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The Innocent (Will Robie Book 1) Kindle Edition

by David Baldacci (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 56,156 ratings

The Innocent is another action-packed thriller from David Baldacci, one of the world's most popular writers.

He could no longer remember the names of all the people whose lives he had ended . . .

Master assassin Will Robie is the man the US government call to eliminate their most ruthless enemies at home or abroad. He never questions his orders, and he never misses his mark.

He’s just returned from a covert assignment in Edinburgh to neutralize a growing threat, having drawn upon all his expertise to complete his mission and disappear without a trace. The odds were stacked against him, but that’s never made a difference before.

But now he’s facing the most difficult operation of his career. Dispatched to kill a US government employee, he does the unthinkable when things don’t add up – he refuses to pull the trigger. In doing so, Robie finds himself becoming the target. On the run from his own government and with everything on the line, does he need to change sides to save lives – including his own?

The Innocent is the first novel in David Baldacci's blockbuster Will Robie series. Continue the series with The Hit.

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  1. Book 1 of 5
    Will Robie
  2. Print length
    433 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Pan
  5. Accessibility
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  6. Publication date
    26 April 2012
  7. Reading age
    18 years and up
  8. File size
    3.7 MB
  9. Page Flip
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'Prepare for an all-night sitting...you won't want to put this down' --Book choice in the Blackpool Gazette

'Forget Fifty Shades of Grey - the page-turner of the season is The Innocent by David Baldacci....' --Times

'This taut, action-packed adventure is Baldacci at his very best' --Daily Express

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Robie and Reel are complex characters, and anything they do is a pleasure to follow . . . Baldacci knows how to get readers to turn the pages, and he's in top form here ― Associated Press

One of the world's biggest-selling thriller writers, Baldacci needs no introduction. Brilliant plotting, heart-grabbing action and characters to die for ― Daily Mail

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007L24T52
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pan
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 26 April 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 433 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780230749252
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1447213529
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Will Robie
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Customer reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 56,156 ratings

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David Baldacci

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David Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. (Much later, when David thanked her for being the spark that ignited his writing career, she revealed that she'd given him the notebook to keep him quiet, "because every mom needs a break now and then.")

David published his first novel, ABSOLUTE POWER, in 1996. The feature film adaptation followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 50 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers and several have been adapted for film and television. His novels have been translated into over 45 languages and sold in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. David has also published seven novels for younger readers.

David is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy programs across the United States.

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Customers find this book to be an exciting read with a well-thought-out plot and clever twists and turns throughout. The writing is well-executed, and customers appreciate the character development, particularly Will Robie's emotional side. The book maintains an incredible pace throughout, making it a page-turner from beginning to end. While many customers say it's difficult to put down, some find it tedious.

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674 customers mention ‘Readability’674 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be an exciting and enjoyable read, with one customer describing it as genuinely riveting.

"...I found this novel cleverly constructed and totally enjoyable. More to come from the characters hopefully and David Baldacci." Read more

"Absolute rubbish plot but good fun and plenty of action Clear from the outset who the killer was but interesting story and some good twists" Read more

"An excellent introduction to Will Robie. Thrilling and entertaining. Well written in usual Baldacci style...." Read more

"...An enjoyable book and the character has potential for future growth. Could it be transferred to the big screen?..." Read more

517 customers mention ‘Storyline’442 positive75 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a great thriller with a cunningly engineered plot that draws readers in expertly and maintains plenty of action throughout.

"...The clever twists and turns continue especially in the final chapters when the bad guy is found out, the second not totally unexpected but the..." Read more

"Absolute rubbish plot but good fun and plenty of action Clear from the outset who the killer was but interesting story and some good twists" Read more

"I love assassin books with an excellent story line and continuing stories / series and this one packs a punch right to the end !..." Read more

"...It's one that challenges with twists and turns, gets you rooting early doors for the hero and heroines, and leaves you almost breathless as you..." Read more

162 customers mention ‘Pacing’132 positive30 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, describing it as a great fast-moving story with quick action throughout, and one customer notes how it flows effortlessly from adrenaline-spiking sequences.

"...This is fast-paced suspenseful writing with never a dull moment. Difficult to put down...." Read more

"Good for a break. For a bit of light relief. But I have a problem with this type of fiction. The stories are all the same...." Read more

"...The start is fast paced and the characters are integrated in to the plot nicely...." Read more

"...The pace is ferocious, as always, the subsidiary characters believable. I enjoyed it...." Read more

129 customers mention ‘Writing quality’113 positive16 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer noting that the author avoids unnecessary bad language.

