The Collectors is a deeply involved and highly complex plot that merges two key stories into one suspense-filled read. When House Speaker Bob Bradley is murdered, members of the informal watchdog organization, Camel Club, want to know the truth. Led by former CIA agent Oliver Stone, the four Camel Club members are further challenged when the rare books librarian at the Library of Congress ends up dead as well.

Far from the politics on Capital Hill, Annabelle Conroy is about to execute the con of a lifetime with the help of two seasoned recruits. Her target is Jerry Bagger, owner of one of the biggest casinos in Vegas. What makes the heist even sweeter for Annabelle is the revenge it provides for a haunting past.

What I liked: Besides a great story, it's evident that Baldacci does a lot of research when writing his books. The detail he includes about casinos and the cons that work them was intriguing; same with his knowledge of the Library of Congress and its rare book collections. It’s fun to read fiction and learn new things to boot!