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Simple Genius

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Publisher's summary

Former Secret Service agents turned private investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell have seen their lives splinter around them. Michelle lies unconscious in a hospital bed after a night of suicidal violence. And Sean is forced to take on a thankless investigation into the murder of a scientist just inside the CIA's razor-wire fence near Williamsburg, Virginia.

Soon he is uncovering layers of disinformation that shields a stunning world of elite mathematicians, physicists, war heroes, spies, and deadly field agents. Amid murder, a seemingly autistic girl's extraordinary genius, and a powerful breakthrough in the realm of classified codes, Sean learns enough to put his life at risk. Now, he needs Michelle, at her best, to help stop a conspiracy of traitors operating in the shadow of the White House itself.

From Michelle's courageous struggle to defeat her long-buried personal demons to a centuries-old secret that surfaces in the heat of the action, Simple Genius pulses with stunning, high-intensity suspense. The heroes of Split Second and Hour Game are back as you've never seen them before.

Download the accompanying reference guide. And Don't miss the previous exploits of this dynamic duo in Split Second and Hour Game.
©2007 Columbus Rose, Ltd (P)2007 Hachette Audio

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Brainteaser

This book kept going in different directions while keeping you entertained and on your toes trying to figure out who dunnit

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tedious and interesting

Not for nothing but when you have to spend the last chapter of 15 minutes explaining the entire 13 hour whodunnit, whydunnit and howdunnit, then you did not do a good enough job along the way. That being said the characters were interesting and the back story of Maxwell was a nice lil tag along side story.

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this was an exceptionally good listen

I would probably listen to Scott brick reading the New York telephone book but this was also an excellent story it will keep you guessing until the very end of course Scott just made it better.

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Fast paced, multi plot entertainment.

This book brought new depth to the characters and explored the possibility of intrigue and deception behind the public facade of our governments alphabet intelegence agencies while tossing in some American war history. Well worth the time to read and ponder.

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Who Knows?

Another interesting, exciting and action packed story. I enjoyed the story who knows what is really happening out there with the technology. Secret bases, rogue agents keeps you guessing. The narration was excellent.

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Great Story

I have enjoyed this series so far and this book will not disappoint. There are several twists and turns in the plot and a subplot that keeps you guessing. The narration is wonderful and I could not wait to hear what was next....well done.

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Outstanding book.

This book was the best I have listened to up to this date. Great book.

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Edge of you seat listening!

Loved it! just downloaded First Family, can't wait to see what's next for King and Maxwell!

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Absorbing

Fast moving and absorbing Another great book in this series Enjoyed it very much Looking forward to the next book in the series

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Terrific

Took me awhile to get all the characters
In my mind but worth the listen.

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