"...liaison between the two and a series of tense situations superbly narrated by the author...." Read more

"...Thrilling and entertaining. Well written in usual Baldacci style. Cannot wait to read more." Read more

"...Even fewer have his mastery of an uncluttered writing style that zips the story along in a way that pushes you from page to page demanding more and..." Read more

"...stretches credulity a bit, but the whole scenario is ingenious and well written...." Read more

118 customers mention ‘Character development’106 positive12 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly Will Robie, and get involved with them from the first page.

"...An enjoyable book and the character has potential for future growth. Could it be transferred to the big screen?..." Read more

"...is cleverly crafted by Baldacci into an interesting and refreshing character that becomes a large part of the book's appeal...." Read more

"...The start is fast paced and the characters are integrated in to the plot nicely...." Read more

"...The pace is ferocious, as always, the subsidiary characters believable. I enjoyed it...." Read more

61 customers mention ‘Page turner’61 positive0 negative

Customers describe this book as a real page-turner, with multiple reviews noting they couldn't stop reading from beginning to end.

"...It's exciting, easy to read and holds your attention...." Read more

"There is no doubt about Baldacci's ability to tell a story and keep you interested and I bought this as the first in a series...." Read more

"...action surrounding that person was enough to widen my eyes and keep my attention...." Read more

"I enjoyed this book by David Baldacci. It was a proper page turner...." Read more

35 customers mention ‘Performance’35 positive0 negative

Customers praise Baldacci's performance in this book, noting that it gets better as you read on, with one customer specifically mentioning it's one of his best works.

"...The pace is ferocious, as always, the subsidiary characters believable. I enjoyed it...." Read more

"...Will obviously read more of this authors excellent work. - billfranks.co.uk." Read more

"Great story, Great character you route for all the way. The kid is pretty cool too." Read more

"Baldacci delivers, as always. Entertaining and a real page turner. Baldacci draws you in with the strength of the characters in his stories...." Read more

42 customers mention ‘Difficulty to put down’26 positive16 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's readability, with some finding it difficult to put down and very followable, while others describe it as tedious and convoluted.

"...Difficult to put down. Many times a guessing game as to who is doing what to whom and why...." Read more

"...books, but I dropped a star from this one because it was all a little too easy...." Read more

"...Could not put the book down, and the connections and special relationships that materialise throughout the book was inspiring, and nice to see Robie..." Read more

"A very good read. I tend to read a little often, it was easy to pick up where I left off without going back...." Read more

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  • ACB(swansea)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Murders and Innocent Bystanders
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 April 2012
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    David Baldacci has written a superb action packed thriller. Will Robie is employed by a US government agency as a hit-killer. He has killed many with ruthless meticulous military style preparation on the orders of his superiors who perceive threats to US on a global basis or merely see people or situations as problems. A muscular rock-solid intelligent assassin turning 40,he had recently killed a heroin supplier (Rivera) in Edinburgh along with his bodyguards intent on raising finances to plan a military coup in Mexico, a potential threat to America. His next mission was the killing of Saudi Prince Talal in Tangier who had abducted and murdered US servicemen and was a threat to the West. He returns to Washington.

    No mission for 3 months until instructed to kill a woman in her 30's with 2 children. Robie finds she is a government agent and told she is part of a terrorist organisation. After breaking into her apartment he finds her in bed with her 3 year old son. Conscience kicks in and despite the angry insistence of his handler to kill them both, Robie cannot. The situation is resolved when a single shot from a long range sniper kills both. Robie realises he is probably the next target and puts plan B into action and makes a run for it.

    Meanwhile, we are introduced to a 14 year old smart and intelligent precocious 14 year old Julie Getty, in and out of foster care because of her parents' drug problems from which they are trying to recover. Julie loves her parents, escapes from the current negligent foster carers and heads back home. Unfortunately, she enounters an argument between a man and her father. Her parents are both shot dead. Julie witnesses the killer and realises she is in danger and needs to escape and goes on the run.

    Coincidentally and fortuitously,both Robie and Julie end up on the same bus going from Washington to New York. Julie is under threat by an unknown man on the bus and Robie intervenes for her safety. This is the start of an aquaintance and unsual liaison between the two and a series of tense situations superbly narrated by the author. Any more information would be spoiling the events of which there are plenty.

