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ISBN13: 9780446615631
ISBN10: 0446615633
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The assassination of the U.S. Speaker of the House has shaken the nation. And the Camel Club has found a chilling connection with another death: the body of the director of the Library of Congress's rare books room has been found in a locked vault.

The Camel Club's unofficial leader, a man who calls himself Oliver Stone, discovers that someone is selling America to its enemies one classified secret at a time. Then Annabelle Conroy, the greatest con artist of her generation, struts her way into the club and gives it a sexy new edge — one it needs. Because the two murders are hurtling the Camel Club into a world of espionage that can bring America to its knees.

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"In bestseller Baldacci's entertaining if overly long sequel to The Camel Club (2005), renegade CIA agent Roger Seagraves has set himself up in the business of freelance assassination and selling our country's secrets to the highest bidder. The Camel Club, a group of four dysfunctional crime solvers headed by ex-CIA assassin Caleb Shaw, becomes involved with Seagraves through a killing at the Library of Congress, where one of the club members works. Meanwhile, an enigmatic young woman, Annabelle Conroy, is assembling a team to engineer a 'long con,' a $33 million scam targeting Jerry Bagger, the sleazy owner of an Atlantic City casino. This time around, Baldacci wisely tones down the wackiness of the club members, focusing instead on bringing Seagraves to justice while Annabelle works her ingenious scam. The splicing of the two plots is problematic, but Baldacci sacrifices a bit of believability to cobble together a new cast of characters destined to continue fighting the forces of evil in the next installment." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

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"A tepid follow-up to The Camel Club, with few surprises." Kirkus Reviews

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"Though his two plots converge in a rather contrived way, Baldacci delivers crisp, economical prose and a cast of spies, misfits, and assassins that would make even the most patriotic citizen question the American political system." Booklist

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"There is plenty of action, a few tentative romantic passes and a little light philosophizing....David Baldacci set the stage for future escapades of the Camel Club. This series is a winner." Bookreporter.com

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The four mysterious gentlemen who call themselves the Camel Club are back in action for another thrilling adventure in Baldaccis instant "New York Times" bestseller. When the Speaker of the House is assassinated, the Camel Club finds a chilling connection to another murder.
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About the Author

With his books published in more than 40 languages in more than 80 countries, and with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide, David Baldacci is one of the world’s most popular novelists.
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Yonathan, March 4, 2009 (view all comments by Yonathan)
David Baldacci's ensemble of fascinating and brilliantly created characters in `The Collectors' coupled with two intertwining plots of murder and a clever financial con make for a completely enjoyable and page-turning read. Following his best selling hit `The Camel Club' with some familiar faces and the addition of the sultry yet incorrigibly scandalous Annabelle Conroy, readers will be continually amused and entertained as Baldacci, as if a grand maestro, intertwines and blends the character action and movement with such ease and storyline pleasure. As usual and expected in Baldacci's novels, readers will be left turning the pages, in this case as the plot moves to a very interesting conclusion when the World of Washington politics and those involved with a long-term swindle are forced to collide. Folks, sit back and enjoy `The Collectors', it very well may be David Baldacci's best yet.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780446615631
Author:
Baldacci, David
Publisher:
Grand Central Publishing
Subject:
Thrillers
Subject:
Suspense
Subject:
Legislators
Subject:
Conspiracies
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Washington, d. c.
Subject:
Popular Fiction-Contemporary Thrillers
Publication Date:
20070931
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Language:
English
Pages:
525
Dimensions:
7.51x5.32x1.15 in. .72 lbs.
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"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "In bestseller Baldacci's entertaining if overly long sequel to The Camel Club (2005), renegade CIA agent Roger Seagraves has set himself up in the business of freelance assassination and selling our country's secrets to the highest bidder. The Camel Club, a group of four dysfunctional crime solvers headed by ex-CIA assassin Caleb Shaw, becomes involved with Seagraves through a killing at the Library of Congress, where one of the club members works. Meanwhile, an enigmatic young woman, Annabelle Conroy, is assembling a team to engineer a 'long con,' a $33 million scam targeting Jerry Bagger, the sleazy owner of an Atlantic City casino. This time around, Baldacci wisely tones down the wackiness of the club members, focusing instead on bringing Seagraves to justice while Annabelle works her ingenious scam. The splicing of the two plots is problematic, but Baldacci sacrifices a bit of believability to cobble together a new cast of characters destined to continue fighting the forces of evil in the next installment." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Review" by , "A tepid follow-up to The Camel Club, with few surprises."
"Review" by , "Though his two plots converge in a rather contrived way, Baldacci delivers crisp, economical prose and a cast of spies, misfits, and assassins that would make even the most patriotic citizen question the American political system."
"Review" by , "There is plenty of action, a few tentative romantic passes and a little light philosophizing....David Baldacci set the stage for future escapades of the Camel Club. This series is a winner."
"Synopsis" by , The four mysterious gentlemen who call themselves the Camel Club are back in action for another thrilling adventure in Baldaccis instant "New York Times" bestseller. When the Speaker of the House is assassinated, the Camel Club finds a chilling connection to another murder.
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