She needs to know if the man she believes to be Mercy's kidnapper is, in fact, guilty. Atlee still wonders why she was left behind and struggles with the guilt of having been spared. Among them is the fact that her sister's abductor was never apprehended. As she does so, Baldacci reveals details about his new female protagonist's background and tragic, compelling motivations. Ultimately, Atlee embarks on an action-packed adventure through the rough, untamed Grand Canyon and surrounding area. Complying with that direct order could have far-reaching consequences, but failing to follow it could mean the end of her career. Atlee has to make a gut-wrenching decision when she is directed to cease investigating. When Atlee begins investigating, she quickly realizes that the missing rider was part of a group of tourists on an excursion. So when he got home, he decided, “Atlee Pine is going to the Grand Canyon.” Baldacci's choice of setting was truly inspired and is perfect. And Atlee Pine is a “ lone wolf,” so he made it her “bailiwick, her jurisdiction.” People go missing there and perish every year, so there are numerous ongoing investigations on that federal land. Everything I'd want to write about.” He had a long discussion with their tour guide, and had a “visceral reaction,” especially after learning that there are places at the bottom of the canyon where no human being has ever set foot. Why the Grand Canyon? Baldacci explains that he visited the Grand Canyon for the first time several years before writing the book, and found it “stunning, overwhelming, exhiliarating, mysterious. Suddenly, she finds herself trying to solve a bizarre crime that occurred at the very bottom of the Grand Canyon. She has a very specific reason for wanting to be assigned to the FBI field office in Shattered Rock, Arizona. Atlee's story is engrossing and chilling.
#REVIEW BOO LONG ROAD TO MERCY SERIES#
Long road to mercy is a spellbinding beginning to what promises to be another adventurous and emotionally moving series from acclaimed author David Baldacci.īaldacci has created another cast of compelling characters. Her choice might impact democracy in America as we know it. When Atlee is abruptly removed from the case, she must decide whether she will continue searching for the missing rider - risking the loss of her career - or keep working the case and uncover the truth. She quickly realizes that the lost rider was engaged in something clandestine and discovers clues pointing to a terrifying plot that threatens national security. So when one of the Grand Canyon's mules is found stabbed to death at the bottom of the canyon - and its rider missing - Atlee begins an investigation. The Grand Canyon is within the office's jurisdiction.
Three decades later, Atlee is the only FBI agent assigned to the Shattered Rock, Arizona, resident agency. It's what the kidnapper recited as he chose between six-year-old Atlee and her twin sister, Mercy.Ītlee was spared.
Catch a tiger by its toe.” That children's rhyme is seared into Atlee's memory. Atlee Pine is an FBI agent who, in the introductory volume, confronts both a new threat and an old nightmare. "Baldacci is at the top of his game.Bestselling author david baldacci introduces a new character in Long Road to mercy. "A perfect blend of action, secrets, and conspiracies." -Steve Berry "Heart-poundingly suspenseful." -Scott Turow "David Baldacci's best yet." -Lisa Scottoline "Love it!" -Lisa Gardner "Atlee Pine is unforgettable." -James Patterson But unless Pine keeps working the case and discovers the truth, it could spell the very end of democracy in America as we know it. If she disobeys direct orders by continuing to search for the missing man, it will mean the end of her career. But just as Pine begins to put together clues pointing to a terrifying plot, she's abruptly called off the case. It soon seems clear the lost tourist had something more clandestine than sightseeing in mind. So when one of the Grand Canyon's mules is found stabbed to death at the bottom of the canyon-and its rider missing-Pine is called in to investigate. She's the lone agent assigned to the Shattered Rock, Arizona resident agency, which is responsible for protecting the Grand Canyon. Three decades after that terrifying night, Atlee Pine works for the FBI.
It's seared into Atlee Pine's memory: the kidnapper's chilling rhyme as he chose between six-year-old Atlee and her twin sister, Mercy. and an old nightmare.Įeny, meeny, miny, moe. Introducing a remarkable new character from #1 New York Times bestselling writer David Baldacci: Atlee Pine, an FBI agent with special skills assigned to the remote wilds of the southwestern United States who must confront a new threat.
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