The Escape by David Baldacci
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Military CID
investigator John Puller has returned from his latest case to learn that
his brother, Robert, once a major in the United States Air Force and an
expert in nuclear weaponry and cyber-security, has escaped from the
Army's most secure prison. Preliminary investigations show that Robert -
convicted of treason - may have had help in his breakout. Now he's on
the run, and he's the military's number one target.
John Puller
has a dilemma. Which comes first: loyalty to his country, or to his
brother? Blood is thicker than water, but Robert has state secrets which
certain people will kill for. John does not know for sure the true
nature of Robert's crimes, nor if he's even guilty. It quickly becomes
clear, however, that his brother's responsibilities were powerful and
far-reaching.
With the help of US intelligence officer Veronica
Knox, both brothers move closer to the truth from their opposing
directions. As the case begins to force John Puller into a place he
thought he'd never be - on the other side of the law - even his skills
as an investigator, and his strength as a warrior, might not be enough
to save him. Or his brother.
Another solid thriller from Baldacci although keeping track of all the various military departments was a bit confusing at times.
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