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"Dick, I need a war."
Nicolas Creel is a man on a mission. He heads up the world's largest defense contractor, The Ares Corporation. Dick Pender is the man Creel retains to "perception manage" his company to even more riches by manipulating international conflicts. But Creel may have an even grander plan in mind.
Shaw, a man with no first name and a truly unique past, has a different agenda. Reluctantly doing the bidding of a secret multi-national intelligence agency, he travels the globe to keep it safe and at peace.
Willing to do anything to get back to the top of her profession, Katie James is a journalist who has just gotten the break of a lifetime: the chance to interview the sole survivor of a massacre that has left every nation stunned.
In this terrifying, global thriller, these characters' lives will collide head-on as a series of events is set in motion that could change the world as we know it. An utterly spellbinding story that feels all too real, THE WHOLE TRUTH delivers all the twists and turns, emotional drama, unforgettable characters, and can't-put-it-down pacing that readers expect from David Baldacci-and still goes beyond anything he's written before.
Product Reviews
 (3 stars) - Not Up to Par
I've loved David Baldacci's novels and have read almost all of them. I have had trouble getting into some of his stories, but kept reading to find it was well worth my time to continue reading. I cannot say this for "The Whole Truth". I found I was never able to get fully involved in this story. I liked the characters who are likable, yet flawed by their own personal histories. The resolution seemed rushed and implausible.
(3 stars) - The Whole Truth
I like Mr. Baldacci, but this time he strecht a little the basics for the history. Nevertheless it is still a good book.
 (5 stars) - Baldacci at his best
Synopsis
Nicholas Creel is a very powerful man. As CEO of one of the largest government defense contractors in the world, the Ares Corporation, he stands to gain or lose tens of billions of dollars by producing the latest and greatest weapons of war. Although he is wealthy beyond imagination, the end of the Cold War has had a negative effect on the bottom line. After all, a man who owns one of the largest and most spectacular yachts in the world, complete with a private submarine hidden in the belly, has set a higher standard of living than most.
Creel needs a war - one big enough to cause worldwide panic and loosen the old defense spending purse strings of not only the U.S., but the Russians, the Chinese, and other G-8 countries, as well. Since a war doesn't seem to be imminent, Creel takes matters into his own hands and hires a "perception management" firm to manufacture one, creating and launching an elaborate video that takes the Internet by storm. As China and Russia take the bait, political assassinations and terrorist strikes begin to dominate the world headlines.
It is up to the intrepid protagonist, known only as Shaw, to uncover the truth and prevent World War III. As a secret government operative, Shaw proceeds to connect the dots to unravel the complicated global plot before it's too late. Katie James is a disgraced journalist trying to drink her troubles away when she stumbles head-first into the story that could not only rescue her career, but make her a household name - if only she can live through the melee. * * *
My Two Cents Worth
Baldacci is a master in the political terror genre, and he is at his best in this modern day, high tech "Wag the Dog" thriller. He seamlessly introduces each character into the plot while the story unfolds at a head-spinning pace.
As a reader, you can appreciate Baldacci's ability to spin a complex and compelling story in the most efficient and visceral manner. He is clear and concise, allowing the reader to see the action with their mind's eye while at cruising speed, rarely hitting the brakes with confusing prose. In this respect, I equate his skill with that of Ludlum or Grisham.
This is a great book for those who, like myself, simply want to experience a great storyteller at work.
(5 stars) - Great listening
Baldacci spins a great tale. The recorded version was captivating listening during a rather long trip by car. We'll be listening to many more of Baldacci's works in the future.
 (4 stars) - Slow Start But Back To Old Baldacci
This book has a really slow start to it. You'll have to wait until about 100 pages in before the story really sucks you in. Some of David Baldacci's recent books haven't had that. This one is more like his earlier works. It has a great plot that could be feasible in this day and age. I love how Mr. Baldacci gets you thinking one way and then just rip that out from under you. I enjoyed his new leading man, Shaw. I also like his interaction with his boss, Frank and how it evolves. I didn't like the quick ending and how you have to suspend some reality with some of the stunts that are pulled. Shaw is almost like a superhero in some instances. I feel like this is closer to how Mr. Baldacci used to put his thrillers together. I would recommend this book to any new fans and any that loved his earlier works.
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