The Forgotten

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy

The second title in David Baldacci's best-selling series, The Forgotten is a fast-paced action thriller, featuring the hero of Zero Day – John Puller.

Criminal investigator John Puller is drawn closer to home when his aunt is found dead in her house in Paradise, Florida. The local police have ruled the death as an accident, but Puller finds evidence to suggest that she may well have been murdered.

On the surface the town lives up to its name, but as Puller digs deeper he realizes that this town and its inhabitants are more akin to Hell than Paradise. His belief is confirmed as evidence of strange and inexplicable events come to light. And when Puller learns the truth about what is happening in this once sleepy town, he knows that his discoveries will impact far wider than Paradise.

Critic reviews

The page-turner of the season.

One of the world’s biggest-selling thriller writers, Baldacci needs no introduction . . . Brilliant plotting, heart-grabbing action and characters to die for.

Baldacci inhabits the skin of his creations – tripping us up with unexpected empathy and subtle identification.

Loved my first David Baldacci book

What did you love best about The Forgotten?

The story was fast paced and I particularly liked the readers, Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy. I also enjoyed the sound effects , haven't experienced this before in an audible book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Forgotten?

The ending was very exciting.

Which scene was your favorite?

The shoot out on the ocean rig platform

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

No I like my sleep.

Any additional comments?

I liked the idea of two readers, doing the male and female parts. I also loved the music and sound effects throughout the book. Made it very realistic. I was very impressed with this production.

Keeps me on the hook

I like the voice of both narrators and i think the story is exiting. It keeps me engaged for a couple of hours at the time.

Loved it

As always really enjoy his books. Can't wait to start the next one. Brilliant narration too.

Overall - as good as all his other books

The suspense gets a little too draggy at some point - but that happens - otherwise a pleasant read if you like this genre

A shocking story, thank goodness it is fiction

What did you love best about The Forgotten?

Although the premise for the book is a very sad one, the depth of the characters keeps you listening and rooting for John Puller to uncover the truth

Who was your favorite character and why?

John Puller , I can see why David Baldacci used him again

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

This pair are my favourite narrators, I much prefer books that have male voices for male characters and female voices for female characters, you feel so much more connected to the characters.