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Mercy (An Atlee Pine Thriller, 4) Hardcover – November 16, 2021

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FBI Agent Atlee Pine’s harrowing search for her long-lost sister Mercy reaches a boiling point in this breakneck thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. 
 
For her entire life, FBI agent Atlee Pine has been searching for her twin sister, Mercy, who was abducted at the age of six and never seen again. Mercy’s disappearance left behind a damaged family that later shattered beyond repair when Atlee’s parents inexplicably abandoned her.
 
Now, after a perilous investigation that nearly proved fatal, Atlee has finally discovered not only the reason behind her parents’ abandonment and Mercy’s kidnapping, but also the most promising breakthrough yet: proof that Mercy survived her abduction and then escaped her captors many years ago. 
 
Though Atlee is tantalizingly close to her family at last, the final leg of her long road to Mercy will be the most treacherous yet. Mercy left at least one dead body behind before fleeing her captors years before. Atlee has no idea if her sister is still alive, and if so, how she has been surviving all this time. When the truth is finally revealed, Atlee Pine will face the greatest danger yet, and it may well cost her everything.
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Don't miss more Atlee Pine and these other bestselling series from David Baldacci! Introducing Atlee Pine, an FBI agent with special skills assigned to the remote wilds of the southwestern United States who must confront a new threat . . . and an old nightmare. FBI Agent Atlee Pine returns to her Georgia hometown to investigate her twin sister's abduction, only to encounter a serial killer. Agent Pine's search for her sister clashes with a military investigator's high-stakes case, leading them both deep into a global conspiracy—from which neither of them will escape unscathed. The explosive first installment in the David Baldacci's thrilling John Puller series. David Baldacci introduces America's best hitman in the exciting first installment in the Will Robie series.

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"Mercy is classic David Baldacci. It’s full of heart and great thrills, with an intricate plot that only he can conceive."―BookReporter.com

"Dips deeper into the dark world of noir, resonating at times as neo-gothic. This is Baldacci at his best, probing well beneath the surface of the story to create a thriller as richly drawn as it is wondrously realized."―
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"Baldacci at his best."―
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"It's just too good . . . There's more than one case to be solved in this complex novel about very interesting women. One of Baldacci's best." ―
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"With an interesting storyline, amazing characters, and packed with action, fans are sure to love 
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"Wildly entertaining."―
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"Atlee Pine fans will want to get their hands on this one.” ―
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DAVID BALDACCI is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over forty-five languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia, he invites you to visit him at DavidBaldacci.com and his foundation at WishYouWellFoundation.org.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; First Edition (November 16, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 153871972X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1538719725
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.35 x 1.5 x 9.3 inches
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David 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 50 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers and several have been adapted for film and television. His novels have been translated into over 45 languages and sold in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. David has also published seven novels for younger readers.

David is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy programs across the United States.

