific read."―CT News
"A phenomenal read, as usual, from David Baldacci--don't miss it!"―BookLoons.com
"David Baldacci has never been better than in 'The Escape.'"―Providence Journal
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- ASIN : 1455521191
- Publisher : Grand Central Publishing; First Edition (November 18, 2014)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 480 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781455521197
- ISBN-13 : 978-1455521197
- Item Weight : 1.54 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 1.19 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #405,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,095 in Military Thrillers (Books)
- #4,217 in War Fiction (Books)
- #21,491 in Suspense Thrillers
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About the author
David Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. (Much later, when David thanked her for being the spark that ignited his writing career, she revealed that she'd given him the notebook to keep him quiet, "because every mom needs a break now and then.")
David published his first novel, ABSOLUTE POWER, in 1996. The feature film adaptation followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 50 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers and several have been adapted for film and television. His novels have been translated into over 45 languages and sold in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. David has also published seven novels for younger readers.
David is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy programs across the United States.
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Customers enjoyed the book and found it well-written. They enjoyed the suspenseful plot with twists and turns that kept them engaged. The writing quality was excellent and the author conveyed his knowledge effectively. Readers appreciated the great characters and their development. The pacing was described as fast and efficient. Overall, customers were captivated by the story and found it an engaging mystery.
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Customers enjoy the book and look forward to more John Puller books. They find the story engaging, well-written, and worth reading. The characters are likable and the book keeps their attention with an absorbing plot and plenty of surprises.
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"...Perfect veterans day read!" Read more
"...loyal, intelligent and daring but who is most importantly incredibly likeable. Puller is the person one would aspire to emulate...." Read more
Customers enjoy the suspenseful plot and twists in the book. They find it engaging and say it stands alone as a good mystery or thriller. The book is action-packed with enough twists to keep you hooked.
"...While this book stands alone, one is more invested in the story and more familiar with some of the characters, if one has read the prior two novels,..." Read more
"I love the plot twists and military background set . I believe our national security is always at risk...." Read more
"...At the book's heart it is a thriller and the best one I have read in years. The plot moves along quickly with unexpected twists and turns...." Read more
"David Baldacci returns again this year with an exciting thriller, the third of his series featuring John Puller, a former war hero who is one of the..." Read more
Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They praise the author's grasp of military hierarchy and how well he conveys it to the reader. The book reads smoothly, with an engaging story that keeps readers hooked. Readers appreciate the author's skill at writing thriller fiction, which can be read as a stand-alone.
"...Definitely a book that keeps your attention. Well written!..." Read more
"...brilliant investigative techniques, his intuitiveness, his all encompassing honesty and his tenacity in pursuit of justice make him a life-size hero...." Read more
"...rest in his head. The story has many twists, some believable, and some not so believable, but the narrative keeps you turning pages...." Read more
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Customers enjoy the engaging characters and storyline. They find the characters interesting, with some having suspicious backgrounds. The main characters are intelligent and show a human side, while others seem robotic. The dialogue is believable and the main characters travel across many states. Overall, readers praise the author's skill as a writer.
"...stands alone, one is more invested in the story and more familiar with some of the characters, if one has read the prior two novels, Zero Day in..." Read more
"...The characters are so well developed that I can literally see and hear them in my mind...." Read more
"...has the talent to create a number of very different and compelling lead characters and Puller is now towards the top of the list...." Read more
"...There is patriotism is the book, heart and soul in the characters and a rich plot fraught with a plethora of trails that keep readers like me up..." Read more
Customers find the book's pacing fast from beginning to end. They appreciate how the plot moves along efficiently and like how the story flows.
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"...The first few chapters hummed along at a good pace. Then around a 1/3 of the way in, things took a turn...." Read more
"...The pacing is quite slow, and the suspense between Puller and Veronica Knox is too contrived... there's some painful dialogue where they both go..." Read more
Customers find the book engaging with its fast-paced story and suspense. They appreciate the intelligent characters and thorough descriptions. The book keeps readers guessing throughout with a nice mix of relevant facts presented in an engaging way.
"...One cannot help but like John Puller, his brilliant investigative techniques, his intuitiveness, his all encompassing honesty and his tenacity in..." Read more
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Customers enjoy the book's engaging plot with twists and turns that keep them turning the pages. They find the chapters flow smoothly from one to the next, making it hard to put down.
"...The tension is ratcheted up to 11 on a 10 point scale, and the pages fly by with plenty of missed subway stops and bedtimes...." Read more
"...Baldacci has created a character who is noble, loyal, intelligent and daring but who is most importantly incredibly likeable...." Read more
"...Puller is very right-down-the-middle... tall, strong, handsome, decent, smart. But without those quirks, essentially boring...." Read more
"...Lots of action, lots of twists and turns, a real page turner. What bothers me a bit is what lies in the background...." Read more
Customers enjoy the series. They find it exciting and hard to put down. The books are a great addition to their collection by the author.
