Travis Devine seems to have more lives than a cat!

Travis Devine returns to Washington after his last almost fatal mission. He’s looking forward to some downtime relaxing, however, his boss, Emerson Campbell is anxiously waiting for him as he needs him to leave immediately on another mission – this time guarding a twelve-year-old girl Betsy Odom. Her parents had recently been killed under suspicious circumstances and her very wealthy uncle, Danny Glass, wants to adopt her. Unfortunately, he’s facing RICO charges; Racketeer influenced and Corrupt Organisations Act. The FBI has custody of the girl at the present time; however, the fear is that Glass will try to abduct her.

As if the stress of keeping this young girl safe is not enough, the Girl from The Train (GOTT) had managed to slip a note into his jacket before he left the airport, saying that she is still going to kill him.

The storyline is brilliant and very fast moving. Devine discovers that there is a group who want to bring about the fall of the American Government and installing a dictatorship. They “own” several towns across America and the sites are fully stocked with arms and ammunition to fight their way to achieve their goals.

David Baldacci never disappoints. This is an outstanding novel with a storyline that is terrifyingly plausible.

Rony

Elite Reviewing Group received a copy of the book from NetGalley to review.

No one does it like Baldacci

I started reading this ARC right after finishing a thriller by another big name author which had left me pretty underwhelmed and honestly not in the greatest mood regarding reading another thriller. But it didn't even take a chapter before Baldacci had me caught hook, line and sinker. I don't know what it is about his writing, but it's my reading equivalent of crack cocaine. I don't think I've ever read a Baldacci that disappointed me, and given his output, that is saying something. (And I've read most of them, yes, thank you very much.)

To Die For delivers the third novel starring Travis Devine, the 6:20 Man. Since it had been a while since I had read the first two, it took me a while to put things together again, but then I hit the ground running. Like all of Baldacci's series, this one can easily be enjoyed as a standalone, but has enough overarching narrative threads to equally satisfy the serial afficionado. Without spoiling anything, I really enjoyed the direction in which some of these threads were spun and hope we'll see more of them in the future.

All in all a completely satisfying read that hooked me on the first page and didn't let me go until the last. If you like thrillers with a US military/ex military background, think lone ranger, I really cannot recommend these enough. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. A big thank you to PanMacMillan and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions here expressed are my own.

The Travis Devine series is getting better with each book. Travis is protecting Betsy a 12 year old who's parents died of a suspected overdose. A fast paced novel well plotted with plenty of ups and downs, twists and turns as you would expect from David. Love the characters especially Travis. I would recommend this book and series. Thanks to Pan Macmillan and Netgalley for this review ARC

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan for my copy of To Die For by David Baldacci
This is the third book in the Travis Devine series and the most thrilling one yet.
Travis has an assassin on his tail and a child to protect, Betsy Odom has just lost her parents to what was labelled drug overdoses and her only relative is a criminal mastermind that the FBI have been after for a long time.
But with twists and turns all through the book it’s impossible to know who to trust
A fantastic read that keeps you reading late into the night.

Really enjoyed this third book in the 6,20 Man series by David Baldacci. As usual it has the same electrifying pace as other books by this author and great to see the series progress with new characters and some of the old. Probably my favourite book of the series so far. Easy to pick up as a one off but more enjoyable to get the whole backstory of Travis Devine, the main character if you read from the beginning.

A big thanks to Pan Macmillan and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. I know it will be a best seller and look forward to reading many more by this great author

Thanks to Netgalley and Pan McMillan for providing this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Travis Devine is back as the bodyguards of Betsy, a 12 year old girl, whose parents just died as the result of an apparent overdose. Her uncle wants to adopt her but he is facing RICO charges and the witnesses against him keep dying. Travis begins to realize that the things he has been told about Betsy’s parents’ death don’t quite add up.

This is the third book in the series. I read the first and missed the second but I don’t think that had any bearing on my enjoyment. I liked the story to some extent and did want to know what really happened to Betsy’s parents but this book was just a little too long
for me and I wish it would have been resolved more quickly. It started to drag and my interest waned. I skimmed the list 10% to be done.

