Another blockbuster for Baldacci with plenty of action, suspense and a touch of romance at the end. Baldacci really makes us think about how dangerous data centers and AI can be without being monitored. I really enjoyed the Australian setting and felt that this was a great setting for this book. You will find plenty of twists and turns that will fuel your need to keep on reading. While this is the 4th in the series, it can be read as a standalone, but it does help to see the character development in each of the books.
While an investigator reporter was arguing with a gentleman, an intelligence operative, four masked man come upon them and tazze the gentleman, scoop him up and threw him into a van. Before the reporter could run, they shot her and left her dead. Travis Devine, a former Army Ranger now a DHS agent is asked to investigate this attempted murder and kidnapping. He is sent to Australia to follow-up with he kidnapped victim family. While there Travis is introduced to Anais Jones, who will be his liaison with the Australian Police. This is when the book really starts to explode with action, especially the connection between Travis and Anais. I could have finished this book in one day but then it would be done. I really enjoy this series and David Baldacci writing. I highly recommend this book to any reader. Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely a five star read! A truly roller coaster of a ride from one of my fav authors. Buckle up and enjoy the thrills, twists and turns, and characters. This book had everything and it was so well done - Baldacci is a masterful author. The characters were well developed and their interactions were spot on. The setting in Australia was great - a fun new place for one of my favorite characters. The storyline was in depth, engaging, and very suspenseful. A large part of the story centered on AI which made me slow down so I could read and absorb all the detailed information which was fascinating but also unbelievably scary to imagine. What an amazing read! I can't recommend this book enough - many thanks to the Author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for my review. I eagerly await the next book in this series and any book by this Author.