![]() ![]() In almost all of David’s novels, the protagonist is not perfect, either physically or psychologically, yet learns to let in other people to help find justice. From the very first chapter, one is drawn to the protagonist – their pain, suffering, loss, fond memories. For this reviewer, the key to his success is that he is a very good character writer. It’s easy to acknowledge that David has written 30 bestselling novels to date, often making the New York Times Best Seller lists. Sole protagonist, not 100% perfect, driven to find justice, reluctantly accepts help from strangers/soon to become reliable friends, killer(s) caught, justice found. ![]() The local high school, his high school, is the scene of a mass shooting, with the same gun used to kill his wife.īaldacci’s novels follow a procedure. He has resigned from the force and is working as a private investigator, living out of a motel room. He contemplates suicide but is talked out of it by his police colleagues. ![]() The story begins with Amos at a low level 18 months ago his wife and child were murdered, killer unknown. ![]() After learning to adjust to his new skills, he returns home, joins the police force and rises to detective rank. Amos was knocked out cold in a college football game 20 years ago, waking up with a perfect memory and the ability to see numbers and scenes as colours. Memory Man by David Baldacci is the first of a new series featuring protagonist, Amos Decker. ![]()
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