Memory Man
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3.7 • 91 Ratings
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- £11.99
Publisher Description
The first in the Amos Decker series, Memory Man is an astounding audiobook from blockbuster author David Baldacci, where an extraordinary man races to hunt down a terrible killer.
When Amos Decker returned home eighteen months ago to find the bodies of his wife and only daughter, he didn't think he could carry on living. Overwhelmed with grief, he saw his life spiral out of control, losing his job as a detective, his house and his self-respect. But when his former partner in the police, Mary Lancaster, visits to tell him that someone has confessed to the murder of his family, he knows he owes it to his wife and child to seek justice for them.
As Decker comes to terms with the news, tragedy strikes at the local school. Thirteen teenagers are gunned down, and the killer is at large. Following the serious brain injury Amos suffered as a professional footballer, he gained a remarkable gift – and the police believe that this unusual skill will assist in the hunt for the killer.
Amos must endure the memories he would rather forget, and when new evidence links the murders, he is left with only one option.
Memory Man will stay with you long after the final chapter. The series continues with The Last Mile.
Customer Reviews
*A Promising Start*
Meet Amos Decker this is the first book in the series. He was a professional football player until he had an accident on the field which left him with a serious brain injury. His injury meant that he would be forever changed. He developed
Hyperthymesia a rare brain condition which means he never forgets anything and he remembers them with precision.
He decides to b join the police force and later becomes a detective working with his partner Mary. One fateful day that will forever be imprinted in his head, he came home to find his family including his brother in law all murdered in 3 different styles. This understandably saw his life spiral out of control and he virtually lost everything including his job.
Fast forward 18 months he is now a private investigator,his former partner Mary tells him that after all this time someone has confessed to the murder. There is no way Decker will keep away from this case, then a mass murder happens at a school and it seems to be personal to Decker when the evidence shows the shooter uses the same gun used in the murder of one of his family members. The killer is sending Decker a message and his old police chief needs him to consult on the case using his particular skill set. Will Decker be able to work out the message and catch the perpetrator in time…..
Terrible narrative
Background drone of supposedly spooky music. Intensely irritating.