Author guide
David Baldacci Books in Order
David Baldacci is an American novelist and former attorney whose first novel, Absolute Power, was published in 1996. He has published adult thrillers, mystery novels, young-reader fiction, and separately published short fiction, and co-founded the Wish You Well Foundation with his wife, Michelle.
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David Baldacci's Newest Book
Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
Absolute Power
The author's first published novel and the clearest starting point for his standalone political thrillers.
The 6:20 Man
The first book in the current Travis Devine thriller series.
Memory Man
The first Amos Decker novel and the entry point to one of Baldacci's longest-running series.
One Good Deed
The first Aloysius Archer novel, with a historical mystery setting distinct from the author's contemporary thrillers.
Wish You Well
A standalone literary family drama that showcases Baldacci's range beyond procedural thrillers.
Read in order
Books by series
adult thriller series · ongoing
The 6:20 Man Series
Thrillers featuring former Army Ranger and intelligence operative Travis Devine.
adult mystery series · ongoing
Aloysius Archer Series
Historical mystery novels featuring former World War II soldier Aloysius Archer.
adult thriller series · completed
Will Robie Series
Thrillers featuring government assassin Will Robie.
adult thriller series · completed
John Puller Series
Military-investigative thrillers featuring U.S. Army CID investigator John Puller.
adult crime series · completed
King and Maxwell Series
Crime thrillers featuring former Secret Service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell.
adult crime series · ongoing
Memory Man Series
Crime thrillers featuring detective Amos Decker, who has total recall.
- 1 Memory ManAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 2015
- 2
The Last MileAmazon ↗Book 2 · novel · 2016
- 3
The FixAmazon ↗Book 3 · novel · 2017
- 4
The FallenAmazon ↗Book 4 · novel · 2018
- 5
RedemptionAmazon ↗Book 5 · novel · 2019
- 6
Walk the WireAmazon ↗Book 6 · novel · 2020
- 7
Long ShadowsAmazon ↗Book 7 · novel · 2022
adult thriller series · completed
Camel Club Series
Washington, D.C., conspiracy thrillers featuring Oliver Stone and the Camel Club.
children's fantasy series · completed
Vega Jane Series
Fantasy-adventure novels for young readers featuring Vega Jane.
children's series · completed
Freddy and the French Fries Series
Humorous middle-grade adventures featuring inventor Freddy Funkhouser.
collaborative children's series · completed
The 39 Clues
A collaborative middle-grade adventure franchise involving the Cahill family.
collaborative children's series · completed
The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers
The six-book Cahills vs. Vespers subseries of The 39 Clues.
- 6
Day of DoomAmazon ↗Book 6 · young-readers-novel · 2013
adult thriller series · ongoing
Walter Nash Series
Thrillers featuring Walter Nash, an informant drawn into a global criminal operation.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (14)
- Absolute PowerAmazon ↗
novel · 1996
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Total ControlAmazon ↗novel · 1997
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The WinnerAmazon ↗novel · 1997
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The Simple TruthAmazon ↗novel · 1998
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Saving FaithAmazon ↗novel · 1999
- Wish You WellAmazon ↗
novel · 2000
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Last Man StandingAmazon ↗novel · 2001
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The Christmas TrainAmazon ↗novel · 2002
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True BlueAmazon ↗novel · 2009
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One SummerAmazon ↗novel · 2011
- The Mighty Johns: A NovellaAmazon ↗
novella · 2021
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Simply LiesAmazon ↗novel · 2023
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A Calamity of SoulsAmazon ↗novel · 2024
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Strangers in TimeAmazon ↗novel · 2025
