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    The Escape

    Written by David Baldacci

    Narrated by Ron McLarty

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    About this audiobook

    David Baldacci is one of the world's most popular storytellers. In his blockbuster thrillers Zero Day and The Forgotten, listeners met John Puller. A combat veteran and special agent with the U.S. Army, Puller is the man they call to investigate the toughest crimes facing the nation. But all his training, all his experience, all his skills will not prepare him for his newest case, one that will force him to hunt down the most formidable and brilliant prey he has ever tracked: his own brother.

    The Escape

    It's a prison unlike any other. Military discipline rules. Its security systems are unmatched. None of its prisoners dream of escaping. They know it's impossible.

    Until now.

    John Puller's older brother, Robert, was convicted of treason and national security crimes. His inexplicable escape from prison makes him the most-wanted criminal in the country. Some in the government believe that John Puller represents their best chance at capturing Robert alive, and so Puller takes on the burden of bringing his brother in to face justice.

    But Puller quickly discovers that there are others pursuing his brother, who only see Robert as a traitor and are unconcerned if he survives. Puller is in turn pushed into an uneasy, fraught partnership with another agent, who may have an agenda of her own.

    They dig more deeply into the case together, and Puller finds that not only are her allegiances unclear, but that there are troubling details about his brother's conviction...and that someone is out there who doesn't want the truth to ever come to light. As the nationwide manhunt for Robert grows more urgent, Puller's masterful skills as an investigator and strength as a fighter may not be enough to save his brother – or himself.

    A Hachette Audio production.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHachette Audio
    Release dateNov 18, 2014
    ISBN9781478982814
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    The Escape
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    David Baldacci

    David Baldacci is one of the world’s bestselling and favourite thriller writers. A former trial lawyer with a keen interest in world politics, he has specialist knowledge in the US political system and intelligence services, and his first book, Absolute Power, became an instant international bestseller, with the movie starring Clint Eastwood a major box office hit. He has since written more than forty bestsellers featuring Amos Decker, Aloysius Archer, Atlee Pine and John Puller. David is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across the US. Trust him to take you to the action.

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    • 4/5
      Fast Read,plausible & highly entertaining, escapist theory best book.
    • 3/5
      A fast moving military based thriller about two brothers: One has been framed for a crime he didn't commit and the other is an investigator for CID. When the older brother escapes from prison, the youngest brother is called in (against most regulations) to help with the case. He is paired with a spy from another government agency as a love interest.

