First Family

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Ron McLarty

When she turned the page and her gaze flickered over the date on top, it was as though the lightning outside had somehow grounded right into her. A billion volts of pain, a shriek of anguish you could actually see and feel as it pierced her.

Camp David, USA. A birthday party turns into a nightmare when a child is snatched after the celebrations. The first lady enlists the services of Sean King and Michelle Maxwell to bring the child home safely. But she and King share a past. Years ago he saved her then-senator husband from political disaster. And this may not be all that passed between them. With Michelle still battling her own demons, the two are pushed to the limit, with forces aligned on all sides against them - and the line between friend and foe impossible to define...or defend.

©2009 David Baldacci (P)2009 Hachette

Outstanding as always

Once I started listening to First Family it was almost impossible to put down. I had listened to the whole book in less than two days!! I have listened to every David Baldacci title available through Audible.com. I have enjoyed each and every one. First Family holds it's place with the others!! I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good suspense novel!!

OK not great

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No

What do you think your next listen will be?

Sixth Man

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

Sean King

Did First Family inspire you to do anything?

No - the story was not believable

Any additional comments?

I like the King and Maxwell series - this was was not up to the level of the others in the series.

Sound effects are not necessary!

What is up with the sound effects? They take away from the story and a good narrator does not need them. What happened to Scott Brick?

The story was very good - typical of this series - however, the narrator did not add to it.

Keeps you guessing all the way to the end.

Would you listen to First Family again? Why?

Yes, It was a great story.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

You never knew where it was going to go next.

What does Ron McLarty bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He has a great voice

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the mother and daughter met.

Any additional comments?

It was a fast paced book that kept you going.

Excellent all around.

All's well that ends well! It's amazing that the loss of life was basically kept to a minimum. Roth Ann & Sam, nut no FBI

Great Story

Like the majority of his Book Baldacci wrote an incredible story with lots of twist and turns that would keep you on your toes and intrigue to the end. when you think all is lost and promise are broken you are taken back by the awesome conclusion. Always a fan of the unexpected. Thank you for a well written story, a good lesson of trust and fairness. Karma is real, whatever you earned has to be earn in a fair way.

First Family

Outstanding performance and book. I enjoyed it from start to finish. I highly recommend this audio book.

Baldacci Delivers Another Great Tale

I love the King and Maxwell series, and this did not disappoint. It's a twisty tale, complex and satisfying. Can't wait to get to the next one...well read/acted, too. Fun!

Ditch the sound erects.

Enjoyed the story line and the reading was fine. However it could cod without the sound effects.

A Pipe Dream

The book is great, the reader and music wonderful, the story is well written. The reason I say "A Pipe Dream" is that it seems politicians always get away with anything and there seems to be NO ONE that can or will hold them accountable!