Introducing a remarkable new figure from #1 New York Times bestselling writer David Baldacci: Atlee Pine, an FBI agent with special skills assigned to the remote wilds of the southwestern United States who must confront a fresh threat . and an old nightmare.

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. Catch a tiger by its feet.

It’s seared into Atlee Pine’s storage: the kidnapper’s chilling rhyme as he chose between six-year-old Atlee and her twin sister, Mercy. Mercy was taken. Atlee was spared.

She about Long Road to Mercy under no circumstances saw Mercy again.

Three decades from then on terrifying night, Atlee Pine works for the FBI. She’s the lone agent assigned to the Shattered Rock and roll, Arizona resident company, which is in charge of safeguarding the Grand Canyon.

So when one of the Grand Canyon’s mules is found stabbed to loss of life in the bottom from the canyon-and its rider missing-Pine is called in to investigate. It shortly seems very clear the lost visitor had something more clandestine than sightseeing at heart. And Pine begins to construct clues directing to a terrifying story, she’s abruptly called from the case.

If she disobeys direct orders by continuing to search for the missing guy, it will mean the finish of her career. But unless Pine maintains working the situation and discovers the truth, it might spell the end of democracy in America as we know it…

‘Like it!’ –Lisa Gardner’Atlee Pine is unforgettable.’ –James Patterson

‘David Baldacci’s greatest yet.’ –Lisa Scottoline

‘Heart-poundingly suspenseful.’ –Scott Turow

‘A stunning debut.’ –Douglas Preston

‘A perfect blend of action, secrets, and conspiracies.’ –Steve Berry

‘Baldacci reaches the very best of his video game.’ –Kathy Reichs