Author Deep-Dive

David BaldacciEvery book, in the right order.

Since Absolute Power in 1996, Baldacci has written 55 novels across 11 interlocking series — more than 150 million copies in print. New to him, or hunting the ones you missed? This is your map.

Watch: every series in order
David Baldacci reading-order checklist preview 55 novels · 11 series
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Start with the guide

The 12-minute reading-order guide and the deep-dive documentary — watch either one first.

The Reading Order

Where to start — and everything after

New readers: pick one of the three below. Everyone else: the complete run, every series in order.

1
Absolute Power 1996

His breakout debut — a tight, self-contained political thriller. Zero series commitment.

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2
The 6:20 Man 2022

His most popular recent opener: modern, fast, an easy on-ramp to an ongoing hero.

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3
Memory Man 2015

Meet Amos Decker, his most acclaimed character — seven books to fall into.

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Trivia Night Pack

30 questions and an answer key across every series — perfect for your book club or a rainy night in.

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Reader Bookmark Set

Series trackers and quote cards, made on our bookmark engine. Print, cut, and never lose your place.

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