Daylight (An Atlee Pine Thriller (3)) (2020 original; edició 2020)

For many long years, Atlee Pine was tormented by uncertainty after her twin sister, Mercy, was abducted at the age of six and never seen again. Now, just as Atlee is pressured to end her investigation into Mercy's disappearance, she finally gets her most promising breakthrough yet: the identity of her sister's kidnapper, Ito Vincenzo.

With time running out, Atlee and her assistant Carol Blum race to Vincenzo's last known location in Trenton, New Jersey -- and unknowingly stumble straight into John Puller's case, blowing his arrest during a drug ring investigation involving a military installation.

Stunningly, Pine and Puller's joint investigation uncovers a connection between Vincenzo's family and a breathtaking scheme that strikes at the very heart of global democracy. Peeling back the layers of deceit, lies and cover-ups, Atlee finally discovers the truth about what happened to Mercy. And that truth will shock Pine to her very core. ( )

I have only read the first book in this series, and after reading this one, I am going to make sure that I buy the second one and reread all three!

I know that many long-time readers didn't like this book(for many reasons), but I found it fascinating, action-packed, and one that I just couldn't put down. I have no problems with the continuing story of Atlee still looking for her sister. After all, I think that once she finds her sister, the series will have to end, don't you think so too?

Mr. Baldacci uses his usual tropes with this book, and I find it quite comforting that he does so. Some of the 'action' IS a tad far-fetched, but I found it easy to suspend my disbelief and keep reading.

I wholeheartedly recommend this series to any who likes a kick-butt heroine, no romance, and a LOT of action. This is also a book that forces you to use your brain to keep up with all the twists and turns.

*ARC was supplied by the publisher and the author. Thank-you. ( )

When FBI Agent Atlee Pine finally learns the name of the man who kidnapped her six-year-old twin sister Mercy from Andersonville, Georgia some thirty years earlier, she and her assistant, Carol Blum, head for the man’s last known location: Trenton, New Jersey. She unknowingly stumbles into the middle of an Army CID case that parallels her own investigation and soon finds herself teamed up with military investigator John Puller.

As the two work together, ably assisted by Carol, they discover a conspiracy of global proportions and, ultimately, Atlee discovers the horrific truth of what happened to Mercy, a discovery that leaves her even more determined than ever to find her sister.

The connection between the twin sisters continues to be a crucial element in the on-going narrative of Altee’s search for her twin sister. Her fierce drive, both realistic heart-wrenching, keeps the suspense level high as the unfolding story keeps readers glued to the page. Surprising revelations keep the tension high and draw the reader into a captivating tale. Complex and intriguing, the weaving together of the various characters and plot points creates a storytelling masterpiece.

“Daylight” works as a stand-alone since there is sufficient backstory for both John Puller and Atlee Pine to bring new readers up to speed. The investigations involving the two conclude satisfactorily, but, as the story comes to a close, Atlee may have more information, but her sister’s whereabouts remain unknown. Readers are sure to be looking forward to discovering what comes next for Atlee as her search for Mercy continues.

Highly recommended. ( )

Atlee Pine and Carol Blum continue their search for Mercy Pine, Atlee's twin sister who was abducted from her home when she was six. They are now in Trenton, New Jersey, looking for Ito Vincenso who kidnapped Mercy when they accidentally disrupt an attempted arrest of Tony Vincenso, Ito's grandson. That puts them in contact with John Puller who is working a drug case. While looking for Ito, Carol and Atlee help John Puller break up a very far-reaching drug, sex, and blackmail ring that reaches high into government and spiders out from there. At the end, they still have not found Mercy, but have much more information. Is there another book? ( )

Title: Daylight (An Atlee Pine Thriller #3)
Author: David Baldacci
Pages: 416
Year: 2020
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Atlee Pine is an FBI Special Agent and a woman on a mission! She is focused, tough and doggedly determined to locate her twin sister. Readers are encouraged to read this series in order to fully appreciate the developing tale of Atlee Pine. The first book is titled Long Road to Mercy, followed by A Minute to Midnight. Each book reveals just a little bit more of what occurred one night when Mercy and Atlee, twin girls, were in bed. At the end of that night, Atlee is severely injured, and Mercy is nowhere to be found. Each book not only tells a little bit more of Atlee’s background and that of her family, but there are cases Atlee is caught up in and helps to solve.
In Daylight, Atlee and her assistant Carol Blum are chasing down a recent lead that might help Atlee find her sister. The revelations in the book about what Atlee didn’t know about her parents is surprising and creates tension that kept me reading for hours. The story has a character from another series in the Baldacci world of fiction named John Puller. John Puller is a top-notch Army CID agent, and Atlee inadvertently steps into his current investigation. So, they set out together to solve their respective cases because they seem very entangled and so huge that each person couldn’t solve their case alone. What they didn’t expect is the amount of danger and risk rises exponentially from sources that are supposed to be helping them.
Throughout the book, readers can expect surprises in the plot and maybe characters from other Baldacci books. In Daylight, David Baldacci takes his time weaving a masterpiece of a story that pulls readers in with an ending that will take your breath away! Join the adventure and continuing tale of FBI Agent Atlee Pine as she scours the country looking for her sister Mercy. You won’t regret it!
Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility. ( )