The Target

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy

The world's greatest assassins are on a high-risk mission for the President--but a powerful mastermind wants them dead in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller.

The President knows it's a perilous, high-risk assignment. If he gives the order, he has the opportunity to take down a global menace, once and for all. If the mission fails, he would face certain impeachment, and the threats against the nation would multiply. So the president turns to the one team that can pull off the impossible: Will Robie and his partner, Jessica Reel.

Together, Robie and Reel's talents as assassins are unmatched. But there are some in power who don't trust the pair. They doubt their willingness to follow orders. And they will do anything to see that the two assassins succeed, but that they do not survive.

As they prepare for their mission, Reel faces a personal crisis that could well lead old enemies right to her doorstep, resurrecting the ghosts of her earlier life and bringing stark danger to all those close to her. And all the while, Robie and Reel are stalked by a new adversary: an unknown and unlikely assassin, a woman who has trained her entire life to kill, and who has her own list of targets--a list that includes Will Robie and Jessica Reel.

Critic reviews

"Baldacci has been on a hot streak for the past few years, and The Target continues the trend. This isn't a garden-variety thriller or even a garden-variety Baldacci. It's among his most exhilarating books yet."—Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Brilliant use of language...vivid supporting characters and numerous sudden and unexpected plot twists...[Baldacci] doesn't let the action sag at any point...In [Chung-Cha], Mr. Baldacci has created one of his most memorable characters."—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Robie and Reel are complex characters, and anything they do is a pleasure to follow...Baldacci knows how to get readers to turn the pages, and he's in top form here."—Associated Press

"[A] no-holds-barred tale of perfidy and murder at the highest level...Baldacci's prose crackles with urgency...Robie and Reel fans will thrill to see their favorite spies back in action."
—Kirkus Reviews

"Baldacci deftly plots The Target so that readers can never get a firm grasp on what is going to happen next."
—BookReporter.com

Exciting!

The story is thrilling and riveting. Baldacci knows how to keep readers interested. I didn't want to put it down and was sorry when it was over. It's like crack; addictive and stimulating. Enjoy!

Great Read

Loved this book, lots of action and the book had a great twist. You can't go wrong!!!

MORE OF A POLITICAL THRILLER

Using the "Hermit Kingdom" and their horrendous treatment of child orphans was the focus of this oook. I enjoyed it a lot.

Another Baldacci Thriller

Not his best, but certainly really good. The story line, though larger than life and beyond reality, is engaging and keeps the reader's attention. After all, that's what good fiction is supposed to be and do.

I'd recommend this one to any Baldacci or thriller fans as a "should read".

The Target

Any additional comments?

The Target, as can be expected from Baldacci and this particular series, is a thrill ride. The story involves North Korea, Will Robie, and Jessica Reel. Given the fact that about 1000 reviews exist on Audible.com alone, I won’t go into more detail. Check the other reviews or the blurb for plot and story detail. I’ve only one observation to make, and this is in regard to the audio production itself.

David Baldacci is one of the few authors who takes the creation of the audiobook to a different level. This is not just the obligatory add-on of an audiobook to round out the listing. Having listened to close to 1000 audiobooks, I can say with a degree of certainty that extraordinary thought and effort goes into these productions. Baldacci audiobooks are not simply recordings of his written word. Rather, a careful mix of audio sound effects and music, and in this instance, dual narration by Ron McLardy and Orlagh Cassidy. An exceptional listen. Not really sure if this methodology is driven by Baldacci himself, or by his publisher. The story is virtually an audiobook-movie, letting the listener create the video in their mind. Not sure that is stating it properly. Regardless, his books are a cut above in the audio format, and the type of book you love to hear. Worth the credits.

If you enjoy the exploits of Robie and Reel, there is no doubt you will enjoy approximately thirteen hours of listening to a new adventure!