Book info

• Title King and Maxwell
• Author David Baldacci
• Year 2013
• Genre Thriller

A family tragedy. Teenager Tyler Wingo learns the awful news that his father, a soldier, was killed in action in Afghanistan. But then Tyler receives an email from his father... after his supposed death. An investigation like no other. Tyler hires former Secret Service agents King and Maxwell to solve the mystery. The pair soon realize that they’ve stumbled on to something bigger and more treacherous than anyone could have imagined. Hunt for the truth. Could Tyler’s father really be alive? Was his mission all that it seemed? Has Tyler’s life been a lie, and could he be the next target? Determined to help and protect Tyler at any cost, King and Maxwell embark on a perilous journey, putting their lives at risk in their most dangerous case of all.

Thoughts

The final outing for our private investigator duo and the stakes are high for both individuals and also the country as a whole. I like that there’s a teenager at the heart of this, that Michelle drives the story and the investigation because she cares about a lost soul. And the way the story weaves back and forth and the mystery is gradually unravelled is done really well. It’s not necessarily entirely believable, although who knows? But it’s a great thriller and a fascinating relationship between the main pair. A shame, really, that the series ends here as there’s more that could be delved into, I’m sure.

Rating: 4 / 5