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The Innocent

Will Robie, Book 1

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The Innocent

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy
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Will Robie is an assassin with a mission. But whose side is he on?

Back in DC after successful missions in Edinburgh and Tangier, assassin Will Robie sees his latest assignment, to eliminate a US government employee, go badly wrong. What had she done? Or what did she know? Robie is now a wanted man. But it seems that he’s not the only one on the run.

Young teenager Julie Getty is devastated by the inexplicable murder of her parents in their home. Who wanted them dead and why, is a mystery. But Julie is smart enough to believe that their killer will come after her. Robie and Julie meet when he saves her from an attempt on her life as they are trying to leave town. The police investigating the hit start to take an interest in Robie. He’s particularly attracting the interest of Special Agent Nicole Vance, who believes that the two cases are connected.

Robie finds himself in a dangerous position as he is tasked to investigate a crime at which he was present. Does he need to change sides to save lives - including his own?

©Columbus Rose, Ltd 2012 (P)2012 Hachette US Crime Thrillers Espionage Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Military Mystery Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Thriller Crime Exciting

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Critic reviews

“This taut, action-packed adventure is Baldacci at his very best.” ( Daily Express)
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What did you like most about The Innocent: Will Robie, Book 1?

The author had me hooked right from the start.

What other book might you compare The Innocent: Will Robie, Book 1 to, and why?

I've not read another book like it.

What about Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy ’s performance did you like?

When you listen to them its as if you are in the same room.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were times when I was holding my breath, the tension was electric.

Any additional comments?

I am now looking for other books by the author & also ones narrated by Ron & Orlagh.

Gripped from the first page.

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excellent book could not stop listening to it, would recommend for an enthralling and exciting read.

very exciting

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Great story line, but really annoying sound affects. They really weren't required.

Overall great plot line, but lose the music and sound affects.

Great book, but why the sound affects?

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first in the series featuring Will Robie another hit book by an amazing author keep the pen smoking!! or key pad ?

David stars again

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Good plot and clear involved narration ruined by pathetic sound effects . Did not spoil the book but was irritating.

Good and interesting story

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Well paced with interesting characterisation and an engaging plot. New to this author and I will certainly look out more, especially if there are further Will Robbie books, as it held my interest and I enjoyed both the story and the presentation.

Good ‘read’!

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Having never read a Baldacci book, I think that this book may persuade me to try at least another one. On the whole, it was fairly run of the mill stuff. It's quite formulaic but I suppose that's appealing to many fans of the genre. Men are handsome, muscular and brave; women are beautiful, sassy and smart. Kids are wise beyond their years. Everyone is at the top of their profession. It's all just the usual stuff.

Parts of the storyline was slightly far-fetched in some places but most things were wrapped up well enough at the end. The performances were fine and the main narrator had a suitable voice. The female voices were delivered by Orlagh Cassidy and was probably necessary since I doubt that Ron McLarty would have delivered a very good female voice. I would add that the dialogue seemed a bit disjointed in places where dialogue involving both narrators was involved. To me, it seemed obvious that both narrators recorded separately and it was spliced together post-production. I didn't care too much for the sound FX and atmospheric music and found it completely unnecessary. The B grade music cheapens the overall feel of the production.

I'm not quite sure which Baldacci book I'll read next. I'll have to think about it.

First Baldacci book. Reasonably impressed.

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Excellent story with a solid plot. Well narrated and gives food for thought. How much of this is in the authors head and how far from the truth is he in the operation of licensed assassins? The rougher version of the British James Bond. Kept me entertained for a while.

Clandestine characters

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Really enjoyed this book, sometimes surprised with the sound effects made me jump a couple of times, but enjoy it I did. Just looking for book 2

The Innocent

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Brilliant story, main character is fantastic. Held my attention from cover to cover.
Love it.

Fantastic one of my most favourite books

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