Walk the Wire

David Baldacci

Apr 2020 · Sold by Grand Central Publishing

About this ebook

Amos Decker—​the FBI consultant with a perfect memory—returns to solve a gruesome murder in a booming North Dakota oil town in the newest thriller in David Baldacci's #1 New York Times bestselling Memory Man series.

When Amos Decker and his FBI colleague Alex Jamison are called to London, North Dakota, they instantly sense that the thriving fracking town is ripe for trouble. The promise of a second gold rush has attracted an onslaught of newcomers all hoping for a windfall, and the community is growing faster than houses can be built. The sudden boom has also brought a slew of problems with it, including drugs, property crimes, prostitution—and now murder.

Decker and Jamison are ordered to investigate the death of a young woman named Irene Cramer, whose body was expertly autopsied and then dumped in the open—which is only the beginning of the oddities surrounding the case. As Decker and Jamison dig into Irene's life, they are shocked to discover that the woman who walked the streets by night as a prostitute was a teacher for a local religious sect by day—a sect operating on land once owned by a mysterious government facility that looms over the entire community.

London is a town replete with ruthless business owners, shady government officials, and religious outsiders, all determined to keep their secrets from coming out. When other murders occur, Decker will need all of his extraordinary memory and detective skills, and the assistance of a surprising ally, to root out a killer and the forces behind Cramer's death . . . before the boom town explodes.

Ratings and reviews

terrible entire book was Political garbage about made up Climate change fossil fuels killing us. Let's Ban Fracking etc... what a shame used to be my most coveted writer. I've read over 50 of David's 📚 never ever ever ever ever will I spend another cent.

Well, it took me awhile to read this book. I kept losing interest, but I finally persevered and finished it. It had a lot going on and you have to keep abreast of all the characters. But the way he introduced Robie and Reel was exciting! It was cool! I didn't expect for them to show up, but Decker and Jamison weren't going to get out what they were in without any outside help. Enjoyed that part of the book! I can only say that it isn't an easy read, but just keep reading because the ending will surprise you and realize that it was worth the wait.

It shouldn't be even called fiction, it is pure fantasy! Politically brain-washed writer (whom I like is a saint the one I dislike is evil)! Events described in this book (with the wildest imagination) cannot be imagined in real life setting!

About the author

David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over forty-five languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia, he invites you to visit him at DavidBaldacci.com and his foundation at WishYouWellFoundation.org.