Memory Man

De: David Baldacci

Narrado por: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy

This #1 New York Times bestseller introduces Amos Decker, a gifted police detective with a perfect memory who must solve a mystery he wishes he could forget: his family's murder.

Amos Decker's life changed forever—twice.

The first time was on the gridiron. A big, towering athlete, he was the only person from his hometown of Burlington ever to play in the NFL. But his career ended before it had a chance to begin. On his very first play, a violent helmet-to-helmet collision knocked him off the field forever, and left him with an improbable side effect—he can forget nothing.

The second time was at home nearly two decades later. Now a police detective, Decker returned from a stakeout one evening and entered a nightmare—his wife, young daughter, and brother-in-law had been murdered.

His family destroyed, their killer's identity as mysterious as the motive behind the crime, and unable to forget a single detail from that horrible night, Decker finds his world collapsing around him. He leaves the police force, loses his home, and winds up on the street, taking piecemeal jobs as a private investigator when he can.

But over a year later, a man turns himself in to the police and confesses to the murders. At the same time a horrific event nearly brings Burlington to its knees, and Decker is called back in to help with this investigation. Decker also seizes his chance to learn what really happened to his family that night. To uncover the stunning truth, he must use his remarkable gifts and confront the burdens that go along with them. He must endure the memories he would much rather forget. And he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Memory Man will stay with you long after the turn of the final page.

"Impossible to put down." —Washington Post

Reseñas de la Crítica

"David Baldacci has written another thriller that will have readers engaged from the first page....Baldacci is a master storyteller...MEMORY MAN works because Amos Decker is an amazing character. Reading how Decker journeys from hitting rock bottom to finding ultimate redemption is nothing short of rewarding." —Associated Press

"Perennial bestseller Baldacci unveils an offbeat hero with an unusual skill set and tragic past who takes on the evil mastermind behind a devastating school shooting..[Decker] proves a quirky, original antihero with a definite method to his madness...Readers will want to see Decker back on the printed page again and again." —Kirkus Reviews

"It's big, bold and almost impossible to put down...Decker is one of the most unusual detectives any novelist has dreamed up...I called this novel a master class on the bestseller because of its fast-moving narrative, the originality of its hero and its irresistible plot....Highly entertaining."—Washington Post

"[A] strong first in a new thriller series from bestseller Baldacci....Baldacci supplies a multitude of clever touches as his wounded bear of a detective takes on a most ingenious enemy." —Publishers Weekly

"Compelling...David Baldacci has definitely hit a home run with Memory Man."—Crimespree Magazine

"Baldacci weaves a suspenseful story right up to the climactic face-off between these complex and compelling characters. Highly recommended for all thriller fans who love elusive, taunting criminals and the slightly bent but always determined detectives who pursue them." —Library Journal (Starred Review)

"Baldacci makes it feel fresh." —Booklist

"Baldacci's novels always have an emotional component...But MEMORY MAN stands out among his thrillers for its deeply felt - and earned - sense of catharsis and healing...Baldacci's last few books have been among his best, and it's a pleasure to see him produce emotionally and dramatically intense work at the height of his maturity as a novelist."—Richmond Times-Dispatch

Not the usual production quality

The story was good, the narrators were talented, but the production quality was not up to the usual Audible standards. I have well over 500 books in my library, and this is the first time the listening quality was so poor.

Good character, bad plot, worse narration

This is my first David Baldacci, and probably would download another of his. The protagonist is an affable savant who we will most likely see many more times. I won't get into the plot, but it goes beyond the need of suspension of disbelief. I will leave it at that. What makes this listen below average is the monotone narration of Ron Mclarty, and the sometimes annoying Orlagh Cassidy( who i normally find very very good). Mclarty is unable to do proper multiple character voices. All this i could tolerate, but the final edit has, what i believe to be Mclarty, interjecting with lines in a completely different voice. As a narrator and not a character. This is just horrendous editing that should never have made it to the final product. Despite the low rating, i would still say its probably worth the credit.....But barely.

David Baldacci does it again!

What did you love best about Memory Man?

David Baldacci's character development and pace.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Memory Man?

Listening to David Baldacci describe Amos Decker's love for eating and fine clothing. It's awesome!

Which scene was your favorite?

Amos meeting two high class men to set up payment.

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

It made me laugh. David Baldacci is a MASTER!

Any additional comments?

Boo ya! I love the book!

Wish could forget . Lucky I am not a Memory Man

I normally like the author's books. This one not so much. It has a great premise, a man who is a savant and can remember everything. I like that. But how this plays out is rather odd. It's a combination Silence of the Lambs, and Dustin Hoffman in Rain man. The villain is out to destroy the "memory man" but the reasons for doing so are just plain unbelievable.

The narration is fairly good, it usually is when you have 2 narrators (which I think is cheating).

Another great book from Baldacci.

This is another great book from Baldacci, strong characters and good plot twists. The only problem that I had listening to this book was the editing needs work. Many times throughout the book you can hear the difference of the audio tracks that were recorded at different times, sometimes from sentence to sentence. If you can get past that aspect, this is a great listen.