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Baldacci is definetly one of my auto-buy authors. I've been waiting to read this Book 4 of the Atlee Pine series, and the series finale did not disappoint.Series recap [SPOILER ALERT]: FBI agent Atlee Pine suvived a childhood trauma. She witnessed and almost did not survive an attack at the time her twin sister Mercy was kidnapped when the girls were only six years old. Neither Mercy, nor the kidnapper were ever found. Atlee makes it her life's mission to find out what happened to her sister. Now, almost thirty years later, as the new evidence and new hope emerge, Atlee sets off to track down the trail of her missing sister.The suspense is building, and this book ultimately brings the story of the missing girl to an end. One of the many reasons I love David Baldacci's books is that almost every one of his short, bite-size chapters, has a mini cliffhanger, which makes it hard to put the book down! The story is extremely fast-paced, full of action, girls kicking ass and not giving the bad guys a break. Atlee and Mercy are so much alike, yet so different. But they definitely make a great team. Carol Blum, Atlee's assistant, is older and wiser, and often plays a role of a "good cop" in the series.Reading this entire series is like watching an action movie. "Mercy" is more of a crime thriller rather than a mystery. The ending was pretty predictable, but storyline kept me engaged and excited to the very end. Baldacci does an amazing job making his crime investigation novels believable. The only part that made me do a double-take, and ultimately cost the rating half-a-star, was a discrepancy that had to do with Mercy and her flying on a plane.I highly recommend this series and other Baldacci books! They are exciting, full of thrill, twists and turns, fast-paced. 4.5/5 ⭐ from me!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
    Thoroughly enjoyed this series! This book was well written and? detailed. I enjoyed the suspense and layers to the story. The characters were well developed and interesting.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2021
    The Atlee Pine novels are the most suspense-filled stories I have enjoyed in quite a spell. The series includes the following: A Long Road to Mercy, A Minute to Midnight and Daylight before concluding with Mercy. We first meet FBI Special Agent Atlee Pine as she is assigned her duties, encompassing the Grand Canyon, investigating a missing person’s case in the A Long Road to Mercy. Atlee’s early life consisted of her receiving serious head trauma as her twin sister was kidnapped right from their bedroom in the middle of the night. The pain of that memory is further exacerbated by the rhyme the intruder used to decide which girl to kidnap, a well-known child’s rhyme, “eenie, meenie, miney, mo”!
    Now, Atlee is a young woman who pushes herself to be the best agent she can be, solving crimes she is sent to investigate. However, it is hard for Atlee to move one day without thinking of her sister, Mercy, and the pain of being separated for thirty years, not knowing what ever happened to her twin. In this concluding story, readers get to see if Mercy is alive or not and where has she been. Lest one thinks that is all to the story, there is much more along with other investigations Atlee and her assistant Carol Blum must solve if they can.
    In the exciting conclusion of this story, audiences find out if Atlee finds her mother and father. Have the past risks her mother took to bring down the mafia come after them but left Atlee alone? Also, in the novel we meet a vicious man whose long-term memory of past wrongs done to him, his family and others will cause Atlee to be in his crosshairs. Carol Blum is in real danger multiple times in the story, and it was gripping to see the lengths Atlee would go to find and rescue her. Her depth of love for Carol is very evident!
    I hope this isn’t the last we see of the character Atlee Pine. Atlee is a strong, capable FBI Agent who has faced extremely tough times and people, yet she rises to the occasion to fight for justice! I think in the story we see a little more humanness of Atlee when she faces people wanting to do harm to those who are vulnerable. Atlee is one focused young lady who I think has a bright future, not just with the FBI, but with audiences, especially if she is teamed up with other well-loved characters from other Baldacci novels. Mercy was a rollercoaster ride that was constantly pulling me with each page I read! I hope audiences will consider reading the whole series from start to finish. It was very fun and exciting to bury oneself in the character and series! There is no teaser or hint of what might be penned from this author; all I know is I can’t wait to read whatever comes next!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2022
    David Baldacci's Atlee Pine series was engrossing enough that I grabbed each of the books the minute they came out. I don't know if this is the last entry. Atlee Pine is an FBI agent who, throughout this series, is on leave from work to look for her twin sister Mercy. She is joined by her assistant, Carol Blum, an older woman who has worked for the FBI forever and who is a dear friend and mother figure for Atlee. When the twins were six, a man kidnapped Mercy and attempted to murder Atlee after choosing between them by the old child's rhyme, "eenie meenie, minie, moe." As the series develops, it becomes clear that neither sister "won" and we follow through the books the devastating impact on Atlee, who uncovers slowly the terrible outcome of this kidnapping for her sister. The characters are interesting and sympathetic and, as to Atlee and some others larger than life. This fourth book in the series was rather violent. introduced some terrific villains as well as people who were passive villains, i.e., who failed to do the "right" thing in the face of evil and danger to other people. Atlee and Carol are exposed to serious danger when their search for Mercy puts them in the path of a very disturbed man with both a personal grudge against one dear to them and a grudge against the US government. This story is violent at times, engrossing at times, moving at times and altogether entertaining. I would say that the level of disbelief I had to suspend was rather large for this book as some of the turns it took seemed outlandish, but certainly they were consistent with the outlandish characters and, sadly, with things we all observe in the news. You just don't WANT to believe in such evil. Baldacci is consistent in his writing, creative with his plots; is "fair" in that he develops the stories with proper clues for us; he provides plenty of support to explain the craziness of some characters and how some can win against great odds; and his depictions of scenes and predicaments are very visual. I never regret reading a Baldacci thriller.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
    This book finally put all the pieces together and it was not as I expected. It kept you thinking and dodging a lot very unfriendly people. Very good read!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
    Story was excellent. Makes you want to read more.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
    I loved this series. Read the first few books several times so I could remember everything when new ones came out.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
    Book 4 of the series answers all the questions about the twin sisters and the crime and fallout that defines their lives.

    The child abuse sections are pretty graphic and less comfortable to read than the rest of the book. The plot and characters move along at a quick pace. New characters on which this finale is dependent to sustain action and create the major platform to drive the characters forward are interesting and memorable.

    A good series I enjoyed and this last of the quartet does not disappoint.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
    Couldn't put it down. Have yet to read one of your stories that I have not loved. Keep writing David

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  • j sparkles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic book from this author
    Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2024
    Great book. Hard to put down. Easy read.
  • Moira Núñez
    4.0 out of 5 stars The mystery resolves at last
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 14, 2022
    I liked the evolution of the characters in this novel, and the conclusion of the main problem, but felt as though the ending was a little rushed. I overall enjoyed it and there were very interesting developments
  • Mojo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2024
    Love David Baldacci and good final book in the series
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Spannung pur
    Reviewed in Germany on December 19, 2022
    Wer die ersten Bände der Atlee Pine Reihe gelesen hat will doch wissen, wie des Rätsels Lösung ist, oder? Mehr wird hier nicht verraten. Lesen bildet in dem Fall Spannung auf Englisch.
  • Wiwy
    5.0 out of 5 stars il più bello dei 4
    Reviewed in Italy on November 21, 2022
    Un libro completo di tutto, amore, suspense, intrigo. È la conclusione perfetta di una collana bellissima ed emozionante. Spero l’autore si ripeta presto