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By David Baldacci
Series: (John Puller #3)
ISBN: 1455521191
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date: 11/18/14
Format: Other
My Rating: 4 Stars

David Baldacci returns with another fast-paced action suspense thriller with The Escape (John Puller Series #3) when Puller faces the most difficult assignment—it is personal.

Robert, John Puller’s older brother, is a former Air Force major in the USAF, a convicted traitor serving a life sentence in Leavenworth, Kansas on charges of treason. (A very high security military prison—like a prison within a prison). Robert escapes and leaves a corpse left in his cell. The entire team of the highest level of agencies and top brass, need John Puller’s help (he is an investigator with the CID-army’s investigative arm) in capturing his brother.

First, he needs to learn the identity of the dead man and what the heck his brother is up to, and he is unsure who he can trust, especially Veronica Knox, the Army Intelligence agent assigned to the case.

Robert, of course knows computers, hacking, security, and can change his identity and maneuvers his way around secretly trying to clear his name. Having read the other two in the series, we all know Puller’s exceptional skill and his loyalty. He knows his brother must have a good reason and a plan for escaping. Puller needs to find answers while uncovering a conspiracy which may lead to Robert’s innocence—both are in a race against time.

The Forgotten (#2) and The Escape (#3) are my favorites in the series, due to the family dynamics for a personal connection (#2 – Aunt in Florida) and (#3 – Brother), which draws you in for an engaging and compelling read.

I listened to the audiobook performed by Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy. Not wild about Cassidy, and would like Baldacci to replace his female performer; however, Ron does a good job, as usual.