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August 05, 1960

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David Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. (Much later, when David thanked her for being the spark that ignited his writing career, she revealed that she’d given him the notebook to keep him quiet, "because every mom needs a break now and then.”)

David published his first novel, Absolute Power, in 1996; the feature film adaptation followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 52 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers, and several have been adapted for film and television. David has also published seven novels for younger readers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more ...more

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December 2018 Runner-Up (Mixed) Subgenre Poll

The books that make up this poll are the Runners-Up (second place*) from the 2018 Subgenre Polls.

(*September's selection was the 3rd place runner-up as the 2nd place runner-up [Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil] is a selection in December's True Crime Poll.)

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UNSUB (August, Police Procedural) by Meg Gardiner

11 votes, 26.8%

You (May, Psychological) by Caroline Kepnes

10 votes, 24.4%

The Simple Truth (September, Courtroom/Legal) by David Baldacci

6 votes, 14.6%

I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer (June, True Crime) by Michelle McNamara

6 votes, 14.6%

Suspect (July, Suspence) by Michael Robotham

5 votes, 12.2%

Black Water Lilies (November, Historical) by Michel Bussi

3 votes, 7.3%

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