The Innocent: A Novel

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy

Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

America has enemies - ruthless people that the police, the FBI, even the military can't stop. That's when the U.S. government calls on Will Robie, a stone-cold hitman who never questions orders and always nails his target.

But Will Robie may have just made the first - and last - mistake of his career....

It begins with a hit gone wrong. Robie is dispatched to eliminate a target unusually close to home in Washington, D.C. But something about this mission doesn't seem right to Robie, and he does the unthinkable: He refuses to kill. Now, Robie becomes a target himself and must escape from his own people.

Fleeing the scene, Robie crosses paths with a wayward teenage girl, a 14-year-old runaway from a foster home. But she isn't an ordinary runaway - her parents were murdered, and her own life is in danger. Against all of his professional habits, Robie rescues her and finds he can't walk away. He needs to help her.

Even worse, the more Robie learns about the girl, the more he's convinced she is at the center of a vast cover-up, one that may explain her parents' deaths and stretch to unimaginable levels of power. Now, Robie may have to step out of the shadows in order to save this girl's life... and perhaps his own.

©2012 Hachette Audio; 2012 David Baldacci

A new hero is born

What made the experience of listening to The Innocent: A Novel the most enjoyable?

The book was very fast-paced, the characters were interesting, I couldn't put it down.

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

Yes it did, I usually figure out a book halfway through the story but this one kept me guessing almost until the end.

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

Will Roby and Julie were my two favorite characters

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes it was, but my body wouldn't allow me I had to go to sleep.

Any additional comments?

This was such an excellent read, I listen to at least five audiobooks a month, I used to do this for living for over 25 years and if I tell you to read this book please trust me and read it. I Love Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp series and now I found a new love will Robie.

Very entertaining, something for everyone.

the story was good. it's plot was convoluted and difficult to follow. the normal aspects the human relations kept me interested even though Vances character really irritated me...
Baldacci is one of my favorites.

Great Listen

I really enjoyed this audio book, I couldn't stop listening, David Baldacci is one or my favorite authors.

Great Writer

Great story with lots of twists. Presentation was excellent and kept you guessing until the end.

Good book but not great.

Good book but not great. I enjoyed it but I didn't love it. worth a listen.

My shotgun

I drive 2:15 each way 5 X/wk to visit my wife in a Alzheimer’s care facility. David Baldacci and others ride shotgun. Audible is my 2 hr. movie each way. THE INNOCENT earned 4 stars. Intriguing, captivating, immensely entertaining.

Excellent Book

I’ve been reading a lot of political thrillers in the last year and this book has been the best by far. Great story and twists that made sense!

great character

loved everything about it. action is constant. will look forward to next will robey book.

My kind of drama

Quite enjoyable. Suspense, acts of kindness, questionable good guys, deception, this book has it all. The country is saved and mot everyone is happy. This doesn't tell you much about the book except that I like it and would recommend it.

Twist and turns

Good Will Robie series! Each is full of twists, turns, ups & downs. Put your seatbelt on & hit play. And when you think you’ve figured something out...re-think it;)