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The Forgotten

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy
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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

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Fantastic

What a great writer! i am so happy I stepped out of my usual to read his work! cant wait to read The Escape

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Great Performance and good story

The story was good but a little far fetched. I still would highly recommend this book and the performance was awesome

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Just about flawless

A plot incredulity-perhaps two--does not diminish stellar prose and stellar performances!! David Balducci is a modern-day great.

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Action packed Vacation

The author and the narrator are now my favorites. In this book we find murder, greed, corruption, international smuggling, class struggles and more. You won't be disappointed!

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Solid story and performance

I enjoy Ron McLarty's voice, though he somewhat frequently tends to seem to lose his place and the essential meaning of the sentence.

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Excellent across the board

Great storyline and brilliant narration. I’m about to start my third David B audiobook! Loving them.

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he never fails me

I enjoyed the book very much and now I must read the first one...you can read these not in order...but I think it would flow better if you did

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Good entertaining read

Story offered a few curves to keep the reader interested. A basic good v evil plot. Good character development and frightening reality.

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Always the Greatest!

If you could sum up The Forgotten in three words, what would they be?

Outstanding Action Serial

Who was your favorite character and why?

John Puller - The type of person you can always count on. He knows how to work with all the rules, and how to use them most effectively for the greatest good for all.

Which character – as performed by Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy – was your favorite?

John Puller followed closely by the General!

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

No extreme reaction except I kept looking for excuses to get into my car so I could listen to more of the story.

Any additional comments?

Baldacci is a most spectacular and accomplished writer. His work is perfection in audible books.

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Entertaining pot boiler

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I always like to listen to David Baldacci audio books on my long drives. Sometimes the plot lines are a bit thin but it is always entertaining to listen to ROn McLarty narrate the story line. The multiple voices and the sound effects pulls me to yester years when I used to listen to plays on radios. Keeps me focused on the story line instead of the long boring interstate highway!

Would you be willing to try another book from David Baldacci? Why or why not?

Will be looking forward to the next one. I have read most of his collections.

What about Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy ’s performance did you like?

Love their performance - this is what makes it such a good audio book to listen to.

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