To Die For by David Baldacci is the latest in the series featuring former Army Ranger, now Homeland Security 'fixer', Travis Devine. It opens with Devine facing an attempt on his life. I must confess I had no memory of 'the girl on the train' or reasons for the bounty on his head and was initially a little disappointed that Baldacci didn't give us the backstory, as he's usually great at recapping for newcomers or those with memories like a goldfish like yours truly. Later however we learn that even Devine really wasn't sure 'why' he was being targeted and all is eventually revealed.

It has to be said that this is a timely read given what's going on in the US at the moment as that country heads into an election. References to domestic terrorists and the rise of KKK-wannabe groups is kinda frighteningly confronting given how much they (IRL and in this book) believe their own rhetoric. Although of course there are also those who are not idealists but instead profit off them.

That being said, though that's the backdrop to this book, the book itself very much focuses on Devine's protection of a young girl (Betsy) whose parents recently died - under what he discovers is suspicious circumstances - and the uncle (on RICO charges) who wants custody of the twelve year old. Devine's brought in because he fought alongside the uncle (Danny Glass) years before. Glass is unashamedly a bad guy into money laundering and mobster type stuff, but it becomes clear that he loved his sister and wants to protect his niece.

Initially unsure who he's protecting Betsy from, Devine finds himself dealing with all of the US's acronymned agencies - the CIA and FBI as well as his own (DHS). And it seems they may have agendas that conflict with his. In fact, when 'the girl on the train' reappears he discovers that his own government may have offered Devine's life to their opponents as a proverbial olive branch.

We spend quite a bit of time with young Betsy along with her FBI babysitter and uncle (Glass) here and as usual Baldacci's able to weave in compelling texture. 'The girl on the train' appears to be both friend and foe and we learn some of her backstory, so I'm definitely hoping to see her again in future novels in the series.

This is a well-paced and twisty read, with some surprising secrets thrown in. Complex but not overly complicated, as Baldacci takes us on an interesting ride throughout small-town America and the world of espionage and geopolitics.

I really like Devine who has that combination of book and street smarts as well as the brawn required of a former Ranger. Or as he refers to himself, 'a closer, snooper, fixer and investigator who sometimes has to kill in order to keep on breathing or complete a mission'. He is - also - a pragmatist.

"Well, what else do I have, except minutes to burn and blood to shed, sir? Let's get to it." p 9

Although I'm now impatient for the next book in this series, I'm also partial to something else from Baldacci's stable. Such as Amos Decker, Aloysius Archer or Atlee Pine. His books take up quite a bit of space on my bookshelf and I can see why my reviews of his books are the most viewed on my website..

I really enjoyed Travis Devine’s third outing set in Washington state where he is assigned to help with Betsy Odom whose parents are both dead. She is being looked after by the FBI and her Uncle Danny who is suing for custody is a top end criminal with a vast empire who is being pursued by the government. However Travis knows him from his army days.
This is a fast paced thriller based on a conspiracy which stretches to the highest echelons of society and is not hard to imagine given the current state of the world.
Travis is a great hero who is willing to risk anything to get justice and help Betsy but he also has his own problems with someone who has been trying to kill him. This is also a strand of the plot which in the end ties in nicely with Travis’s current case.
David Baldacci certainly knows how to tell a good story with fast paced action which keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. I definitely recommend this book to thriller fans and would suggest reading the first two books in the series as well.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers.

‘To Die For‘ is the third book in the ‘6.20 man series’ by author David Baldacci. This is an excellent thriller that follows the complicated life of Travis Devine. Devine latest mission seems a straightforward assignment: escorting Betsy Odom, a twelve-year-old orphan, to Seattle to meet her uncle, who is under investigation for RICO charges. But it soon becomes clear that things are far more complex when Devine’s motives for taking this assignment appear along with the intrigue surrounding the Odom family.

