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Start with Hour Game and continue through all 41 books in the listed reading order.
About This Series
The David Baldacci series is a collection of thrilling novels penned by the acclaimed author David Baldacci. Known for his gripping narratives and intricate plots, Baldacci has crafted a series that spans multiple genres, including mystery, suspense, and crime fiction. His storytelling prowess keeps readers on the edge of their seats, making each book a page-turner.
This series is worth reading for its compelling characters and the way it delves into themes of justice, morality, and the human condition. Baldacci's ability to weave complex plots with unexpected twists makes his books a must-read for fans of suspense and intrigue. Ideal readers are those who appreciate well-crafted mysteries and enjoy exploring the darker side of human nature through fiction.
For those new to the series, starting with Book 1, "Hour Game," is recommended to follow the narrative progression and character development. While the series includes various spin-offs, beginning with the first book provides a solid foundation for understanding the overarching storylines.
Notably, thought leaders like Arianna Huffington and Bill Gurley have recommended Baldacci's works, highlighting their appeal to both casual readers and those seeking deeper insights into human behavior and societal issues. Whether you're an avid mystery fan or new to the genre, the David Baldacci series offers a captivating reading experience.
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Start with Hour Game
Book 1 by David Baldacci • Published 2004
King and Maxwell chase what starts as a string of burglaries and turns into a twisted murder spree. A taunting killer keeps changing the rules, and every clue pulls the duo deeper into a case designed to mislead them.
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David Baldacci reading order
Ends with Wish You Well
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Book 1:Hour Game
David Baldacci • 2004
King and Maxwell chase what starts as a string of burglaries and turns into a twisted murder spree. A taunting killer keeps changing the rules, and every clue pulls the duo deeper into a case designed to mislead them.
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Book 2:Fries Alive!
David Baldacci • 2005
Freddy and his fry friends discover they’re mysteriously alive—and that being alive is risky in a world full of hungry humans. As they scramble to stay together and stay hidden, they chase clues about why this is happ...
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Book 3:The Collectors
David Baldacci • 2006
After the Speaker of the House is assassinated, the Camel Club spots a connection to another suspicious death. With allies in the Secret Service, they race to uncover a spy selling secrets before more people die.
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Book 4:The Mystery Of Silas Finklebean
David Baldacci • 2006
Freddy and the French Fries stumble into a strange mystery involving Silas Finklebean and a trail of puzzling clues. The fries turn detective, trying to solve the case without getting caught—or getting eaten.
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Book 5:Simple Genius
David Baldacci • 2007
Hired to investigate a death at a secret CIA facility, King and Maxwell step into a world of codes and hidden agendas. The mystery quickly grows into a national-security problem, and the wrong answer could be catastro...
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Book 6:Stone Cold
David Baldacci • 2007
Oliver Stone and his crew take on a ruthless casino mogul while protecting a con artist caught in the crossfire. As scams and surveillance collide, someone from Stone’s past closes in, turning the job into a fight for...
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Book 7:Divine Justice
David Baldacci • 2008
Oliver Stone goes on the run and hides in a small West Virginia town, only to find it boiling with violence and secrets. The Camel Club follows, and what starts as refuge turns into a case that could get them all killed.
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Book 8:The Whole Truth
David Baldacci • 2008
Journalist Katie James gets the chance to interview the lone survivor of a shocking massacre. At the same time, a covert operative known as Shaw tracks a connected international scheme, and their investigations collid...
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Book 9:First Family
David Baldacci • 2009
A kidnapping tied to the highest levels of government pulls King and Maxwell into a frantic search. What looks like one crime spirals into a security nightmare, with political pressure and hidden motives complicating...
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Book 10:Deliver Us from Evil
David Baldacci • 2010
Operative Shaw goes after Evan Waller, a wealthy predator whose plan could kill on a mass scale. Racing across borders, Shaw and his allies have to expose the scheme before money and influence bury the truth.
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Book 11:Hell's Corner
David Baldacci • 2010
A violent attack near the White House pulls Oliver Stone into a covert mission with national stakes. As he searches for the mastermind behind the chaos, Stone also has to survive enemies who want him erased for good.
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Book 12:The Sixth Man
David Baldacci • 2011 • 3 recommendations
When their mentor Edgars Roy is accused of murder in prison, King and Maxwell dig into his past to clear his name. The investigation uncovers a darker pattern, and helping Roy may put them directly in a killer’s sights.
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Book 13:Zero Day
David Baldacci • 2011
Army investigator John Puller is sent to rural West Virginia after a soldier’s family is murdered near a remote base. The deeper he digs, the more the case points to military secrets and local corruption that don’t wa...
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Book 14:The Forgotten
David Baldacci • 2012
John Puller travels to Florida for his aunt’s funeral and quickly suspects she didn’t die naturally. Chasing the truth pulls him into a web of crime and hidden power, with Puller fighting people who expected him to lo...
