No Man's Land

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Kyf Brewer

After his father is accused of murder, combat veteran and Special Agent John Puller must investigate his past and learn the truth about his mother in this New York Times bestselling thriller--but someone hiding in the shadows wants revenge.

Two men. Thirty years.

John Puller's mother, Jackie, vanished thirty years ago from Fort Monroe, Virginia, when Puller was just a boy. Paul Rogers has been in prison for ten years. But twenty years before that, he was at Fort Monroe. One night three decades ago, Puller's and Rogers' worlds collided with devastating results, and the truth has been buried ever since.

Until now.

Military investigators, armed with a letter from a friend of Jackie's, arrive in the hospital room of Puller's father-a legendary three-star now sinking into dementia-and reveal that Puller Sr. has been accused of murdering his wife.

Aided by his brother Robert Puller, an Air Force major, and Veronica Knox, who works for a shadowy U.S. intelligence organization, Puller begins a journey that will take him into his own past, to find the truth about his mother.

Paul Rogers' time is running out. With the clock ticking, he begins his own journey, one that will take him across the country to the place where all his troubles began: a mysterious building on the grounds of Fort Monroe. There, thirty years ago, the man Rogers had once been vanished too, and was replaced with a monster. And now the monster wants revenge. And the only person standing in his way is John Puller.

Critic reviews

"[A novel of] dramatic depth and intensity...an unforgettable read...Action-packed and thought-provoking."—Associated Press

"Bestseller Baldacci makes the implausible plausible in his riveting fourth thriller featuring U.S. Army criminal investigator John Puller...Baldacci maintains tension throughout and imbues his characters with enough humanity to make readers care what happens to them."—Publishers Weekly

"Be prepared for an action-packed ride... Baldacci once again partners [John Puller] with Veronica Knox, making for a lethal and legendary combination. Anticipation intensifies on each page."—RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars--Top Pick!)

"This thriller, featuring U.S. Army criminal investigator John Puller, has a very plausible theme with a compelling and action-packed plot....[A] riveting and heart-wrenching story...NO MAN'S LAND is an edge-of-your-seat thriller. Readers will be hooked from page one."—Military Press

"David Baldacci is one of America's favorite mystery writers, and he has earned that adulation fair and square. He is constantly turning out one readable and enjoyable adventure after another. His latest novel NO MAN'S LAND is his fourth John Puller story and it is a good one. It is fast reading from the start as the pages grab the readers' interest and off they go."
—Huffington Post

"This fast-paced ride will leave you guessing until the last page."
—Virginia Living

True Alpha Male Hero

I love John Puller, an alpha male hero in the truest sense of the word: strong, protective and caring without being domineering or aggressive. Unlike the macho violent jerks so popular in recent popular fiction, Puller genuinely likes & respects women and is not intimidated by smart, assertive females.

In previous books, I had wondered what had happened to Puller's mother, who had disappeared without a trace when he was about 8. After someone suggested that Puller's dad could be responsible, John decided to launch his own investigation, willing to risk his career and safety to discover the truth.

Since I can usually figure out the culprit in most mysteries before the end, I was pleasantly surprised that this plot was well developed with twists and turns that kept me guessing. I also liked how John used intelligence, experience and persistence, rather than relying on weapons and brute force.

The most unique and surprising character was the anti-hero Paul, a convicted killer with hidden depths and a horrific past. The author transformed what could have been a boring stereotypical thug into an engrossing and sympathetic personality. In fact, there were several secondary characters who were well written and off-beat.

Excellent entertainment!

Great book

Loved it, like the quick people if book, another great John Puller book, can't wait for the next one.

classic John Puller

lots of twists and turns. John Puller has never let me down, this one delivers.

another Baldacci winner!

loved this next in the Puller series. great story & the narration is superb! wonderful!

Loved It!

It keep me in suspense, entertaining to follow along on the evolving story of the Puller brothers. Enjoyable story.