David Baldacci
David Baldacci
b. 1960-08-05 · From United States- Books
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David Baldacci is an American thriller writer born August 5, 1960, in Richmond, Virginia. He earned a B.A. in political science from Virginia Commonwealth University and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, then practiced law in Washington, D.C. for nine years before his 1996 debut novel, Absolute Power, became an international bestseller.
He has since published more than 40 novels, including the Amos Decker, Camel Club, and King and Maxwell series, and co-founded the Wish You Well Foundation with his wife to support literacy programs across the United States.
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Many readers recommend starting with the Amos Decker series, beginning with "Memory Man." It introduces a unique protagonist with an intriguing condition and sets a strong tone for his work.
Yes, several of David Baldacci's novels have been adapted. "Absolute Power" was made into a film starring Clint Eastwood, and "Wish You Well" was also adapted into a movie.
David Baldacci features several prominent recurring characters across his series, including the ex-detective with a perfect memory, Amos Decker; military investigator John Puller; and government assassin Will Robie.
Yes. In 2017 the Library of Virginia gave Baldacci its Literary Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2024 the PEN/Faulkner Foundation named him its Literary Champion in recognition of his career-long literacy advocacy, including the Wish You Well Foundation he co-founded with his wife.