Product Description

Danny Buchanan is a top Washington lobbyist who once earned a vast fortune serving the interests of giant corporations. Appalled by the desperate poverty he witnessed on his global travels, he decided to use his political genius to help the world's poor. With the loyal aid of his assistant, the attractive and committed Faith Lockhart, Danny works tirelessly and in secret to redress the balance of power.

But Robert Thornhill has rather different ideas of public service. A ruthless top-ranking veteran of covert CIA activity, he discovers the secret of Danny's political influence and is determined to destroy him . . .

'He is able to deliver eloquently what the public wants' GUARDIAN

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #63116 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-21
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
It sounds like a movie pitch: "The story is like Tom Clancy crossed with John Grisham set in the Washington DC political world." But David Baldacci's Saving Faith successfully fuses elements from both of these chart-busters in this political thriller spiced with techno-wizardry.

The villain is a classic spy caricature: Cold-war CIA super-patriot Robert Thornhill wants to reclaim the glory days of the Central Intelligence Agency--when money flowed like the Mississippi during a flood and the FBI watched helplessly from the sidelines. Working from his secret underground bunker, he blackmails Danny Buchanan, one of the great Washington lobbyists, to front an enormous bribery scheme that will force Congress to bend to the CIA's whims. But Thornhill's plan springs a leak: Buchanan's assistant Faith Lockhart discovers her boss's dirty dealings and she intends to expose the whole mess to Thornhill's nemesis, the FBI. Thornhill's associates attempt to assassinate Faith but their bullet kills her FBI escort instead. Faith finds herself on the run with Lee Adams, a fit-and-trim PI who had been shadowing her at the behest of Buchanan.

If all this sounds a bit confusing, it is at times. Baldacci works hard to keep the tension steadily rising but it is sometimes difficult to remember why Faith and Lee can't just stop running and go for help. Nevertheless, they are very likeable heroes and Baldacci's depiction of the world of lobbyists and the internecine warfare of the FBI and CIA (complete with state-of-the-art spy gadgets and transmission-proof chambers) elevates the novel with details that can come only from careful research. --Patrick O'Kelley

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'He is able to deliver eloquently what the public wants' (GUARDIAN)

About the Author
David Baldacci attended law school at the University of Virginia, and went to work as a trial lawyer, and later as a corporate lawyer, in Washington D.C. He is now a full-time writer whose bestselling novels include ABSOLUTE POWER, TOTAL CONTROL, THE WINNER, THE SIMPLE TRUTH, WISH YOU WELL and LAST MAN STANDING. He lives in Virginia with his wife and two children.

Customer Reviews

GOOD, but not one of his best.
The story, the characters and the tension were first class but I have to say, having now read all David Baldacci's book's, it's not one of his best.

As I read on I could vaguely see a film script emerging although there is nothing wrong with that.

Again I found it difficult and slow to get into the story, maybe it's me but whilst reading I could easily put the book down as opposed to being forced to. However as with all his stories there comes a point when the story really takes off at a pace. I thought I could predict the ending however I was wrong, this time.

Would I bye his next book when published?, yes I would.

A disappointment compared to the other Baldacci novels
Very slow to start, picks up in the middle and then takes on the quality you would expect.

A David Baldacci convert!! As addictive as Dan Brown
Un-put-downable!! Lots of twists and turns especially running up to the end! Bought this book on holiday in the US and ended up following it up with Total Control and Last Man Standing (during the same trip), and have now ordered 4 more!

Must admit to having difficulty with the first few chapters of Last Man Standing (LMS), and so moved on to another book. However, my husband gave LMS a bash after me, and has been raving about it - so looking forward to him finishing it hence my recent order for 4 more David Baldacci books (so we don't have to wait for the other to finish first!!!).

Very addictive author, consistently better than Dan Brown.

Go on give him a try, you won't be disappointed!