Simple Genius (Sean King & Michelle Maxwell, #3)
by David Baldacci
Simple Genius by David Baldacci holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 22.2K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 420 pages.
About Simple Genius
In a world of secrets, human genius is power. And sometimes it is simply deadly... A three-hour drive from Washington, D.C., two clandestine institutions face each other across a heavily guarded river. One is the world's most unusual laboratory, whose goals and funding are a mystery. The other is an elite CIA training camp shrouded in secrecy. Now a man and a woman are about to run a gauntlet between these two puzzle factories, straight into a furious struggle to exploit a potentially world-shattering discovery--and keep some other secrets underwraps forever... Former secret service agents turned private investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell have seen their lives splinter around them. Michelle lies unconscious ina hospital bed after a night of suicidal violence. And Sean is forced to take on a thankless investigation into the mutder of a scientist just inside the CIA's razor-wire fence near Williamsburg, Virginia. Soon he is uncovering layer after layer of disinformation that shields a stunning world filled with elite mathematics, physicists, war heroes, spies, and deadly field agents. Amid more murder, a seemingly autistic girl's extraordinary genius, and a powerful breakthrough in the realm of classified codes, Sean soon learns enough to put his life at risk. Now more than ever, he needs Michelle--at her best--to help stop a conspiracy of traitors operating in the shadow of the White House itself. From Michelle's courageous struggle to defeat her long-buried personal demons to a centuries-old secret that surfaces in the heat of action, SIMPLE GENIUS pulses with stunning, high-intensity suspense. The heroes of Split Second and Hour Game, David Baldacci's #1 New York Times bestsellers, are back--as you've never seen them before.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | David Baldacci |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 420 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,171 |
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What genre is Simple Genius?
Simple Genius is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Simple Genius worth reading?
Based on 22.2K reader ratings, Simple Genius has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Simple Genius?
Simple Genius has 420 pages.
Who wrote Simple Genius?
Simple Genius was written by David Baldacci. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for Simple Genius?
The ISBN-13 for Simple Genius is 9780446580340.0.
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