King and Maxwell

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy

Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

David Baldacci brings back Sean King and Michelle Maxwell - former Secret Service agents turned private investigators, featured in the hit TNT TV series King & Maxwell - in their most surprising, personal, and dangerous case ever....

It seems at first like a simple, tragic story. Tyler Wingo, a teenage boy, learns the awful news that his father, a soldier, was killed in action in Afghanistan. Then the extraordinary happens: Tyler receives a communication from his father...after his supposed death.

Tyler hires Sean and Michelle to solve the mystery surrounding his father. But their investigation quickly leads to deeper, more troubling questions. Could Tyler's father really still be alive? What was his true mission? Could Tyler be the next target?

Sean and Michelle soon realize that they've stumbled on to something bigger and more treacherous than anyone could have imagined. And as their hunt for the truth leads them relentlessly to the highest levels of power and to uncovering the most clandestine of secrets, Sean and Michelle are determined to help and protect Tyler - though they may pay for it with their lives.

(Book 6 of the series)

©2013 David Baldacci (P)2013 Hachette

Another outstanding Baldacci!

I have to admit I am a Baldaccifile. His easy-going, yet gripping approach to story telling fits my taste perfectly. And this book is no exception. It is brilliantly narrated by the best in the business - Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy. King and Maxwell is escapism with just the right dose of "you know, this could really happen!" Kudos to Mr. Baldacci, his staff, and his publisher for providing me and the rest of his devotees with great entertainment.

Surprisingly pleased -

At the beginning I was unsure if I was going to like this but I was surprised overall. I really like both of the narrators, they have done many David Baldacci books that I have listened to from Audible. This story had many twist and turns, very intertwined. I listen on my daily commute and it was so good I didn't want the commute to end each day! King and Maxwell make a great pair. Their shared history adds many interesting aspects to the story. So as not to be a spoiler I will say the last few chapters were crazy good! I hope there are more adventures planned for K&M.

Best duo series out there

Would you listen to King and Maxwell again? Why?

Yes. They are terrific characters. Each stands alone yet they are great together.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, right up until the end, the villain seemed 1 step ahead.

What does Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

They are both VERY good at altering their voices and the inflection in their voices.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

More laugh than cry. They are fun characters that make you want to hang out with them.

I watch the TV series...

By watching the TV series, I have a picture in my mind of the characters in the King and Maxwell books. This increases my enjoyment of the books. I find that this series is entertaining and that is why I listen to my books. I look forward to the next book in this series. Worth the time and credit to me...

Great story

The King and Maxwell series has been one of my favorites. This is one of the better in the series. The narration by Mclarty and Cassidy is the best combination I've heard so far.

good read - love the relationship twists and turns

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes - love the series -

What other book might you compare King and Maxwell to and why?

Hour Game

What does Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

great reading - brings King and Maxwell to life

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Billion Dollar Heist

Not a fan having two narrators

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Love the story and characters but wish there was just a single narrator. Seems choppy with the female narrator added. Still worth listening to. I got used to hearing the different characters portrayed in this book.

What other book might you compare King and Maxwell to and why?

Loved them all :)

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy ?

Just Ron McLarty would have been better

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both

Love this series.

I have enjoyed this series. Suspenseful and not predictable. Looking forward to more of King and Maxwell.

Loved it! Couldn't Stop!

I listened through this over a weekend which are my busiest days with little "listening time". I couldn't stop. Even on the "re-read" I couldn't stop. The story caught my attention about a quarter through the first part (chapters 4-6) and carried it all the way to the end.

At times (very few) the added sound effects were a bit too loud but that was easy to overlook.

Tied for my Fav!

This wasn't just narrated it was a theatrical event. I enjoyed every minute of the book and having teo narrators made it so engaging. Couldn't put the book down. Or the audio down. Casting of the two narrators was perfect. I am going to have separation anxiety he not having King and Maxwell around.