11 of the Best Books by David Baldacci

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David Baldacci is one of the best known names in crime fiction, with his novels having been translated into more than 45 languages in over 80 countries. 

Did you know that he gave up a prospering career as a lawyer to pursue writing? He shares about this journey in his Masterclass on writing fiction, where he also encourages detailed research, along with many of the tips that have proven effective for him. 

Best Books by David Baldacci to Read Right Now

If you haven’t tried any of David Balacci’s books, here are some of his best works that you might want to add to your list: 

1. No Time Left 

Frank Becker is a highly sought-after assassin. His latest assignment is a mysterious task that forces him to take a deeper look into his past. He’s determined to push past obstacles, but what if his success in the assignment has the power to change his future forever? 

2. The Winner

LuAnn Tyler is a beautiful but dirt-poor 20-year-old who wants the best for her baby girl. Then someone offers her a $100 million lottery jackpot. Who would be foolish enough to refuse? But there’s a catch: she has to leave the country with a new identity—forever. 

3. Total Control 

Sidney Archer’s life is everyone’s dream: she has a husband who cherishes her, a flourishing career, and a lovely young daughter. But when her husband’s plane crashes in the Virginia countryside, her world crashes with it, and questions begin to surface: was it truly an accident, or does she need to uncover the truth behind his mysterious disappearance? 

4. Saving Faith 

Faith Lockhart is a lobbyist who comes across a corruption scandal at the government’s highest levels. Finding her now a very dangerous witness, the most powerful figures in the world will do anything to silence her. 

5. Long Road to Mercy 

FBI agent Atlee Pine is known for special skills in handling the remote wilderness of the southwestern areas of the U.S. But what if her next assignment will force her to deal with her own painful past, including her sister’s disappearance? 

6. A Minute to Midnight 

In this sequel to Long Road to Mercy, Atlee heads back to her hometown with her assistant, Carol Blum, to investigate that traumatic night when her sister Mercy was kidnapped. Then she encounters a serial killer with a bizarre pattern for ritualistic killing. 

7. The Innocent 

Robie is considered one of the best hitmen in America. But when he’s assigned to kill a target and he feels something is amiss, he does what no hitman ever dared: he does not shoot, thereby becoming a target himself and forcing him to be on the run. 

8. Split Second 

Secret Agent Michelle Maxwell has just made a terrible mistake: for one second, she lost sight of the presidential candidate she was tasked to protect, and the next instant, he was gone. Sean King knows exactly how that feels, given his own similar mistake years earlier. What if both enemy acts related to Michelle and Sean are actually part of one long chain?

9. The Camel Club 

The Camel Club, with its four strange members, is dedicated to studying conspiracy theories and current events, with the hope of discovering the real “truths” behind what’s happening in the country. What happens when they witness a shocking murder and find themselves entangled in a far-reaching, unexpected conspiracy? 

10. True Blue 

After being framed for a crime, firebrand cop Mason Perry ended up in prison for two years. Now that she’s out, she wants to become a cop again. In order to reach her goal, she needs to crack a major case all by herself. But what if an attorney with vengeance on his mind is scheming to get her back in jail? 

11. Wish You Well 

After a tragedy in the family, young siblings Louisa and Oz need to leave New York for their family farm in the mountains of Virginia. The idyllic setting seems perfect, but a destructive force makes its way into their lives, ending in a Virginia courtroom that can affect their entire town and their future as well. 

Reading David Baldacci Books 

David Baldacci books are real page-turners, with fast-paced action and fully-developed characters that you can easily relate to. If you want to add some of his books to your list, be sure to carve out some time, or else you may find yourself reading far into the night. 

If you want an insightful read into intricate workings of the law and criminal thought, check out some of the books in this list! 

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