A Minute to Midnight (Atlee Pine Series #2)

by David Baldacci Narrated by Brittany Pressley, Kyf Brewer

Overview

FBI Agent Atlee Pine returns to her Georgia hometown to investigate her twin sister's abduction, only to encounter a serial killer in this pause-resisting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.

FBI Agent Atlee Pine's life was never the same after her twin sister Mercy was kidnapped—and likely killed—thirty years ago. After a lifetime of torturous uncertainty, Atlee's unresolved anger finally gets the better of her on the job, and she finds she has to deal with the demons of her past if she wants to remain with the FBI.

Atlee and her assistant Carol Blum head back to Atlee's rural hometown in Georgia to see what they can uncover about the traumatic night Mercy was taken and Pine was almost killed. But soon after Atlee begins her investigation, a local woman is found ritualistically murdered, her face covered with a wedding veil—and the first killing is quickly followed by a second bizarre murder.

Atlee is determined to continue her search for answers, but now she must also set her sights on finding a potential serial killer before another victim is claimed. But in a small town full of secrets—some of which could answer the questions that have plagued Atlee her entire life—digging deeper into the past could be more dangerous than she realizes . . .

Editorial Reviews

DECEMBER 2019 - AudioFile

From the beginning, narrators Brittany Pressley and Kyf Brewer are in full control of this audiobook with their talent and skill. Pressley portrays Atlee Pine, a troubled FBI agent whose idyllic childhood was interrupted by the kidnapping of her twin sister, Mercy. At the same time, a serial killer is on the loose with a bizarre modus operandi. Pressley and Kyf Brewer expertly create several characters, including Atlee’s assistant, Carol Blum, the calm voice of reason, and Brewer’s FBI Agent Eddy, who has a thing for Atlee. The narrators blend their styles seamlessly, infusing this complex plot with tension and edginess. It’s a fast-moving story of love, hate, and redemption that will keep listeners on tenterhooks until the very end. E.E.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

"Secrets and twists pop up seemingly on every page . . . an angst-riddled tale with a Southern Gothic tone. This is brilliant storytelling that will leave you reading long after the clock strikes 12."—Providence Journal

"A murder mystery that spooks and horrifies."
—Associated Press

"Baldacci has produced another remarkable novel with plot twists galore that let the pages practically turn themselves. His writing style allows readers to immediately enter the action and then forces them to strap in for another wild ride. He saves the biggest surprise for last in a moment that will provide an unexpected cliffhanger, which will have his audience eagerly awaiting the next entry."—BookReporter.com

"Baldacci does a fantastic job plotting things out and revealing just enough . . . to keep readers engaged and on the edge of their seats . . . A final surprise [will] leave fans begging for more. . . Few writers can hook readers faster and harder than David Baldacci."—The Real Book Spy

"Baldacci shows off his mastery of the twist-and-turn-thriller, keeping us on edge throughout, right up to a surprise finale."—Florida Times-Union

"Mysterious . . . a good read right to the end."—Winnipeg Free Press

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173578402
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	11/19/2019
Series:	Atlee Pine Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	608,267

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