The Innocent – David Baldacci | A Book Review

Title: The Innocent

Author: David Baldacci

Genre: Mystery Thriller

About the book: It’s the first book in the Will Robie series, and he works as an assassin for the U.S. government. When he’s called to dispatch a target in Washington, something about the mission seems wrong, and he refuses to pull the trigger. Fleeing the scene, he crosses paths with Julie, a fourteen-year-old runaway from a foster home whose parents were murdered. As Robie learns more about her, he realizes that she is in the middle of a cover-up.

First impressions: I’ve read a lot of books by Baldacci, including some in this series. I was looking forward to finally reading the first one and seeing how everything started.

Characters: I like the characters and their development throughout the course of the story. They are easy to relate to and root for.

Quote:

“Tomorrow was simply another day for something to go wrong.”

Writing: The book is about 545 pages. There are a lot of moving parts with interesting twists and turns along the way. I was able to see some things coming but others took me by surprise. I enjoyed the short, suspenseful chapters.

Final thoughts: The ending ties up loose ends and answers lingering questions. The beginning of the story sets the stage for the end, and things come full circle. I plan on continuing to read the rest of the series. If you’re looking for an entertaining crime thriller, I would recommend checking out The Innocent.