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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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Exciting and difficult to stop.

I really enjoyed this series. It moved quickly while revealing considerable information along the way. The characters came so “to life” one could predict their personality responses!

I wish I could opt out of profanity while listening.

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Great Book

I have read a lot of David Baldacci's books. This ranks in the top 10. I enjoy the continuation of the King and Maxwell partnership. I do not like a lot of death, blood and torture. This book did not have as much as the last one. The story held strong but I slightly enjoyed the plot of the prior book more. It had a strong ending but could have stopped two chapters earlier.

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Edge of seat read

During our 6 week hiatus from life... I've listened to 9 Baldacci books. What a fun ride. Thank you, David. I'm off to number 10 before life happens😄.

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LOVE THIS AUTHOR

I have really enjoyed listening to these books during the nights, as I put together puzzels, wonderfully written, keeps you on the edge of your seat, and a terrific performance by Scott Brick, my most favorite reader!

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Married already! Loved the book! Page turner. Stayed up way too late at night ....couldn’t stop!

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Story and characters are great.

Love almost everything. Dislike strongly the sound effects and music during the narrating, for any audio book that is non musical.

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Narrator ruined it for me

I love Baldacci, but I won't listen to any other of his books with this narrator. The story is probably better than I rated it, but I couldn't get past my dislike of the narrator to enjoy it.

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great read

suspenseful and riveting. loved the chase and the the twists and turns. highly recommend it.

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Great Read

Kept me guessing the whole time. Not a big fictional book reader but this was a great listen

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Another Thoroughly Enjoyable Baldacci Thrilller

The captivating story was very well read.
I thought that the book started off a bit too slow, but the ending was spot on.
The in depth analysis of Michelle was very thoughtful.

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