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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime Fiction

Review:
In this gripping thriller, David Baldacci introduces two unforgettable Secret Service agents haunted by tragedy. A single split second of distraction costs Sean King his career when the presidential candidate he is protecting is assassinated right in front of him.

Eight years later, Michelle Maxwell is a rising star in the Secret Service until her own candidate is abducted on her watch, destroying her future in an instant. The eerie similarities between the two cases drive Michelle to seek out the disgraced ex-agent, Sean King. Together, this unlikely pair joins forces to uncover the truth behind the two devastating events.

As they dig deeper, they discover that powerful people will do anything to keep the past buried. High-ranking officials and key witnesses begin to go missing, and King and Maxwell find themselves in a deadly race against time. Split Second is a fast-paced, twisty thriller filled with unexpected empathy and subtle identification, showcasing Baldacci at the top of his game.