David Baldacci
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
978-0446195973
406 pages
RECOMMENDED!
In the 21st century the only thing more powerful than information is disinformation. News travels so fast in the digital age that nobody has time to check the facts before it circles the globe many times and becomes ‘the truth’. It is within this dark new reality that David Baldacci crafts his thriller – The Whole Truth. Perception Management agencies no longer spin the truth – they create a completely new truth based on carefully crafted lies. Nicolas Creel is trying to send the world back into a second cold war to allow the world’s largest defense contractor to realize billions in profits. However, journalist Katie James and a man named Shaw with a unique past, stand in the way of his plans. While the rest of the world braces for the possibility of World War III, Shaw and James race to find out what the real truth is before it kills them.
“Dick, I need a war.”
“Well, as always, you’ve come to the right place, Mr. Creel.”
“It won’t be a typical conflict.”
“I never expect typical from you.”
“But you have to sell it. You have to make them believe, Dick.”
“I can make them believe anything.”
Baldacci has been the master of the modern thriller for a long time now with titles such as Absolute Power and The Camel Club series. However, with The Whole Truth, Baldacci may have raised his game to an even higher level. Baldacci’s trademark twists and turns are everywhere and very well done. The characters come alive with each page and make the sizzling action very believable and enjoyable. He is once again able to take a fantastic and frightening plot premise and make it seem entirely plausible. Not an easy task for any writer to accomplish. He also ensures that the reader is hooked for the entire ride by creating such engaging and authentic characters.
The Whole Truth is the beginning of a brand new series with these characters for Baldacci. I for one am very excited to read the next installment. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good, fast-paced modern thriller.
Copyright © 2010 by Chad Aaron Sayban. All rights reserved.
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