      Their investigation unwinds a complicated spy plot that spans high levels in government security installations.
    • 4/5
      Good read. Interesting, but mostly predictable plot twists. Typical superman and superwoman heroes.
    • 4/5
      I Ioved this book. The John Puller series is excellent and this was yet another offering that I enjoyed. Baldacci never disappoints. I became hooked on his writing and read off of THE Camel Club series. This was also a great read. 4 stars.
    • 5/5
      My first read of a novel in the John Puller series but certainly not my first read of a novel by David Baldacci. Loved that the title could be read independently without reading the 1st two (2) novels in the series as I didn't realize it was part of a series rather than a true stand-alone. I was almost daunted to begin the novel as I started reading it in paperback form as my vacation week was coming to an end but I decided to start it anyway as I didn't want to put off reading it for another time. There was not one moment of disappointment! It's a page-turning, action-packed, thriller that goes behind the walls of The United States Disciplinary Barracks, USDB, or DB for short, a military correctional facility located on Fort Leavenworth, a United States Army post in Kansas. The scenario of "The Escape" is presented in true David Baldacci style and if you've read his novels before, you automatically understand the comment, and if you haven't yet treated yourself to this author's novels, there is only one comment to you - "What are you waiting for?"
    • 4/5
      The third book in the John Puller series by David Baldacci, The Escape puts protagonist John Puller's family in the center of the action. When Puller's brother escapes the military prison in Leavenworth under more than mysterious circumstances, Army CID agent John Puller is torn between loyalty to his family and loyalty to his country.Robert Puller is serving a life sentence for treason in the military prison in Leavenworth. However, the details of his trial are only known to a selected few. When there is a power outage at the prison and even the backup systems fail, Robert Puller seizes the opportunity to escape prison in order to set things straight. He wants to prove that he is innocent. His brother, John Puller, is eventually called in to investigate the case, despite being related to the escapee. In the course of the story a plot of deception and lies in the US intelligence community unfolds.Being a fan of Baldacci's John Puller series, I liked the book a lot. It is just as well written and plotted as the first two books in the series. Baldacci manages to give the plot some unexpected twists and turns which makes for a thrilling read. For me, this book was a page-turner and I can recommend it to anyone who likes the thriller genre. 4 stars.
    • 4/5
      I love listening to David Baldacci on audiobook, as I hear the whole book and do not skim sections. Baldacci's books create an unease with government and the military, as I wonder what is truth. The Escape centers on a man convicted of treason escaping from Leavenworth Prison in Kansas. Leavenworth is a maximum security, military prison. The chase begins to find Robert Fuller, the escaped man. Baldacci intricately explains the prison workings, the military, the government, and plots to sabotage the government by Russian operatives. The two women in this story effectively outshine many of the men. Maybe Baldacci's failure rests in the extensive explanation of events. But the actions of John Fuller and his father show that men possess emotions.
    • 5/5
      One of his best ... Robert Puller escapes from prison, his brother John is tasked to find him, working with Veronica Knox. Lots of twists and turns ...
    • 4/5
      The Escape is a thriller filled with plot twists at every turn. Just when you think you know who is good and who is bad, things are turned upside down. Through this maze, John Puller must find an escaped prisoner from Ft. Leavenworth-his brother Robert. If you're a fan of thrillers, you can't go wrong reading the Escape.
    • 4/5
      This book is about Robert Puller who is serving a life sentence for treason. He escapes almost miraculously from A maximum security prison and the story is about trying to bring him to justice.In a surprising turn of events John Puller, his brother, is assigned to bring the fugitive to book. John is not convinced of the fugitive's guilt and sets out to prove what he believes to be the facts. There are enough twists and turns in the story to keep it moving fast. It is very tough to keep track of who the "good Guys" are and who the "Bad Guys." All in all well-written and satisfying.
    • 4/5
      Our hero, John Puller, is put on the case of his brother who has escaped from Leavenworth military prison. I really liked this book. It was exciting and interesting. The formula was followed; John works alone, his pro tem female partner doesn't get bedded and goes away in the end, he consults with his brother and the case has high level interest. This is the third and apparently last installment--will there be another?
    • 5/5
      I listen to the Audio version of all of Baldacci ' s book including this one. It was another great story. The narrator he uses really enhances his stories so much! I recommend everyone listen to the audio versions. I don't want to spoil the story so I'm just going to say that I've been waiting for this reunion since book 1 and was so glad it finally happened. I can't wait to see how future stories will play out now with the Puller addition in play again : )
    • 2/5
      Interesting story of two brothers and their uncovering of an espionage plot against the U.S. government. For Balducci , I found this almost unbelievable in the detail. A little too coincidental in whom got killed and when. Not his best. I wonder if he has changed editors. Could have used less of this good story.
    • 4/5
      Nice finish to the trilogy. I enjoyed the surprising twists and it was neat to see the Puller brothers in action together. I'll miss John Puller and hope Baldacci will revisit his character at some future date.
    • 2/5
      I liked the first 'Puller' novel, the 2nd was a step back, and this was one of those books where you find yourself wading through 470 pages and wondering why you're doing it.

      Puller is sort of Reacher-lite: not quite as big, not quite as smart. He still does government investigative work, and in The Escape he's called in to find his brother, who has escaped from Leavenworth. The brother, who'd been on the fast track to stardom in the armed forces, was in the brig for treason and must be one of the more brilliant people on earth, at least according to everyone who has met him. At the end, it all works out, good guys win and bad guys lose, but the path between here and there is almost laughably complicated.

