Saturday, May 2, 2009

First Family by David Baldacci

Former Secret Service agents Sean and Michelle are pressed into service as private investigators by none other than First Lady Jane Cox, wife of US President Dan Cox. Sean had been asked by Jane's sister-in-law Pam to meet with him, without disclosing any details. When Sean and Michelle arrive they find Pam dead, husband Tuck and children John and Colleen drugged, and oldest daughter Willa missing. Jane asks Sean to work with the government agencies to help find her niece.


As readers, we learn Willa and her apparent biological mother Diane are being held by Sam Quarry. The reasons he had these two kidnapped are unclear, but he obviously has serious issues from the past. On the surface Sam seems calm, controlled, even compassionate. We quickly realize that he can be deadly dangerous when things are not done his way. He has carefully mapped out every detail, and methodically puts into action his twisted plan.


Sean and Michelle have few clues to lead them to Willa. As they investigate, they uncover secrets that could cause fallout if known to the public. Through smart detecting and hard work they reveal facts that could lead them to the kidnapper. But can they get there before Sam initiates his dastardly plan.? The ending will make your heart race and your mind whirl.


There are so many twists and turns in this book, you will be kept guessing as to what is true and what is conjecture. Can anyone be trusted to be completely honest? Allow yourself plenty of time to read this one, because it is hard to put down. It's definetely one of my picks for must-read fiction of the current best sellers. It contains little or no offensive sexual content. There is some violence, but very few incidents of profanity. On a scale of 1 to 10 I rate First Family a 7.

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