The Forgotten

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy

Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

In Paradise, nothing is what it seems....

Army Special Agent John Puller is the best there is. A combat veteran, Puller is the man the U.S. Army relies on to investigate the toughest crimes facing the nation. Now he has a new case - but this time, the crime is personal: His aunt has been found dead in Paradise, Florida.

A picture-perfect town on Florida's Gulf Coast, Paradise thrives on the wealthy tourists and retirees drawn to its gorgeous weather and beaches. The local police have ruled his aunt's death an unfortunate, tragic accident. But just before she died, she mailed a letter to Puller's father, telling him that beneath its beautiful veneer, Paradise is not all it seems to be.

What Puller finds convinces him that his aunt's death was no accident… and that the palm trees and sandy beaches of Paradise may hide a conspiracy so shocking that some will go to unthinkable lengths to make sure the truth is never revealed.

©2012 David Baldacci (P)2012 Hachette Audio

Exciting and well read

Baldacchi does an excellent job developing characters and storytelling with unexpected twists. Very enjoyable!!! Hard to put down!!

John Puller too "Holy than Thou"

To those who have read the book, Puller says " He never murdered anyone" Oh Really. This is in his conversation with "Mecko".
Their are several areas where "Puller" draws a fine line.
Mecko on the other hand know he is dealing with evil and front's it head on. Thus I was amazed, Puller agrees to have "Pete" be taken by Mecko back to his homeland for good. BEST PART OF THE BOOK on my humble opinion.....
GREAR READ ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Another Home Run for David Baldacci

What did you love best about The Forgotten?

John Puller Junior continues to amaze you throughout the story which is laced with mystery, humor, action and an ending to the case. I really loved the way this story was narrated.

Who was your favorite character and why?

John Puller Junior when he shows how much he wants to help the underdog while at the same time trying to solve his aunts murder, despite the fact that the police list her death as natural.

Which scene was your favorite?

When he impressed the officer at Naval Intellagence with his steadfastness when the officer tries to call him on the mat.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was especailly moved when he called the general for help and she said "Call Me Julie!"

What an Ending!

What did you love best about The Forgotten?

The ending...a great way to wrap up the hard to hear story and realize that it could possibly still be not just fiction.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Yes

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

Orlagh Cassidy, really hit the voice of the General! Spot ON!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Nothing

Any additional comments?

Baldacci, is top of my list in his story lines. Makes you really look at the world around you with different eyes.

Awesome, as usual

I listened to this book in one sitting, took me all day. Well worth it, very good book.

The performance elevates the unique storyline 🎭

After the story unfolds it all makes sense, but in the moment, the story was a little unbelievable at times. Certain actions hard to believe the characters would be taking the risk exactly as stated. But the performance was off the charts excellent; and elevates this unique storyline 🎭 turning it into a great book!

Forget the Sound Effects!

Overall a good book..........will probably go back and read the first one in the series. A bit impausible in spots.............a General participating in a "breaking and entering" to help out a friend????

Sound effects were annoying but most of all, the female voices were beyond irritating. Each one was worse than the last one. I have heard other narrations by Orlagh Cassidy where she is using her natural voice and they are fine......obviously she has a problem with multiple characters.

Bad things in paradise

Puller is at it again but he doesn't have the Army to back him up. It was mystery, drama, murder all rolled into one very good story. Some of the characters could have benefited from a little buffing out but over all it was great. The only flaw I found was that the ending was a little predictable. I was disappointed when I figured out who, what, and why long before the story was over. I still recommend the book because it was fun and the subject matter should be brought to the attention of the public.

Good, but not his best

What made the experience of listening to The Forgotten the most enjoyable?

This is a slower paced book by Baldacci. The story was interesting, enjoyable, and had some fun plot twists...but its pace was slow and the story didn't really hit its stride until late in the book.

worth listening

good story kept me wanting more
worth while read especially while driving.
love his books.