Biography
An attorney turned author, David Baldacci is best known for his legal thrillers that are full of action, suspense and plenty of authentic detail. As a child, Baldacci was a keen storyteller, penning short stories and writing screenplays. It was while practising law in Washington D.C. that he first tried his hand at writing a novel; Absolute Power, which took 3 years to write, was published in 1996 and became an international bestseller. Telling the story of a fictional American President with a shocking secret he’ll go to any lengths to protect, it was adapted into a film starring Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman.
Since then, Baldacci has written over 50 books for adults, including standalone novels as well as The Camel Club, John Puller, Amos Decker, Atlee Pine and Travis Devine series. Since 2005, Baldacci has also written books for children, including the Freddy & The French Fries series and the Vega Jane series, a fantasy saga inspired by C.S. Lewis and Lewis Carroll.
Selling over 130 million novels in 45 languages across 80 countries, Baldacci is an internationally renowned author whose works have also been adapted into 4 films and 1 television series. With fast-paced, intricate plots, well-rounded compelling characters, authentic legal details and intriguing moral dilemmas, David Baldacci writes highly engaging thrillers that explore wider themes of justice.
