King and Maxwell (novel)

King and Maxwell

Hardcover edition
Author David Baldacci
Country United States
Language English
Series The sixth book in the King and Maxwell (book series)
Genre Fiction
Publisher Grand Central Publishing
Publication date
November 19, 2013
Media type Print, e-book, audiobook
Pages 432 pp.
ISBN 978-1455576203
Preceded by The Sixth Man

King and Maxwell is a crime fiction novel written by American writer David Baldacci. This is the sixth and final installment in the King and Maxwell book series. The book was initially published on November 19, 2013, by Grand Central Publishing.[1][2]

Plot

It seems at first like a simple, tragic story. Tyler Wingo, a teenage boy, learns the awful news that his father, a soldier, was killed in action in Afghanistan. Then the extraordinary happens: Tyler receives a communication from his father ... after his supposed death.

Tyler hires Sean and Michelle to solve the mystery surrounding his father. But their investigation quickly leads to deeper, more troubling questions. Could Tyler's father really still be alive? What was his true mission? Could Tyler be the next target?

Sean and Michelle soon realize that they've stumbled on to something bigger and more treacherous than anyone could have imagined. And as their hunt for the truth leads them relentlessly to the highest levels of power and to uncovering the most clandestine of secrets, Sean and Michelle are determined to help and protect Tyler—though they may pay for it with their lives.

—Review by Barnes & Noble[3]

Reception

All characters are well fleshed out. Sean and Michelle are like an old couple, always bickering, but in good nature. Sean can’t stand Michelle’s disinterest in keeping her car or office clean. She on the other hand makes fun of him every step of the way. Especially when Michelle teams up with Edgar in doing so. ... As for the bad guys, the main villain of this story is shown more like a person with a very troubled mind and mission. We get to see why he is doing what he is doing, what are the real reasons behind his evil acts, and to what lengths he is ready to go (even sacrificing his family) to get what he wants. And no, greed, it isn’t. He is not a 2D cartoon character, but a real person with his demons that push him a little harder than the rest of us. ... Having just finished the book, I can’t find one negative thing to say about it. The writing is great as usual, the characters are alive and very likable and the suspense and action doesn’t let go until the last page of the book. Hence a genuine 5 stars from me.

—Review by Mystery Sequels[4]

References

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