In the world of political thrillers full of action and intrigue, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who does them more successfully than David Baldacci. With more than 40 titles and 130 million books in print, which have been published in 45 languages in over 80 countries, Baldacci has been entertaining readers for decades with well-spun tales of spies, government agents, and mystery.
But let’s say you love political thrillers, but have never read David Baldacci. (No shame, we all have gaps in our reading educations.) Where would you start? Don’t worry, we have you covered! Here’s a look at one of Baldacci’s most exciting series, the Will Robie books in order (although you can also enjoy them out of order). Buckle up—you are in for quite a ride!
The Will Robie Books in Order
Say you’re the US government and you need a mission carried out by the most professional, skilled, accomplished assassin. Who do you call? Will Robie, that’s who. A lethal American operative, skilled at carrying out top-secret assignments quickly and efficiently, it’s Robie’s job to assess threats to the United States and stop them before th
Ahead of his next book, A Calamity of Souls, which comes out April 16, bestselling novelist David Baldacci talks about his writing, his other projects, and what he loves about NoVA.
Calamity is a story of a white Virginia lawyer defending a Black guy charged with murder in 1968. How did it come about and how much of your younger life is in it?
A great deal of it is autobiographical, I mean, where Jack [Lee, the main character] grew up, the sort of neighborhood and background, the working-class background he had, the friends and family that he had, the sort of experiences that you read about in the publication mirror some of the things that happened to me as a kid. It was very personal. … And this is a book that has been percolating for a while in my head, and I wrote it off and on for over a decade. I got to the point where I don’t even know if it’s relevant anymore. And then I went back and read some of what I’ve written and I felt like well, if I didn’t tell you it was 1968, you would just assume it’s contemporary, so I thought it’s probably still relevant.
Which of your novels are currently bein
David Baldacci
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August 05, 1960
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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 52 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers, and several have been adapted for film and television. David has also published seven novels for younger readers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more David Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his st
NOVEMBER 2025 CRIME ROUND-UP: NEW BOOKS BY SIMON KERNICK, DAVID BALDACCI AND DAVID HEWSON
The Christmas and summer holiday season (at least in Australia) is nearly on us and I have recently read three books that would make for ideal reading over the festive season, or as great gifts for the crime and thriller aficionado in your family.
Simon Kernick is one of those authors who never fails to entertain. You always know what you are going to get with a Kernick novel: fast frenetic action, twists, bloodshed and plenty of surprises, and that is certainly the case with his latest novel, You All Die Tonight (Headline, November 2024).
You All Die Tonight centres on an interesting premise. Seven people wake up drugged in a remote British mansion. None of them have any idea where they are or who brought them there. All of them recognise each other though, as they are all connected to a horrific massacre four years earlier. As they try to escape, a disembodied voice echoes through the house, advising that they have all been poisoned and have less than 12 hours to live. There is an antidote on hand, but only if someone admits to being the killer. As the killer advises: “If
David Baldacci's books in order: a complete guide
What is David Baldacci's latest standalone novel?
Published on 10 April 2025, Strangers in Time is the latest standalone book by David Baldacci.
David Baldacci's latest novel takes us to a London left unrecognisable by the Second World War. Orphan Charlie lives a day-to-day existence, waiting until he is old enough to sign up. Molly is an evacuee, just returning to the city after five years and unable to find her parents. They both find solace at a bookshop and allies in each other, and the bookshop's owner, widower Ignatius Oliver. But they all have secrets, and they are beginning to catch up with them.
What is the latest Travis Devine novel?
Published on 7 November 2024, To Die For is the third and latest novel featuring Travis Devine.
When Dwayne and Alice Odom are killed, the police report states clearly that it was a drug overdose. So why is their daughter, Betty, claiming that’s not the truth? Entangled in a web of disbelief and danger, Betty Odom's only ally comes in the form of Travis Devine, a bodyguard on the run from a skilled predator. But when an informant is found murdered, Devine
