John Puller series: The Escape

When army investigator John Pullers brother escapes from death row, his loyalties are torn between his family and his country in this edge-of-your-sat thriller from bestselling author David Baldacci. From the Sunday Times number one bestselling author, David Baldacci, The Escape is the third title in this fast-paced, breathtaking series. CID investigator, John Puller, has returned from his latest case in Florida to learn that his brother, Bobby, on death row at Leavenworth Prison for national security crimes, has escaped. Preliminary investigations show that he may have had help in his breakout. Now hes on the run, and in disguise, and hes the US governments number one target. John Puller has a dilemma. Which comes first, loyalty to his country or to his brother? Bobby has state secrets that certain people will literally kill for. But blood is thicker than water, and the brothers are close although even John does not know for sure what Bobby really did for the government, nor if hes even guilty of his crimes. It becomes swiftly apparent, however, that Bobbys role was powerful and far-reaching. With the help of Johns long-time friend and colleague, General Julie Carson, both brothers move closer to the truth from their opposing directions. And this case puts John Puller in a place he thought hed never be, on the other side of the law, where even his skills as an investigator, and his strength as a fighter, might not be enough to save him. And his brother.