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  • First Family

  • Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, Book 4
  • By: David Baldacci
  • Narrated by: Ron McLarty
  • Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (68 ratings)

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First Family

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Ron McLarty
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Publisher's Summary

Here is the heart-racing follow-up to the international best seller Simple Genius.

When she turned the page and her gaze flickered over the date on top, it was as though the lightening outside had somehow grounded right into her. It felt like a billion volts of pain, a shriek of anguish you could actually see and feel, as it pierced her.

Camp David, USA. A birthday party turns into a nightmare when a child is snatched after the celebrations. The First Lady enlists the services of Sean King and Michelle Maxwell to bring the child home safely. But she and King share a past. Years ago he saved her then-senator husband from political disaster. And this may not be all that passed between them.

With Michelle still battling her own demons, the two are pushed to the limit, with forces aligned on all sides against them - and the line between friend and foe impossible to define...or defend.

©2009 Columbus Rose, Ltd (P)2009 Hachette US

Critic Reviews

"Baldacci's careful plotting and confidant depictions of national security procedures make this a thinking man's thriller." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Ron McLarty is the perfect choice to present Baldacci's latest thriller. His clear, strong voice shifts effortlessly among the story's varying passages of sadness, anger, and irony. His facility with multiple characters of both genders and many ages, races, and regional accents enables the listener easily to keep track of everyone." ( AudioFile)

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another brilliant Baldacci

love all David Baldacci's books they are so interesting and they keep you wanting more.

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sound effects interfere & distract

the sound effects interfere and are annoying. Too unpleasant to persevere past 1/2 of first chapter.

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Great story destroyed by stupid sound effects

I have purchased an audiobook to listen to the story as written by the author not utterly ruined by sound effects that are distracting or confusing and utterly patronising .

Please stop ruining the authors work and my enjoyment of an audiobook by trying to make it something it is not.

Deeply dissatisfied with Audible not the author or performer.

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Awesome

Yet another great book, I can't wait for the next in the series. Next week I think.

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