A Minute to Midnight, David Baldacci
A Minute to Midnight, David Baldacci
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A Minute to Midnight

Author: David Baldacci

Narrator: Brittany Pressley, Kyf Brewer

Abridged: 8 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/19/2019


Synopsis

In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller, FBI Agent Atlee Pine returns to her Georgia hometown to investigate her twin sister's abduction, only to encounter a serial killer.
FBI Agent Atlee Pine's life was never the same after her twin sister Mercy was kidnapped -- and likely killed -- thirty years ago. After a lifetime of torturous uncertainty, Atlee's unresolved anger finally gets the better of her on the job, and she finds she has to deal with the demons of her past if she wants to remain with the FBI.
Atlee and her assistant Carol Blum head back to Atlee's rural hometown in Georgia to see what they can uncover about the traumatic night Mercy was taken and Pine was almost killed. But soon after Atlee begins her investigation, a local woman is found ritualistically murdered, her face covered with a wedding veil -- and the first killing is quickly followed by a second bizarre murder.
Atlee is determined to continue her search for answers, but now she must also set her sights on finding a potential serial killer before another victim is claimed. But in a small town full of secrets -- some of which could answer the questions that have plagued Atlee her entire life -- and digging deeper into the past could be more dangerous than she realizes . . .

About David Baldacci

Author, David Baldacci, was born in Richmond VA in 1960. He had had a different plan for his life than most authors. He received a law degree from the University of VA and practiced in law for many years in Washington, DC. He actively began writing stories as a child after his mother gave him a notebook. As he got older he wrote short stories and screenplays without reaching much success. He then turned to writing a novel where he spent three years writing Absolute Powers in 1996, which proved to be a bestseller. He has published 29 bestselling adult novels and 4 children's novels.

Baldacci and his wife live in Vienna, VA where they are the founders of "Wish You Well Foundation". (named after one of his novels, "Wish You Well" which was also a screenplay for the movie starring Ellen Burstyn.) The Foundation works to combat illiteracy in the United States. Baldacci has over 110 million copies of his book in print.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Baba on April 10, 2023

Atlee Pine, book 2: As a child Atlee Pine was viciously attacked and left for dead, whilst her twin was taken (and killed?) by a yet-to-be-determined person/serial killer; an experience that has impacted on most of her life; after a troublesome adolescence, confirmed loner Atlee, went on to be a har......more

Goodreads review by Mandy on November 18, 2019

If you have read Long Road to Mercy, Book one in the Atlee Pine series you will know what a fantastic character Atlee is. I couldn't get enough of the first book and A Minute to Midnight is just as addictive. I started this on Saturday night and by Sunday afternoon I was finished. David Baldacci has......more

Goodreads review by Sheyla ✎ on June 04, 2023

A Minute to Midnight is the second book in the Atlee Pine series. After catching a little girl's kidnapper and beating him almost to death, Atlee Pine's boss makes her take a leave. He knows Atlee needs to step away from work and look into her past to be able to move forward. Atlee decides to go back......more

Goodreads review by Scottsdale Public Library on February 02, 2025

Atlee Pine wants to know what happened to her twin sister, 30 years ago. Being a FBI agent has allowed her to find out some information, Pine must rely on her memory to solve the mystery. From AZ to GA, Pine and her assistant, Blum, first visit her old house to see if any new leads will shake loose......more


Quotes

"Secrets and twists pop up seemingly on every page . . . an angst-riddled tale with a Southern Gothic tone. This is brilliant storytelling that will leave you reading long after the clock strikes 12."—Providence Journal

"A murder mystery that spooks and horrifies."
Associated Press

"Baldacci has produced another remarkable novel with plot twists galore that let the pages practically turn themselves. His writing style allows readers to immediately enter the action and then forces them to strap in for another wild ride. He saves the biggest surprise for last in a moment that will provide an unexpected cliffhanger, which will have his audience eagerly awaiting the next entry."—BookReporter.com

"Baldacci does a fantastic job plotting things out and revealing just enough . . . to keep readers engaged and on the edge of their seats . . . A final surprise [will] leave fans begging for more. . . Few writers can hook readers faster and harder than David Baldacci."—The Real Book Spy

"Baldacci shows off his mastery of the twist-and-turn-thriller, keeping us on edge throughout, right up to a surprise finale."—Florida Times-Union

"Mysterious . . . a good read right to the end."—Winnipeg Free Press