The Innocent

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author, America's best hitman must rescue a teenage runaway and investigate her parents' murder.

It begins with a hit gone wrong. Robie is dispatched to eliminate a target unusually close to home in Washington, D.C. But something about this mission doesn't seem right to Robie, and he does the unthinkable—he refuses to pull the trigger. Now, Robie becomes a target himself and is on the run.

Fleeing the scene, Robie crosses paths with a fourteen-year-old runaway from a foster home. But she isn't an ordinary runaway—her parents were murdered, and her own life is in danger. Against his professional training, Robie rescues her and finds he can't walk away. He needs to help her.

The more Robie learns about the girl, the more he's convinced she is at the center of a vast cover-up, one that involves unimaginable levels of power.

Now, Robie may have to step out of the shadows in order to save this girl's life...and perhaps his own.

Critic reviews

"[A] spectacular entry into the hardcore action-adventure world...a tour de force of storytelling power and grace. Baldacci at his best, which is as good as it gets."—Providence Sunday Journal

"This is another great novel by a brilliant writer. Baldacci catches you from the very first page and grabs your attention until the last word. Read it."—Lincoln Journal Star (NE)

"Another action tale of espionage and betrayal from a master storyteller. Baldacci brings his unusual, distinctive skill in character development to portray people who seem very real, with a degree of unpredictability that advances this very clever plot."—The Free-Lance Star

"This book is a definite one-day, 'edge-of-your-chair' read, with an ending that is a complete surprise. One of the best Baldacci's since Absolute Power, this is one that will have all suspense readers enthralled."—Suspense Magazine

"The Innocent is Baldacci at his absolute best...Baldacci provides the reader a non-stop pulse pounding ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat into the wee hours of the morning...Five Stars."—Examiner.com

"David Baldacci is still at the top of his game...He is a meticulous writer who blasts his plot into a million pieces yet is able to pull it back together before the final page is turned. [He] continutes to impress."—The Huffington Post

"The spine-chilling action begins on the first page and doesn't let up until the last...The Innocent is not just a scary read; this is heart-stopping stuff!"—BookReporter.com

excellent read

What made the experience of listening to The Innocent: A Novel the most enjoyable?

it kept my interest

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Innocent: A Novel?

the ending was real

Which scene was your favorite?

loved it all

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no, I like putting the ending off

Well paced, good story

Well paced story, developing characters could have been better, but satisfied overall. Great to listen to.

Outstanding Book

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a well written book. The plot is great and slowly unfolds. Great storyline.

What did you like best about this story?

The complex plot.

Which character – as performed by Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy – was your favorite?

Will and Julie

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Listened to in two settings

Any additional comments?

Another great novel by David B. Worth listening buying and enjoy listening to as an audio book. Great narrators!

Kept us engaged and interested while traveling

Lots of twists and turns of mystery that allowed us to cover 800 miles easily.

Decent story, distracting narration

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Ditch the dramatization and stick with a straightforward reading of the text.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Yes!

Was The Innocent: A Novel worth the listening time?

Yes.