First Family

First Family

Following the instant #1 New York Times bestseller Simple Genius, Sean King and Michelle Maxwell return in David Baldacci’s most heart-pounding thriller to date . . .
FIRST FAMILY
It began with what seemed like an ordinary children’s birthday party. Friends and family gathered to celebrate. There were balloons and cake, games and gifts.
This party, however, was far from ordinary. It was held at Camp David, the presidential retreat. And it ended with a daring kidnapping . . . which immediately turned into a national security nightmare.
Sean King and Michelle Maxwell were not looking to become involved. As former Secret Service agents turned private investigators, they had no reason to be. The FBI doesn’t want them interfering. But years ago, Sean King saved the First Lady’s husband, then a senator, from political disaster. Now, Sean is the one person the First Lady trusts, and she presses Sean and Michelle into the desperate search to rescue the abducted child.
With Michelle still battling her own demons, and forces aligned on all sides against her and Sean, the two are pushed to the absolute limit. In the race to save an innocent victim, the line between friend and foe will become impossible to define . . . or defend.

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1 Star poorly done, certainly not worth hardcover price…..
Doesn’t belong in any top list of “thrillers”; unbeleivable plot; no character development; no purpose for 2nd plot; no reason for or interest in sex on final page. Why? This “best seller” is one reason why book business is on a slippery slope. Happy it was a gift. Almost ashamed to give to it to the VA.

4 Stars Another adventure for Sean and Machelle
I enjoyed these two in their previous novels and this one didn’t dissapoint.

This time its all about the First Family, and Sean has to investigate. Some parts of this story take a slight suspension of reality… They’re a little far-fetched even for an action thriller.

I dont like to give too much away in my reviews, but suffice it to say, if you like Baldacci, I think you’ll enjoy this book.

I can’t fathom why some people gave this one star, even reading their reviews…

Will this book be read by generations to come? Not a chance. Is this the best book Baldacci ever wrote? No way. Is it the worst? Nope. Is it fun, enjoyable, quick read? Absolutely.

The action and suspense almost never stop and there is a twist or two even the most quick witted fiction fan might miss. Its a solid, if not remarkable, addition to his works.

5 Stars FIRST FAMILY SATISFIES BIG TIME
David Baldacci has written another page turner featuring Michelle and Sean, and a host of plot twists that keep us riveted to the unfolding events. Baldacci is masterful at tying things together that seem to just hang there unrelated to the main story. There are no loose ends or unnecessary plot lines. As one travels through FIRST FAMILY the connections become clear.The pace quickens. We can feel the heart throbbing excitement as characters plunge headlong into their destiny-good or bad. Those who have read all or most of Baldacci’s books don’t need much motivation to read FIRST FAMILY. They will not be disappointed in his latest. Enjoy !

5 Stars Capitol Hill lies
I retired from Capitol Hill so I know first hand about the lies and cover ups and back room deals – but Baldacci is an expert at putting them on paper and in your mind. If you are interested in politics at all – in tea parties and the lying pablum that citizens are fed every day then you will revel in this book. It is well written, excellent in suspense, accurate in political subterfuge and keeps you guessing until the end – when you shout YESSS, because for once the bad guys get hurt and not the public. Great book – excellent author – do not miss.

1 Star flimsy family
as a long time fan, this is his worst book yet. the author tries to fit an uworkable plot with predictable characters…

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