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Simple Genius
In Simple Genius, David Baldacci reintroduces the main characters from bestsellers Split Second and Hour Game.
Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are both haunted by their last case. Realizing that Michelle is teetering on the brink of self-destruction from long-buried demons, Sean arranges therapy for his reluctant partner. But instead of focusing on her recovery, Michelle unearths disturbing secrets in the hospital . . .
Sean accepts a much-needed job. A physicist, Monk Turing, has died in mysterious circumstances near Babbage Town – a secretive establishment populated by an eccentric group of scientists and cryptographers, funded by an anonymous but powerful group. Meanwhile the dead man's young daughter, piano-playing prodigy Viggie, has secrets of her own. But what is the significance of the phrase 'codes and blood'?
Directly across the York River from Babbage Town lies the sinister CIA training ground, Camp Peary, where Monk Turing's body was found. With both the FBI and CIA breathing down Sean's neck, can he discover the truth? And will he be in time to save Michelle from herself?
Simple Genius is followed by First Family, The Sixth Man and King and Maxwell.
Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are both haunted by their last case. Realizing that Michelle is teetering on the brink of self-destruction from long-buried demons, Sean arranges therapy for his reluctant partner. But instead of focusing on her recovery, Michelle unearths disturbing secrets in the hospital . . .
Sean accepts a much-needed job. A physicist, Monk Turing, has died in mysterious circumstances near Babbage Town – a secretive establishment populated by an eccentric group of scientists and cryptographers, funded by an anonymous but powerful group. Meanwhile the dead man's young daughter, piano-playing prodigy Viggie, has secrets of her own. But what is the significance of the phrase 'codes and blood'?
Directly across the York River from Babbage Town lies the sinister CIA training ground, Camp Peary, where Monk Turing's body was found. With both the FBI and CIA breathing down Sean's neck, can he discover the truth? And will he be in time to save Michelle from herself?
Simple Genius is followed by First Family, The Sixth Man and King and Maxwell.
420 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2007
About the author
David Baldacci
225 books125k followersDavid 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 than 80 countries, with over 200 million copies sold worldwide.
In addition to being a prolific writer, David is a devoted philanthropist, and his greatest efforts are dedicated to his family’s Wish You Well Foundation®. Established by David and his wife, Michelle, the Wish You Well Foundation supports family and adult literacy programs in the United States.
A lifelong Virginian, David is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia School of Law.
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 than 80 countries, with over 200 million copies sold worldwide.
In addition to being a prolific writer, David is a devoted philanthropist, and his greatest efforts are dedicated to his family’s Wish You Well Foundation®. Established by David and his wife, Michelle, the Wish You Well Foundation supports family and adult literacy programs in the United States.
A lifelong Virginian, David is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia School of Law.
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December 21, 2013
O minulém díle jsem psal, že už není nutno číst Inferno, neb jedno už hrdinové zažili (ale i v prvním díle bylo jasné, že autor nemá rád právníky a úspěšné a krásné olympioničky).
Další kniha ovšem začíná minimálně očistcem pro oba detektivy. Po chvíli se zdá, že se z toho tak nějak dostanou. A za dalších pár stran to už vypadá na celkem idylku. A najednou jako se rozsvítilo slunce a vše spěje k hollywoodskému konci. Jenže jakto, že na ukazateli svítí jen 75%? To teď budou všichni jen tokat neboco?
Nebojte autor vás okamžitě vrátí na zem, tedy vlastně Seana i Michell hezky zpět do Pekla. A teprve teď to stojí za to.
Rozhodně to není čtení pro někoho se slabými nervy. A opět jedna z knížek, která tak nějak lině plyne a najednou zjistíte, že jsou 2 hodiny v noci a ono to nejde přestat.
Objevil jsem, že je česky i další díl a už teď se těším. Zřejmě to bude další papírová knížka co si koupím.
Další kniha ovšem začíná minimálně očistcem pro oba detektivy. Po chvíli se zdá, že se z toho tak nějak dostanou. A za dalších pár stran to už vypadá na celkem idylku. A najednou jako se rozsvítilo slunce a vše spěje k hollywoodskému konci. Jenže jakto, že na ukazateli svítí jen 75%? To teď budou všichni jen tokat neboco?
Nebojte autor vás okamžitě vrátí na zem, tedy vlastně Seana i Michell hezky zpět do Pekla. A teprve teď to stojí za to.
Rozhodně to není čtení pro někoho se slabými nervy. A opět jedna z knížek, která tak nějak lině plyne a najednou zjistíte, že jsou 2 hodiny v noci a ono to nejde přestat.
Objevil jsem, že je česky i další díl a už teď se těším. Zřejmě to bude další papírová knížka co si koupím.
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