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The Sixth Man

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Ron McLarty
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In the #1 New York Times bestselling thriller that inspired the TV series King & Maxwell, two private investigators dig into a killer's past--but when their search threatens powerful enemies, it could cost them their lives.

Edgar Roy--an alleged serial killer--is awaiting trial. He faces almost certain conviction. Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are called in by Roy's attorney, Sean's old friend and mentor Ted Bergin, to help work the case. But their investigation is derailed when Sean and Michelle find Bergin murdered.

It is now up to them to ask the questions no one seems to want answered: Is Roy a killer? Who murdered Bergin? The more they dig into Roy's past, the more they encounter obstacles, half-truths, dead-ends, false friends, and escalating threats from every direction. Their persistence puts them on a collision course with the highest levels of the government and the darkest corners of power. In a terrifying confrontation that will push Sean and Michelle to their limits, the duo may be permanently parted. Action & Adventure International Mystery & Crime Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Exciting Scary Fiction Government

Critic reviews

"Authentic scenario, mystery piled on misdirection, and more double-crosses than a tic-tac-toe tournament."—Kirkus Reviews
"A complex puzzle . . . Baldacci is a master craftsman."—Associated Press
"An entertaining read."
—Chicago Sun-Times
"Fresh and engaging...a lean, relentlessly-paced thriller...The Sixth Man is built for speed."
—Richmond Times-Dispatch
An intricate thriller...a good read for mystery lovers."
—Oklahoman
"Intriguing."—Booklist
Engaging Plot • Unexpected Twists • Excellent Narration Team • Compelling Protagonists • Political Intrigue

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How could the performance have been better?

Switching between male/female narrator was distracting and annoying. The female narrator overplayed the characters and was inconsistent in her portrayals. McLarty did a fantastic job on the previous book and didn't need a co-pilot - especially one as frustrating to listen to as Cassidy!

Good story - horribly distracting narrator!

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Would you listen to The Sixth Man again? Why?

Yes. Baldacci is a great writer who draws you into the story and has the ability to be very descriptive. Ron McLarty is the best Narrator i have come across. The characters come to life.

Awesome read!!

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This book kept my attention from the beginning to the end. The narrators do an excellent job as they voice each character in this book, and the entire story is filled with twists and turns that will keep you interested as much as it did me.

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Of all the books so far in this series, this was the best IMHO, and definitely my favorite. I’m a huge fan of David Baldacci. While not all his writings are great, they are not bad either. He is still a favorite of mine.

Fantastic!

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I at first was skeptical of the poor reviews and especially the poor review for the female narrator. But I cannot skip a Baldacci book. Generally the reviews here ruin the books for me, if someone reports that the narrator breathes to much or swallows loudly. Then I hear it in the narration and think I probably would not have noticed if I hadn't read that review. There are some ultra sensitive listeners here. Anyway, I was very pleased with the female narrator, I found it easier to follow rather than the single male narrator trying to do female voices. Granted I too would not imagine Michelle to have a southern accent but oddly it did not bother me at all and made my mind wander while listening why it was such a big deal to some people. Listen, read, and enjoy. Its one of the better books I have listened to in a while.

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