The Edge

The second thrilling novel featuring Travis Devine from the international bestselling author David Baldacci.

Following The 6:20 Man , this is the second thrilling novel featuring Travis Devine from the international bestselling author David Baldacci. A BRUTAL MURDER Retired from the Army''s most prestigious special ops force, Travis Devine is now part of an elite undercover team in Homeland Security. But when he''s brought in by DC Emerson Campbell to investigate the murder of a young woman, he quickly learns that this case is more personal than most. A SMALL TOWN Four days earlier Jennifer Silkwell was found dead on the rocks of the Maine coastline. A high ranking analyst for the CIA, she had knowledge of national security secrets that would be valuable to a number of enemies. And her Senator father once saved DC Emerson Campbell''s life. A BIG SECRET Knowing how much is riding on the case, Devine packs his bags and heads for the small town of Potter in Maine. But small towns can harbour big secrets, and not everyone wants to share them with outsiders. Not when there''s a killer on the loose . . .

Autorentext

David Baldacci is one of the world’s bestselling and favourite thriller writers. A former trial lawyer with a keen interest in world politics, he has specialist knowledge in the US political system and intelligence services. His first book, Absolute Power, became an instant international bestseller, with the movie starring Clint Eastwood a major box office hit. He has since written more than forty bestsellers featuring Amos Decker, Aloysius Archer, Atlee Pine and John Puller. David is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across the US.

Trust him to take you to the action.

Klappentext

The Edge is the pulse-pounding second Travis Devine thriller from international number one bestselling author David Baldacci, following the runaway bestseller The 6:20 Man.

A BRUTAL MURDER

Retired from the Army's most prestigious special ops force, Travis Devine is now part of an elite undercover team in Homeland Security. But when he's brought in by agent Emerson Campbell to investigate the murder of a young woman, he quickly learns that this case is more personal than most.

A SMALL TOWN

Four days earlier Jennifer Silkwell was found dead on the rocks of the Maine coastline. A high-ranking analyst for the CIA, she had knowledge of national security secrets that would be valuable to a number of enemies. And her senator father once saved Emerson Campbell's life.

A BIG SECRET

Knowing how much is riding on the case, Devine packs his bags and heads for the small town of Putnam in Maine. But small towns can harbour big secrets, and not everyone wants to share them with outsiders. Not when there's a killer on the loose . . .

A Daily Mirror 'Top Dozen Summer Reads' pick, The Edge is the second thriller in the Travis Devine series. The action continues in To Die For.

KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI.

'One of the world's thriller masters' - Daily Mail

'Baldacci is still peerless' - Sunday Times

'One of the all-time best thriller authors' - Lisa Gardner

'Baldacci delivers, every time!' - Lisa Scottoline

*The 6.20 Man, the first instalment in the Travis Devine series, was an instant New York Times bestseller w/c 31/07/2024