New York Times Bestselling Author David Baldacci is Back With Book 2 in the 6:20 Man Series

Charlotte Readers Podcast

In this episode 374, we feature New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci, who is back on the podcast with the second book in his praiseworthy 6:20 Man Series featuring ex-Army Ranger Travis Devine who, in this book, is dropped into a small town in Maine to solve an unexplained mystery. Kirkus calls the story: "A complex, high-powered thriller that will keep the reader guessing . . . a winner from a pro.” David is a global #1 bestselling author, whose books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. It is a pleasure to have him on the show for the third time.
Show discussion highlights:
• The story behind the setting: small town in coastal Maine
• The stories behind character names
• The story behind the book title
• A bit about the plot and how the main character differs from other main characters he writes
• The upcoming 6:20 Man Netflix series
• Cameo reference to Charlotte, N.C.
• Learning the forensics
• Why banning books is a slippery slope and must be stopped
• Mysteries versus thrillers
• New writing tricks
• What’s next for the 6:20 Man and David Baldacci’s writing
Author bio:
David Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. (Much later, when David thanked her for being the spark that ignited his writing career, she revealed that she’d given him the notebook to keep him quiet, “because every mom needs a break now and then.”)
David published his first novel, Absolute Power, in 1996. The feature film adaptation followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 48 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers, and several have been adapted for film and television. His novels are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. David has also published seven novels for young readers.
A lifelong Virginian, David received his Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, after which he practiced law in Washington, D.C.
In addition to being a prolific writer, David is a devoted philanthropist, and his greatest efforts are dedicated to his family’s Wish You Well Foundation®. Established by David and his wife, Michelle, the Wish You Well Foundation supports family and adult literacy programs in the United States. In 2008 the Foundation partnered with Feeding America to launch Feeding Body & Mind, a program to address the connection between literacy, poverty and hunger. Through Feeding Body & Mind, more than 1 million new and gently used books have been collected and distributed through food banks to families in need.
David and his family live in Virginia.
Learn more about the author and their books HERE:
https://www.davidbaldacci.com
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