The Whole Truth

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Ron McLarty

A powerful defense contractor, a reluctant intelligence agent, and an ambitious journalist race to contain and control an international crisis that could destroy the world in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller.

"Dick, I need a war."

Nicolas Creel is a man on a mission. He heads the world's largest defense contractor, The Ares Corporation. Dick Pender is the man Creel retains to "perception manage" his company to even more riches by manipulating international conflicts. But Creel may have an even grander plan in mind.

Shaw, a man with no first name and a truly unique past, has a different agenda. Reluctantly doing the bidding of a secret multi-national intelligence agency, he travels the globe to keep it safe and at peace.

Desperate to get back to the top of her profession, Katie James gets the break of a lifetime: the chance to interview the sole survivor of a massacre that has left every nation stunned.

In David Baldacci's first international thriller, these characters face a catastrophic threat that could change the world as we know it.©2008 Columbus Rose, Ltd.; (P)2008 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"When Baldacci is on fire, nobody can touch him."—Booklist (starred review)

"High-stakes action, shadowy government agencies, and [a] neo-Cold War backdrop . . . Baldacci pushes his plot ahead at such a blistering pace."—Washington Post

"Delicious . . . [a] roller-coaster adventure . . . an utterly enjoyable escapist page-turner."—Tampa Tribune

"Baldacci boldly steps into the arena of international thriller and may have created his most explosive and hard-hitting story to date."—BookReporter.com

A GREAT PRESENTATION

THIS IS ONE OF THE BETTER STORIES I HAVE LISTENED TO OVER THE PAST 7 YRS OF AUDIBLE BOOKS. SHAW IS A GREAT CHARACTER-I HOPE WE SEE HIM AGAIN. THE STORY KEPT ME GUESSING UNTIL THE VERY END. PURE ENJOYMENT!!!!

Wishing it was this easy to bring about peace...

I'd read the book previously, but listened to every word and relived the story again. We have a military industrial complex just like after WWII. Will we EVER achieve world peace and harmony?

David does it again

always a great story. narration is excellent. can't wait for more! it's a must read.

I COULD READ THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN!

What a fun story. Not amusement park fun, but very entertaining and engaging. kept my interest all the way through. Really well thought out characters and story line. Good job!!!

What should we trust??

A very good read and very scary premise. I rarely write a review but this book was excellent and thought-provoking...