      Mediocre writing, stilted dialogue, wooden characters, silly violent situations, incredible end... this one has it all. Good thing these Puller guys are on our side!
    • 4/5
      I liked The Escape. It was a very good book. Quite better than The Forgotten, which was an average book by an unknown - at the time for me - author, David Baldacci. The reason for that is clear. The Forgotten laid too much emphasis on the strengths of John Puller. There were too many locations, too many extras in the story. Pacing counts for something. But let us concentrate on The Escape. I'm beginning to doubt I'll give any book 5 stars this year. It seems I'm a bit too sternly demanding these days. Not fair. I want to be able to say that I've chosen over 10 or 15 perfect books. The Escape came pretty close to that score. But its weirdly staged finale came in the way of perfection. I have to be honest. One reason why it could have scored higher is the Camel Club vibe that I got from the book. It's very strange. There's something sophisticated about The Escape. A minimalist finish that can only come from a richly orchestrated mind. Just like a room's decoration can be expensively minimalist, so is The Escape stark, livid, dynamic, contained, plausible, small scale, and quite professionally written. I enjoyed reading most of the book, but the very end made it worthwhile. Two things that DIDN'T happen. A) The network was never rounded. B)Knox blew off Puller. The latter left me mystified. When there's a fourth Puller book (preferably just before or after a sixth Camel Club book) I want to see how this romantic cliffhanger pans out. The fact that Knox gets banged up in the line of duty - I mean the timing and the way it was accomplished - strayed away from the boring trope of the strong female character one sees too often. These characters don't have much depth. But they are not shallow either. So yeah, give me more of the same.
    • 5/5
      The Escape by David BalducciKansas prison and with the storm and power being out and the backup generator not working all the cell doors open and we find that John Pullers' brother has left the prison but a dead body has been put in his place. It's up to John to find out how and where his brother is. His brother was to be living at the DB for life as he was guilty.Story also follows Bobby and how he changes his facial features, etc. The feds have questioned their father who's in a nursing facility as he has not much of his memory left.After he's interviewed he turns to Julie Carson to help him figure things out. He pairs up with Knox and they go over each of the details again and he finds out through various sources that his brother was in prison to save his family.Love all the different angles and how they find more clues. Hard to follow at times with so many people involved and so surprised at how this all could point to the recent Ebola outbreak in Africa.I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
    • 4/5
      Another excellent book by David Baldacci. His fast paced yet intricate thrillers are among the very best of the genre. The continuing story of one of his primary characters - John Puller. All of the characters are well developed and all contribute to the plot line, the intrigue, and the action.As always, I look forward to Baldacci's next book.
    • 4/5
      The third military police thriller focusing on John Puller, Jr, Chief Warrant Officer, Criminal Investigation Division (CID). This time he is investigating the escape of a prisoner from the military prison at Leavenworth. This is unlikely for two reasons. First, there has never been a breakout from Leavenworth - it's deemed impossible. The second reason is that the escapee is his older brother, Robert Puller, convicted of treason. The story is fast-paced and was interesting, at least to me. John Puller is joined on the case by Veronica Knox, a beautiful agent from the Army's Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). (Trust me, the book will keep you busy with acronyms.) Their search for John's brother, and the brother's attempts to find out why he was framed, intersect when all realize that greater espionage is at stake and attempt to find and stop it. This sort of military/detective thriller draws a fairly specific and loyal audience, and those readers will enjoy the book. I only occasionally delve into the genre but found it worthy of a cold Saturday.
    • 4/5
      My favorite part was the guessing who did what when
    • 5/5
      Enjoyed the book - even though I listened longer into the night than I should have.
    • 5/5
      Excellent back and forth chase for the truth and everyone is either lying or holding back information to bring a resolution to a very plausible plot hatched to strike a serious blow to the nations military leaders.
    • 5/5
      decided to read this book because scribd dictates what authors you can listen too. yes, I did enjoy book this book but still don't agree with scribds censorship.
    • 5/5
      Just as good time #2! Now, when the new books I wanna hear are available again, that will be good.
    • 2/5
      lot's of twists but strangely predictable. (the sidekick's voice is annoying so i deduct one star)
    • 5/5
      I am now hooked! GREAT BOOK ! I am excited to listen to more...
    • 3/5
      Kind if boring and predictable. Not Baldacci’s best work. Ok
    • 3/5
      The read started out interesting enough but was very predictable and the last 20 chapters really became like a Nancy Drew / Scooby Doo mystery novel.
    • 4/5
      It was a wonderful title for a long ride, it kept the road interesting and made the time fly. Loved the characters and the plot.
    • 4/5
      Enjoyed this a lot. I should read more of his books!!!