Books with author David B.

It's 1949. When war veteran Aloysius Archer is released from Carderock Prison, he is sent to Poca City on parole with a short list of do's and a much longer list of don'ts: do report regularly to his parole officer, don't go to bars, certainly don't drink alcohol, do get a job--and don't ever associate with loose women. The small town quickly proves more complicated and dangerous than Archer's years serving in the war or his time in jail. Within a single night, his search for gainful employment--and a stiff drink--leads him to a local bar, where he is hired for what seems like a simple job: to collect a debt owed to a powerful local businessman, Hank Pittleman. Soon Archer discovers that recovering the debt won't be so easy. The indebted man has a furious grudge against Hank and refuses to pay; Hank's clever mistress has her own designs on Archer; and both Hank and Archer's stern parole officer, Miss Crabtree, are keeping a sharp eye on him. When a murder takes place right under Archer's nose, police suspicions rise against the ex-convict, and Archer realizes that the crime could send him right back to prison . . . if he doesn't use every skill in his arsenal to track down the real killer.Review"David Baldacci is a master storyteller, and he invokes the classic feel of the post-war 1940s evident in the timeless literature and film of that time. A sympathetic hero and a cast of mysterious citizens in a small town summon familiar themes one expects in a Baldacci novel, and he once again doesn't disappoint."― Associated Press "Insightful and entertaining, Baldacci has captured the time and events perfectly with authenticity, beauty and flawless prose . . . Archer is a terrific anti-hero with plenty of longevity and originality [and] the supporting cast is just as memorable. Gripping from beginning to end."― New York Journal of Books "Baldacci has crafted an ingenious and addicting read in which each paragraph provides a new revelation. The time period and writing style immediately called to mind the works of the immortal James M. Cain . . . [a] terrific slice of crime noir."― Bookreporter.com "Mega-selling mystery writer David Baldacci's latest takes us back in time and introduces a new series protagonist that may become one of his most popular . . . a captivating page-turner."― The Florida Times-Union "David Baldacci switches gears with magnificent results . . . simmering suspense and splendid prose . . . Terrific-reading entertainment."― Providence Journal "Baldacci nails the setting -- capturing everything from the way things looked back in 1949 to how people spoke, adding realism and authenticity to the story. The characters are developed nicely, especially Archer, who flashes real star power throughout . . . Fast-paced and packed with plenty of suspense."― The Real Book Spy

When breakthrough technology makes asteroid mining fast and easy, one company's greed for more could bring an end to civilization when they develop a magnet that attracts asteroids. Commander Sterling Holden, space explorer, now captain of the nuclear-powered asteroid mining ship, the Victory, must find a way to keep his crew and his family safe from his company’s actions.An action-adventure novella.

When Stump, a chipmunk runt with a chewed-off tail, and Dottie, a chipmunk disfigured by a white spot on the right side of her face, decide to journey over some mountains to The Valley Of The Great Chipmunk, they think that what they'll get on the other side is new bodies, free from their afflictions. What they get, after first gathering gifts for the journey, is a trail that instead changes them on the inside. Trail Of The Magi is an epic Hero's Journey. Set on the first leg of the Colorado Trail, kids will love it for its action, drama, cute characters, and swashbuckling, as Stump and Dottie overcome one obstacle after another in their fight to stay alive on their journey. Parents reading it to their kids, along with the story, will enjoy the archetypes and meaning.

When breakthrough technology makes asteroid mining fast and easy, one company's greed for more could bring an end to civilization when they develop a magnet that attracts asteroids. Commander Sterling Holden, space explorer, now captain of the nuclear-powered asteroid mining ship, the Victory, must find a way to keep his crew and his family safe from his company’s actions. An action-adventure novella.