The Guilty: by David Baldacci | Summary & Analysis

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The Guilty: by David Baldacci
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Introduction David Baldacci’s novel, The Guilty, trails the life of Will Robie, an undercover sniper who’s forced to re-visit his past in a bid to overcome his demons and get his act back in the game. Through it all, Will’s journey has him unravel a mystery that’s so deep and life-changing that it ends up rekindling feelings of love for the one person he’d forced himself to hate over the years- his father. Fast-paced, mind-bending and exciting till the very end, the guilty is a thrilling piece of murder-mystery that questions the intentions of all those who are charged guilty and all those who are not.

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Genres: Mystery, Fiction

23 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 29, 2015

Reviews

[Carol Wendkos · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this for book club but never would have read it on my own. I didn't realize it's part of a series. I enjoyed the first half of the book as as it takes place in the small deep-south town the main character abandoned a long time ago. The second part of the book is basically a third-rate whodunit. There is so much action and too many characters. It was hard to know who was who.

[Ty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad, but not up to level of previous Will Robie series. I read the Robie series for espionage intrigue not a poorly structured resolve-your-daddy-issues-whodunit.

[Ron · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read a lot of David Baldacci books because I enjoy his combination of social issues and mystery and sometimes humour. So it is hard to give this book a negative review. The plot was an acceptable one and one I looked forward to exploring as the book opened. However by the second half of the book I had lost count of the number of people killed and the gruesome description of the victims deaths. Maybe that is what the modern consumer of mystery novels crave? I hope not I hope this is a one off for the writer. Had I a wish for this book and others to come is that they would all get back to serious mystery writing and forget about the violence or at least keep it to a measured amount.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Will Robie, CIA assassin, returns to Cantrel, Mississippi after learning that his father has been arrested for murder, he doesn’t have any idea what to expect. He hasn’t seen his father or Cantrel for 22 years. He hopes to help find his father innocent and wants to repair their relationship which recently has gotten in the way of Will doing his job. What actually awaits him is a veritable rattlesnake nest and the possibility of death at every turn.

[Fred · Rating 5 out of 5]

A friend gave me a copy of this book and I didn't realise that it was the second in a series by David Baldacci. A complex story line that unfolds slowly, every little bit an enticement to the reader to try and figure out where it all ends. I enjoyed this book so much, I'm going to look for the first in the series to read. A really good read!

[Linda]

This is the second reading of this book. Despite all my records, I still end up reading books, a second time. This is because the people who are helping me get sloppy. However, I enjoyed it just as much and got a lot out of it. Take care of your eyes see your eye doctor at least once a year wear your sunglasses.

[Patsy Germany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I like all of Baldacci ‘s. Book but this one was special. Going to Mississippi because his father was in jail for murder and he had not seen or heard from him in 20 years was amazing . Many people were involved, many people were killed and what a surprised ending!

[Dixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well I clicked on the wrong thing...this was supposed to be the novel...and it was really good...

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. Exciting and suspenseful.

[Jackie Hannaford · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the style of Lee Childs Reacher series. Action packed.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are 418 pages in this book and it is easily readable. A LOT happens during the last 30 pages or so...so the check was in the mail and the loose ends needed tying.

[Sharon Farmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continue to enjoy Baldacci although this one stepped out of his typical style a bit.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an intense read.....the ending had a real twist!! Good read!!

[Rob · Rating 2 out of 5]

It lacked the action , page turning spy craft and espionage I’m used to reading with the Wil Robie series.

[John Stanley · Rating 3 out of 5]

good and bad but, overall, good enough.

[Chrissy Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

He is very good at throwing you off the scent while continuously keeping you intrigued every page.

[Dan Darragh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keeps you guessing to the surprise ending. How it got there,however, is a bit farfetched

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Will & Jessica book, love this series, never suspected how it would end. Can't wait to read the next one in this series.

[Ranette · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I liked many of Baldacci's books this one I didn't like so much. A son investigates a murder supposedly committed by his father.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Neat

[Joy Hannam · Rating 3 out of 5]

As always a great suspense filled story till the last page!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of characters to keep up with. Interesting premise.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good quick read with all the twists n turns Baldacci is famous for. Nothing like some spurted bayou crime drama to capture your attention!

[Jennifer Hatcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Love Love Will and Jessica-I think I just may be obsessed with them....LOL:-)

[Arthur Okun]

Will Robie killed a girl who was four. When he was on an a killer assignment-
It was "Collateral Damage"He had to go to Cantrel,Mississippi. His father a Judge
for the past ten years was arrested for murder.He hasn't seen his father for twenty years.
A study of life in a small town in Cantrel. A serial killer---many deaths--
And relationships with father and son----with daughters and fathers--
and the evil that hides in the so-called respectful lives.
This novel has everything!

[Araminta · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy David Baldacci books, but this one started slow, i found myself not wanting to go further but i persevered. The main character Will, is a government assassin, i didn't like that idea, but when he comes home after many years away he is dragged into a personal investigation involving his dad. This bit i really enjoyed, the plot twists and turns and is riveting, i couldn't put it down.
Glad i persevered with this one.

[Margaret I. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Guilty by David Baldacci is a a mystery full of twists and turns. Just when I think I know where
the story is headed, it twists and goes in an unexpected direction. I really enjoyed is and could hardly put it down.

[Brian Krause · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought the father-son story/relationship was very contrived. It was not interesting and the characters were not believable. Forced to read ebooks I would not normally read as a result of my library not having the authors or genres I like.

[Nancy Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I couldn't put this one down. Well written and plotted!

[Claire]

I enjoyed the book although not one of his best in my opinion.