Background
Published in 2021, Mercy by David Baldacci continues the story of FBI agent Atlee Pine as she closes in on the truth about her long-lost twin sister, Mercy, who was abducted when they were six years old. After uncovering clues in previous investigations, Atlee tracks Mercy’s possible fate to a remote town where she discovers a facility hiding disturbing secrets and a conspiracy involving a powerful family. The novel alternates between Atlee’s search and Mercy’s own experiences after years of captivity and escape, bringing both narratives together as the sisters confront the people responsible and uncover the truth about their past.
My Thoughts
It’s over! I’m very thankful I can now move on to other stories without the whining of Atlee Pine. I was pleasantly surprised that this book wasn’t quite as bad as the last couple in the series. While still over the top and and fairly unbelievable, the book did tie up the loose ends. I appreciate that in a series. Of course, I would expect Atlee and now Mercy to make their cameos in books going forward.
Recommendation
If you’ve read the other books in the series, this one is a must. However, if you are considering the series, skip this one.