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Split Second (Sean King & Michelle Maxwell, #1)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Suspense Mystery & Thriller

by David Baldacci

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3.98 (38.4K ratings)
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description 512 pages

Split Second by David Baldacci holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 38.4K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 512 pages.

About Split Second

Michelle Maxwell has just wrecked her promising career at the Secret Service. Against her instincts, she let a presidential candidate out of her sight for the briefest moment and the man whose safety was her responsibility vanished into thin air. Sean King knows how the younger agent feels. Eight years earlier, the hard-charging Secret Service agent allowed his attention to be diverted for a split second. And the candidate he was protecting was gunned down before his eyes. Now Michelle and Sean are about to see their destinies converge.Drawn into a maze of lies, secrets, and deadly coincidences, the two discredited agents uncover a shocking truth: that the separate acts of violence that shattered their lives were really a long time in the making – and are a long way from over….

Detail Value
Author David Baldacci
Published 2003
Pages 512
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.98 / 5.00
Total Ratings 38,387

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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38.4K ratings
With a rating of 3.98, Split Second is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Split Second?

Split Second is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Split Second worth reading?

Based on 38.4K reader ratings, Split Second has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Split Second?

Split Second has 512 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Split Second?

Split Second was written by David Baldacci. It was first published in 2003.

What is the ISBN for Split Second?

The ISBN-13 for Split Second is 9780446614450.0.

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