    Baldacci writes with incisive clear prose. Short paragraphs and chapters each leading on to changes and developments in the plot with introduction of many more influential and important characters essential to the narrative and storyline. The crux is mostly which of the two leading protagonists is the real target. The relationship between them becomes engaging.

    This is fast-paced suspenseful writing with never a dull moment. Difficult to put down. Many times a guessing game as to who is doing what to whom and why. The clever twists and turns continue especially in the final chapters when the bad guy is found out, the second not totally unexpected but the ultimate climactic revelation was a total surprise and fittingly fulfilling. The mysteries of the book's contents become evident.
    I found this novel cleverly constructed and totally enjoyable. More to come from the characters hopefully and David Baldacci.
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  • Edward Newfield
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2024
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    Absolute rubbish plot but good fun and plenty of action

    Clear from the outset who the killer was but interesting story and some good twists
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  • Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 April 2025
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    An excellent introduction to Will Robie.

    Thrilling and entertaining. Well written in usual Baldacci style.

    Cannot wait to read more.
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  • Joel Legend 007
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant !!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 September 2024
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    I love assassin books with an excellent story line and continuing stories / series and this one packs a punch right to the end !

    I didn’t want to figure one of the characters out but I began to and partly right. “We all want to be sleuths”.

    Already go next in series and some more. Looking forward to reading them.

    Recommend if you like this genre.
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  • CaroleQ
    4.0 out of 5 stars The innocent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2018
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    The Innocent

    The first in David Baldacci’s series of books featuring character Will Robie. Robie is an assassin working for a clandestine US government agency. His role is to take out people who are viewed as being detrimental to America and its interests. Officially he does not exist and if his missions fail the USA will not acknowledge him.

    Robie is tasked to enter the apartment of an American citizen and kill them. Their crime is to have had links with a terrorist organisation committed to destroying America. Robie is concerned to find once in the house that the person does not appear to match the details he had been briefed on. He does not carry out the mission and is lucky to escape with his life.

    Robie is left wondering as to the validity of his assignment. He is concerned that someone in his department may be using his skills for their own advantage. His life is on the line and using his own discretion he seeks to get away as quickly as possible. However his opponents always appear to be one step ahead of him and again he is fortunate to survive.

    Forced to team up with a fourteen year old runaway Robie endeavours to find out who wants him dead. Issues that appear to be unconnected now take on a greater significance. Government agencies appear to have been infiltrated and soon Robie is left wondering if there is anyone from his past life that he can trust?

    Baldacci paints Robie as a loner who goes about his job with little emotional attachment to the world around him. He expects to fail one day and will subsequently die as a result. However this pessimistic outlook does not mean he is looking forward to his death. If anything the opposite is true and he will take every step necessary to prevent it from happening. This makes him a multi-talented individual whose skills make him a dangerous enemy.

    An enjoyable book and the character has potential for future growth. Could it be transferred to the big screen? Almost certainly though the concept has been done before. Just watch any Jason Statham film. Still worth a look though.
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  • Amazon Customer susanafzal
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good for a break
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 July 2017
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    Good for a break. For a bit of light relief. But I have a problem with this type of fiction. The stories are all the same. The women are always beautiful. The leading men are always handsome butch with biceps like Bournemouth. It's fantasy. I like my heroes real even a little fallible. For Wll Robie read John Puller read Jack Reacher. All the same. Like I said light relief but I'd hate to be reading this sort of thing constantly. Worth the money.
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  • Lewis Hann
    5.0 out of 5 stars lots of suspense and a fun read
    Reviewed in Canada on 16 April 2023
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    First book that I’ve read by this author. I loved the characters and the suspense. I will definitely read more by this guy.
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  • João Vitor Messia Moro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense top
    Reviewed in Brazil on 20 March 2023
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    Suspense muito bem construído parece série do csi
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  • Gem
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Reviewed in Italy on 26 July 2013
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    Page turner. A good read. I am working my way through the entire range of Balducci books. This is as good as any one of them.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in Spain on 23 November 2022
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    Love his books
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  • Anthon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mindbogling
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on 7 June 2023
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    The plot carries along, the reason for it all eludes you., it becomes almost boring but then…….. What an action and conclusion!
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