The Fix
Overview: Amos Decker witnesses a murder just outside FBI headquarters. A man shoots a woman execution-style on a crowded sidewalk, then turns the gun on himself.
Even with Decker’s extraordinary powers of observation and deduction, the killer is babbling. Decker and his team can find absolutely no connection between the shooter – a family man with a successful consulting business – and his victim, a schoolteacher. Nor is there a hint of any possible motive for the attack.
Enter Harper Brown. An agent of the Defense Intelligence Agency, she orders Decker to back off the case. The murder is part of an open DIA investigation, one so classified that Decker and his team aren’t cleared for it.
But they learn that the DIA believes solving the murder is now a matter of urgent national security. Critical information may have been leaked to a hostile government or worse, and international terrorist group, and an attack may be imminent.
Decker’s never been one to follow the rules, especially with the stakes so high. Forced into an uneasy alliance with Agent Brown, Decker remains laser focuses on only one goal: solving the case before it’s too late.
Pages: 480 Pages
Writer: David Baldacci
Recommendations:
Let’s address the elephant in the room, shall we? This book falls a bit short compared to its predecessors in the series. But fear not, dear reader, for I shall elaborate on this matter with wit and charm.
Our story begins with Decker taking a leisurely stroll near the Hoover building, minding his own business, when suddenly, a man whips out a gun and shoots the lady standing next to him. Talk about a rude awakening! Before Decker can even utter a word, the man turns the gun on himself. Classic Decker luck, right?
Naturally, our dear protagonist cannot resist the urge to unravel this mystery, leading him down a treacherous path filled with danger and intrigue. While the plot may not be as captivating as its predecessors, I must admit, I quite enjoyed the side adventures and Decker’s struggle to fit into society’s definition of “normal.”
Decker, with his unique gift and endearing flaws, remains a compelling character. Why his friends insist on changing him, I’ll never understand. He’s a gem, flaws and all. Sure, this book may have lacked the usual grandeur of its predecessors, but hey, we all have our off days, right?
In conclusion, while this may be the weakest link in the series so far, I still have a soft spot for Decker and his motley crew. Here’s hoping for more adventures with our beloved characters in the future. Cheers to that!