Redemption

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Kyf Brewer, Orlagh Cassidy

Detective Amos Decker discovers that a mistake he made as a rookie detective may have led to deadly consequences in this compelling Memory Man thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.
Decker is visiting his hometown of Burlington, Ohio, when he's approached by a man named Meryl Hawkins. Hawkins is a convicted murderer. In fact, he's the very first killer Decker ever put behind bars. But he's innocent, he claims. Now suffering from terminal cancer, it's his dying wish that Decker clear his name.
It's unthinkable. The case was open and shut, with rock solid forensic evidence. But when Hawkins turns up dead with a bullet in his head, even Decker begins to have doubts. Is it possible that he really did get it wrong, all those years ago?
Decker's determined to uncover the truth, no matter the personal cost. But solving a case this cold may be impossible, especially when it becomes clear that someone doesn't want the old case reopened. Someone who is willing to kill to keep the truth buried, and hide a decades-old secret that may have devastating repercussions . . .
#1 most popular audiobook in public libraries in 2019Most popular fiction audiobook on Apple Books in 2019

Critic reviews

"Baldacci turns up the suspense and surprises at a rapid pace in Redemption without sacrificing character or story. With the personal stakes and the steep learning curve that Decker must overcome to find justice, the narrative carries a heavier emotional impact. Essentially, this is another great novel from a master storyteller."—Associated Press

"Staying true to its title, Redemption is a riveting thriller, as relentlessly suspenseful as it is blisteringly original. Baldacci may be an old hand at this but his grasp has never been stronger."—Providence Journal

"Little by little he thaws the case out, exposing a town full of secrets that have far-reaching, international ramifications. Redemption's unusual plot will have you wanting to step back and say 'wait a minute.' But then you remember, this is David Baldacci, the master storyteller, and you keep turning the pages."—The Florida Times Union

"The plot never slows enough to take a breath."—Winnipeg Free Press

PRAISE FOR THE MEMORY MAN SERIES:

"Baldacci is a wonderful storyteller, and he incorporates wonderful characters into baffling conspiracies....He takes on small-town America, capturing both good and bad elements. He demonstrates why these small towns are worth saving. It's a theme he has explored before, but it still has potency and relevance."—Associated Press on The Fallen

"A compelling puzzler...Baldacci is a truly gifted storyteller, and this novel is a perfect "fix" for the thriller aficionado."—Associated Press on The Fix

"Decker is one of the most unusual detectives any novelist has dreamed up...a master class on the bestseller....Highly entertaining."—Washington Post

"Crackling with tension...Reads at a breakneck pace...Bestselling author David Baldacci delivers a thrill ride, as always. Big time. Pick up THE FIX, and you won't put it down until you reach the end. Guaranteed."—BookReporter.com on The Fix

"Amos Decker is an amazing character. Reading how Decker journeys from hitting rock bottom to finding ultimate redemption is nothing short of rewarding."—Associated Press

"Perennial bestseller Baldacci unveils an offbeat hero with an unusual skill set and tragic past who takes on the evil mastermind behind a devastating school shooting..[Decker] proves a quirky, original antihero with a definite method to his madness...Readers will want to see Decker back on the printed page again and again."—Kirkus Reviews on Memory Man

Kept me wondering what’s next.

I wish the book was longer. I really like the character Amos Decker and the whole series.

Great story

I’ve listened to all the Memory Man stories to this point. I’ve enjoyed every one and always look forward to the next.

Love Amos Decker

Baldacci has created another memorable Memory Man tale. Every detective should have Decker Memory!! Hgrest story!

I'm Batman...

Overall I liked the story even though it became a little predictable well before the end of the book. I also don't like that Kyf Brewer decided to give Amos a grunty Batman/New York accent that doesn't match any of the previous audiobooks. Orlagh does a great job as usual, even though she continues to give too many of her characters a Southern accent, but I've come to expect that now that I've listened to three Baldacci series. I would rank this as my least favorite Memory Man series book but it wasn't awful. I hope the next one gets back to the full FBI team that has been underutilized in this series.

New voice of decker

New Decker reader/character; noticeable and slightly uncomfortable cadence in early chapters. I thought the previous reader fit better with the “story character”