"...I can't wait for the next Puller novel. The series just gets better with each book...." Read more
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"...Baldacci does, as usual for him, add sufficient dimensions to the prototype that one can get to like and care about the character - and want to..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024Robert Puller has escaped from the prison in which he was supposed to spend the rest of his life, and in solitary confinement at that. Special Agent John Puller, an Army investigator, has never known exactly what it was his brother was supposed to have done wrong, other than that he was charged and convicted of treason -- acts he is sure his brother would never commit. No one wants John to investigate the case for lots of reasons, chief among them being his prejudice in his brother's favor, until suddenly he'd got a clear pathway and authorization to move forward.
But there are those who do not want the truth to be discovered, and they come after John and Robert. And the woman who has appeared to "help" John investigate the case seems completely untrustworthy. The brothers can't openly communicate, because this has the attention from those at the very tip top of the military. But one should never bet against the loyalty these brothers have to one another, and their combined intelligence and determination.
This is one of Baldacci's best books. The tension is ratcheted up to 11 on a 10 point scale, and the pages fly by with plenty of missed subway stops and bedtimes. If you like Baldacci's work at all, you'll love this one.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016I have really liked the John Puller series from the beginning and really wanted to know more about Robert Puller. Well, this book delivers. Robert is John's older brother, who had worked in the intelligence field and who resided at Fort Leavenworth prison during the previous two books after being convicted of espionage. The escape in the title of the book refers to the escape of Robert from prison. The book is exciting with many twists. So much happens; the action is really non-stop. And that is a little bit of a problem. There is so much action that the narrative of what the bad guys are doing and how the good guys learn all of the story and what the full story is gets lost. Although John Puller learns of various events that have taken place throughout the book, we never really learn how it all started or why the central villain did everything that was alleged. We don't really ever understand how events occurred to lead up to the big crisis. Finally, certain occurrences are never adequately explained - what happened with Susan's husband and why, where did John's kidnappers disappear to, what exactly happened with Schindler, etc. These things are not critical to enjoying the thrill ride, but the ending is a little less satisfying due to this lack of understanding. The last few chapters are also somewhat abrupt, denying us full closure (and one scene is a bit manipulative), but I am hoping that the want of complete resolution means there will be at least one more John Puller book dealing with the story of John and Robert's mother. There is still a very real mystery extant. I look forward to the telling of that story very much. While this book stands alone, one is more invested in the story and more familiar with some of the characters, if one has read the prior two novels, Zero Day in particular. All in all, I enjoyed The Escape greatly and recommend it.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024I love the plot twists and military background set . I believe our national security is always at risk. Nice to see the good guys win one and also the scares of characters do reflect their patriotism and cost if freedom. Perfect veterans day read!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2014Baldacci is one of my favorite authors, but with this book he may have moved into first place. While my favorite book of his is not a thriller (Wish You Well) this one comes close to first place.
The story will make you think. How small the world has become and what that means for all of us if there is ever a contagious bioterrorism attack is a clear theme. For the first time my thinking on Snowdens release of top secret material was put into question by this book. At what point does national security eliminate or reduce constitutional rights? How can you protect your country when the acts of one person could be catastrophic? Does the end justify the means?
Yes this book will make you think and while it may keep you up all night to finish reading it, it may also keep you up all night when you finish because if it doesn't scare you abit you must not be breathing.
At the book's heart it is a thriller and the best one I have read in years. The plot moves along quickly with unexpected twists and turns. The characters are so well developed that I can literally see and hear them in my mind.
The book is also a story about family, loyalty and the often unfortunate dysfunctional relationship between parent and child. The Father of the main characters has Alzheimer's disease. The horrific effects are clear both to the afflicted and to their loved ones.
I can't wait for the next Puller novel. The series just gets better with each book. Baldacci has created a character who is noble, loyal, intelligent and daring but who is most importantly incredibly likeable. Puller is the person one would aspire to emulate. He is not without flaws, but those flaws make him human.
Top reviews from other countries
- bloomsReviewed in Canada on March 21, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars hard to put down
This is my current breakfast book. 10 or 15 min of guaranteed pleasure. Always a moment off - "what a great writer". Outstanding research to make the scenes come alive. An ongoing, underlying mystery that has brilliant characters wrapped around it.
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Dominik ZillerReviewed in Germany on May 17, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Herausragend
Der dritte Beitrag in der John Puller-Serie. Wieder herausragend geschrieben, hochspannend und mit einer guten Portion Humor.
- Shuklendu.KatdareReviewed in India on April 6, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable speed
To good, could not keep the book down. 700 pages of rollercoaster. Very interesting. Would like to ready more such books
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r. van KretschmarReviewed in Spain on June 10, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Tanto para hombres como para mujeres
Para decir la verdad no lo he leido todavia pero lo estoy deseando, esta esperando a las vacaciones. Me encantan todos sus libros y me los he leido practicamente todos, he vivido muchos años en Washington y me trasporta ahi. Baldacchi sabe mucho de los servicios secretos de USA, no todo es fantasía y nos da una certera vision de como funcionan las cosas que normalmente no vemos. Baldacchi es mi escritor favorito para relajrme y evadirme. Es tanto para hombres como para mujeres que no quieren leer libros rosas.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in France on November 21, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't put down book
Well written, facts are consistent, story well constructed, believable, lots of interesting twists (a bit less at the end) , fascinating, I enjoyed it