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Book 15:Day of Doom
David Baldacci • 2013
Amy and Dan Cahill face a new lead in the Cahills vs. Vespers hunt, with rival teams closing in. The chase mixes puzzles, danger, and tough choices, as one clue could shift the balance of the entire contest.
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Book 16:King and Maxwell
David Baldacci • 2013
Teenager Tyler Wingo receives a message from his soldier father, believed killed in Afghanistan. King and Maxwell investigate the mystery and uncover a plot reaching powerful people, with Tyler’s family caught in the...
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Book 17:Bullseye
David Baldacci • 2014
Will Robie crosses paths with Oliver Stone during a tense hostage situation. What looks like a straightforward crime hides a sharper threat, forcing two lethal operatives to work together fast before the situation exp...
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Book 18:The Escape
David Baldacci • 2014
John Puller is ordered to hunt down his brother Robert after a high-security military prison break. Tracking Robert forces Puller to question what he believes about his family and what the Army has been hiding.
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Book 19:Memory Man
David Baldacci • 2015
Amos Decker’s perfect memory can’t save him from the murder of his family, but it won’t let him forget it either. When a school shooting shocks his hometown, Decker sees links others miss and chases a killer with a pe...
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Book 20:No Man's Land
David Baldacci • 2016
A long-buried case returns when Puller’s father is accused of murder. Puller heads back to confront old history, uncovering secrets that could destroy what’s left of his family—and proving the truth is the most danger...
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Book 21:The Last Mile
David Baldacci • 2016
Working with federal investigators, Amos Decker is pulled into a death-row case halted by a last-minute confession. To find the truth, he has to untangle a cold case, a new murder, and the secrets people will kill to...
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Book 22:The Fix
David Baldacci • 2017
A shocking public murder outside FBI headquarters makes no sense—and that’s what draws Amos Decker in. As he and his team chase tiny inconsistencies, the case widens into a dangerous plot hidden behind everyday routines.
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Book 23:The Fallen
David Baldacci • 2018
Amos Decker visits a dying Rust Belt town and stumbles into a string of unsettling murders. Clues point to something older and stranger than anyone wants to admit, and Decker has to solve the pattern before the town t...
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Book 24:A Minute to Midnight
David Baldacci • 2019
Atlee Pine returns to her Georgia hometown chasing answers about her twin sister’s abduction. A new string of murders collides with old secrets, and Atlee and analyst Carol Blum have to stop a killer while digging int...
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Book 25:One Good Deed
David Baldacci • 2019
In 1949, WWII veteran Aloysius Archer is released from prison and sent to Poca City on parole. Trying to stay clean, he takes a job collecting a debt and gets pulled into murder and corruption where one wrong move cou...
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Book 26:Redemption
David Baldacci • 2019
A man Decker once put away claims he’s innocent, forcing Decker to reopen his first major case. The search for the truth threatens Decker’s reputation and safety, and it raises a brutal question: what if he was wrong...
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Book 27:Daylight
David Baldacci • 2020
Atlee Pine follows the most dangerous lead yet in her hunt for her missing twin. The investigation intersects with a high-stakes case and a wider conspiracy, forcing Atlee to choose between the Bureau’s rules and the...
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Book 28:Walk the Wire
David Baldacci • 2020
In a North Dakota oil town, a young woman is found murdered and staged in a baffling way. Amos Decker and Alex Jamison uncover a double life, a community on edge, and forces determined to keep the real story hidden.
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Book 29:A Gambling Man
David Baldacci • 2021
Aloysius Archer heads west to start over as a private investigator. A detour through Reno and a new connection pull him into a blackmail scheme, and in Bay Town, California, a suspicious death drags him into a dangero...
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Book 30:Mercy
David Baldacci • 2021
Atlee Pine is finally on the verge of learning what happened to her twin sister. As the search tightens, old violence returns and powerful people try to control the outcome. Atlee has to risk everything to get answers...
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Book 31:Dream Town
David Baldacci • 2022
New Year’s Eve in 1952 Los Angeles turns deadly when a screenwriter fears someone is coming for her. Aloysius Archer digs through Hollywood glitz, studio power, and quiet corruption to find who’s behind the threats be...
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Book 32:Long Shadows
David Baldacci • 2022
Amos Decker is sent to Florida after a federal judge and her bodyguard are murdered. With few clear motives and powerful people circling, Decker has to connect the dots before the case becomes another cover-up he can’...
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Book 33:Absolute Power
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Book 34:Long Road to Mercy
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Book 35:Split Second
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Book 36:The Camel Club
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Book 37:The Innocent
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Book 38:The Winner
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Book 39:Total Control
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Book 40:True Blue
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Book 41:Wish You Well
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David Baldacci FAQ
What is the best order to read the David Baldacci series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Hour Game.
How many books are in the David Baldacci series?
There are 41 books currently listed in the David Baldacci series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the David Baldacci series?
New readers should start with Hour Game, the first book in the reading order.
Is the David Baldacci series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2004 to 2022.