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First Family

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Ron McLarty
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When she turned the page and her gaze flickered over the date on top, it was as though the lightning outside had somehow grounded right into her. A billion volts of pain, a shriek of anguish you could actually see and feel as it pierced her.

Camp David, USA. A birthday party turns into a nightmare when a child is snatched after the celebrations. The first lady enlists the services of Sean King and Michelle Maxwell to bring the child home safely. But she and King share a past. Years ago he saved her then-senator husband from political disaster. And this may not be all that passed between them. With Michelle still battling her own demons, the two are pushed to the limit, with forces aligned on all sides against them - and the line between friend and foe impossible to define...or defend.

©2009 David Baldacci (P)2009 Hachette

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Very Entertaining Story

I have enjoyed this series since the first book. It has only gotten better since then. The detective partners have been developed well and the characters around them are very interesting. The performance changed with the advent of a new narrator. He grew on me a bit as the book progressed. I recommend reading the series in order...this installment will not disappoint.

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Love the story hated the sound effects. I actually considered returning the book because of the sound effects not not even finishing it.

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First Family

David Baldacci never disappoints me! This story has mystery, intrigue, murder, and mayhem! When you listen to it, be ready to be swept up into one of Baldacci’s best stories!

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Another Great Book

I could not stop and wait to see where the book drives both King and Maxwell.

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Another fine story

I can always count on Baldacci’s ability to draw me into the book and steer me along the trail while I try to figure out what’s going on. He’s an expert storyteller and this was a good one.

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I wish

They would have used the same narrator's for the entire series. The narrator's voice was great for Sam but not for Sean or the rest of the characters. You get used to a characters voice for the first two books then this narrator's voice was really difficult to listen to. The story was okay I thought the entire Sam part could have been better his and the people attached to him. Overall a good book worth listening to.

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Best Book I've listened to .

I read a lot plus I listen to one to two books a month and I think this is the best book I have listened to. I have read all the books in this series and enjoed them all. The funny thing is I happen to pick the first one in this series because audible had first listens on sale. Im so glad I did. My advice is listen to them in order or you spoil it.

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I wish they hadn't switched narrators and I could do with out the sound affects. Other than that I loved the book

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Fantastic!

What a fantastic story teller! The King and Maxwell series continues to make for compelling suspense and drama.

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riveting, great storyline. Baldacci does it again.

great story get me on the edge of my seat always wanting more . Baldacci does it again

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