Devine is trying to keep a low profile after a previous encounter with the girl on the train who continues to pursue him. But the assignment becomes more complex as Betsy’s story unfolds with her insisting that her parents were not drug dealers despite the official reports following their deaths. This throws Devine into a search for answers as he discovers deceit and corruption that spread between the Odom family’s troubles to possible government involvement.

Once again David Baldacci delivers an exciting mix of suspense and intrigue that makes a very enjoyable read. Very good characters and a precision timed twists kept me eagerly turning the pages.

This is an action packed thriller that is certainly worth reading.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Have read all of David's previous books and I loved this. Was very happy to get this review copy. What a fantastic read

Thank you for the opportunity to review

A while since I read David Baldacci and having read the majority of his books, I knew, or at least hoped, that I would enjoy this one. Shouldn’t have worried as it did prove to be enjoyable and well up to the standard you would expect from the author. Good storyline and characters.

This particular series by David Baldacci is one of my personal favorites, and I must say, this book lived up to my expectations!

Travis Devine once again finds himself in a dangerous situation as the woman from the train continues her relentless pursuit. She leaves a chilling message in his pocket, conveying her unwavering determination to bring him to justice. Her mission is to hold accountable those responsible for her capture and subsequent torture. Ironically, these individuals were not her adversaries, but rather her former colleagues.

To ensure his safety, Travis has been assigned the responsibility of caring for a spirited twelve-year-old, Betsy Odom, who shows a level of maturity beyond her age. It is reported by the police that her parent passed away due to a drug overdose. However, Betsy, who is renowned for her candid and assertive nature and does not tolerate any form of baseless information, holds a different perspective on the matter.

A lot of people are currently following Devine. Are they allies or adversaries?

Devine is experiencing difficulty in understanding the present circumstances, and he is determined to thoroughly investigate the matter until he fully comprehends the situation.

A brilliant read!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Complex and complicated, full of secrets ,lies and conspiracies. An excellent story with compelling characters,old and new.

As a long-term fan of David Baldacci's books it's always a treat when the next one comes out. After his historical homage to the 1960's deep south racism in his court drama 'A Calamity of Souls', this was a return to more familiar territory. 'To Die for is the third Travis Devine book, and build on the character. The story is Everley, south the usual parallel plus and twists, and the writing is easy to read and engaging. I read it in 3 days, and was sad when it was finished!

Travis Devine is back in the third book of the series, and this time he is tasked with getting 12 year old orphan Betsy Odom safely to Seattle to her uncle. But it’s never that simple, or easy, especially when you’re working with one hand behind your back because you really don’t have all of the information you really need to do that, Even Devines boss doesn’t know what’s really going on.

This is a fast paced, explosive read, non stop action and multiple plot lines with some great characters. Betsy is 12 going on 40, with a maturity beyond her years, and Travis is desperate to keep her safe. It’s a very believable read, with everyone seemingly just looking out for themselves, Different Government departments fighting amongst themselves, no one trusting anyone, and lies being told all around. It’s scary to think that some of the equipment that is used is real and that anyone’s personal information is so readily available if you have the right skills, Another book I had to read late into the night as I just couldn’t put it down..

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

To Die For is the third book in David Baldacci's Travis Devine series ,and it's an explosive read in every sense of the word.

With a lethal and highly skilled assassin on his trail Devine finds himself guarding the niece of a notorious criminal kingpin. The girl's parents allegedly died of drug overdoses,something the girl ...who was present when they died..claims is not the truth. If she's right the police who investigated the deaths are lying. With the bodies piling up and Devine not knowing who to trust he stumbles across something very big indeed and dark forces at work.

This is an all-action read as Devine finds himself under threat from all directions,not least apparently from government agencies, as well as the arguably more difficult task of trying to understand a 12 year-old girl.
Great characters,an excellent plot and a great hero in one man army Travis Devine this is David Baldacci at his best.

When you only get not even a third of the information and your life is at risk. A Travis Devine book that is excellent.
Government agencies that have competing agendas. Compulsive reading that I could not put down and devoured in one day

Bring on the next installment.