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OverviewAfter witnessing a shocking murder, four conspiracy theorists team up with a Secret Service agent to uncover the government corruption that threatens to cause an international terrorism crisis in this New York Times bestselling thriller. Welcome to THE CAMEL CLUB. Existing at the fringes of Washington, D.C., the Club consists of four eccentric members. Led by a mysterious man known as Oliver Stone, they study conspiracy theories, current events, and the machinations of government to discover the truth behind the country's actions. Their efforts bear little fruit--until the group witnesses a shocking murder...and becomes embroiled in an astounding, far-reaching conspiracy. Now the Club must join forces with a Secret Service agent to confront one of the most chilling spectacles ever to take place on American soil-an event that may trigger the ultimate war between two different worlds. And all that stands in the way of this apocalypse is five unexpected heroes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David Baldacci , James Naughton (University of Oxford UK)Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Imprint: Grand Central Publishing Edition: Abridged edition Dimensions: Width: 13.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 15.70cm Weight: 0.154kg ISBN: 9781594839511ISBN 10: 1594839514 Publication Date: 01 May 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsIf anyone can make terroism entertaining and ironically exciting, it's thriller vet Baldacci. New York stage actor Davis helps to brighten up a bleak subject with almost perfect pitch (his female characters' voices are often disconcertingly lodged in the baritone range). as he brings to audio life the adventures of a gang of four Muslim men who live in the Washington, D.C. area and meet regularly in isolated places to discuss and argue about international politics. Baldacci works hard to balance all his many characters and their connecting stories, and Davis holds up his end wih clever, sharp-edged subtlety that helps listeners stay in the picture. An original, effervescent thriller . . . page-turning fiction that grips and scares, and offers plenty to think about later. --Toledo Blade (OH) Features Baldacci's trademark plot twists and cat-and-mouse chases, as well as a superbly tense grand finale. --Richmond Times-Dispatch Cleverly constructed . . . If you pick this book up, you'll stick with it all the way. --St. Louis Post-Dispatch Fascinating . . . Baldacci is an author who promises a good story and then delivers it. --Publishers Weekly Baldacci knows exactly what his readers want-just enough high-tech suspense to while away a few hours in front of a warm winter fire. --Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baldacci is a master at building suspense . . . will leave readers breathless. --Booklist Author InformationDavid Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with over 130 million worldwide sales. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia, he invites you to visit him at DavidBaldacci.com and his foundation at WishYouWellFoundation.org. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |