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The Whole Truth (A. Shaw, #1)

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Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Suspense Mystery & Thriller

by David Baldacci

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4.00 (19.2K ratings)
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description 406 pages

The Whole Truth by David Baldacci holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 19.2K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 406 pages.

About The Whole Truth

"Matt, I need a war."So begins David Baldacci's new book--a thriller unlike any he's written before. "Matt" is Mathew Pender, of Pender Associates--a shadowy organization that specializes in managing seemingly impossible situations for its clients. Sometimes, those services extend to managing--and creating--armed conflict. When Matt Pender is asked by his client--the largest defense contractor in the world--to manipulate two nations against each other, a shocking and surprising series of events are set in motion that will possibly bring the world to the brink of World War III.*In this epic thriller with a global backdrop, David Baldacci delivers all the twists and turns, compelling characters, and can't-put-it-down pacing that readers have come to expect from this master storyteller.

Detail Value
Author David Baldacci
Published 2008
Pages 406
Genres Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.00 / 5.00
Total Ratings 19,171

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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19.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.00, The Whole Truth is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Whole Truth?

The Whole Truth is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Whole Truth worth reading?

Based on 19.2K reader ratings, The Whole Truth has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Whole Truth?

The Whole Truth has 406 pages.

Who wrote The Whole Truth?

The Whole Truth was written by David Baldacci. It was first published in 2008.

What is the ISBN for The Whole Truth?

The ISBN-13 for The Whole Truth is 9780446195970.0.

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