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The Escape

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy
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From the Sunday Times number one bestselling author, David Baldacci, The Escape is the third title in this fast-paced, breathtaking series.

Military CID investigator, John Puller, has returned from his latest case in Florida to learn that his brother, Bobby, on death row at Leavenworth Military Prison for national security crimes, has escaped. Preliminary investigations show that he may have had help in his breakout. Now he's on the run, and in disguise, 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? Bobby has state secrets that certain people will literally kill for. But blood is thicker than water, and the brothers are close although even John does not know for sure what Bobby really did for the government, nor if he's even guilty of his crimes. It becomes swiftly apparent, however, that Bobby's role was powerful and far-reaching.

With the help of John's long-time friend and colleague, General Julie Carson, both brothers move closer to the truth from their opposing directions. And this case puts John Puller in a place he thought he'd never be, on the other side of the law, where even his skills as an investigator, and his strength as a fighter, might not be enough to save him. And his brother.

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Critic Reviews

The page-turner of the season
Baldacci is still peerless
One of the world's biggest-selling thriller writers, Baldacci needs no introduction . . . Brilliant plotting, heart-grabbing action and characters to die for
Baldacci inhabits the skin of his creations - tripping us up with unexpected empathy and subtle identification
All stars
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Loved it. Stirred very emotional responses in regard to John Puller Snr. letter and reunion with Robert. Got the tissues out before listening to the latter.

Another great from Baldacci

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Loved it again. Loved the Robert Puller and Veronica Knox characters.

Great Story. RM & OC are excellent narrators.

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Wow. Lots of twists and turns with yet another fabulous DB storyline. Great plot as usual.

Hold onto your head!

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John Puller makes Jack Reacher look like a sissy. I want to meet the big lovely Puller. What a man! Great narration too, voice helped me fall for Puller 😍

I love John Puller Jnr

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Would you listen to The Escape again? Why?

Yes, I liked how everything tied together

Which character – as performed by Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy – was your favourite?

Puller is a complex character, but straight up and no nonsense.

Keeps you interested

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