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THE SIXTH MAN
Edgar Roy-an alleged serial killer held in a secure, fortress-like Federal Supermax facility-is awaiting trial. He faces almost certain conviction. Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are called in by Roy's attorney, Sean's old friend and mentor Ted Bergin, to help work the... read more
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After alleged serial killer Edgar Roy is apprehended and locked away in a psychiatric unit, private investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are called in by Roy’s lawyer—an old friend of Sean King—to look into the case. But their investigation is derailed before it begins: while en route... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Sean King: former Secret Service agent, now a private investigator, and licensed Attorney.
- Michelle Maxwell: Private Investigator, King's partner who can shoot the wings off a gnat at 20 paces.
- Edgar Roy: an alleged serial killer with extraordinary mental ability awaiting trial.
- Ted Bergin: Sean's old friend and mentor, Roy's attorney.
- James Harkes: The mysterious, deadly jack of all trades to the SHS.
- Kelly Paul: Edgar Roy's sister, and will stop at nothing to determine the truth of her brother's guilt of innocence.
- Brandon Murdock: The FBI Agent in Charge for Counter terrorism looking into the Edgar Roy case.
- Eric Dobkin: A Maine State Officer who aids King and Maxwell.
- Hilary Cunningham: Sec HS.
- Mr. Avery: The special assistant to Defense Contractor Peter Bunting
- Megan Riley: Junior attorney to Ted Bergin, now charged with responsibility of defending alleged serial killer Edgar Roy.
- Eddie: Paul's man in disguise.
- Peter Bunting: A Defense Contractor running the most effective, if not tenuous intelligence programs on behalf of the DHS.
- Martha: Busybody Inn Keeper
- Mason Quantrell: Special Agent FBI
- Ellen Foster: DHS Secretary. Sec Foster is somewhat at odd with the current structure of DHS.
- Mayhew: Head of Maine State Police
- Carla Dukes: Manages the Super Max Prison holding Edgar Roy
- Brun Sucre: Add a description of this character.
- Mr. Quantrell: A rival Defense Contractor to Peter Bunting still fighting for a greater share of DHS budget.
- Julie Bunting: Wife of Peter Bunting
- Sohan Sharma: A high functioning defense analyst. An E-5.
- Gabriel
- Judy Stevens
- Roscoe
- Leon Russell
- Mr. President
- Sally Dobkin: Eric's wife
- Hazel Burke
- Mr. Russell
- Kenny
Setting & Locations edit
- Maine
- Virginia
- New York
- Cutter’s Rock: Maximum security prison for the criminally insane
- Portland
- Charlottesville
- Bangor
- Machias
- Manhattan
- Eastport
- Washington D.C.
- United States
- Lincoln Center
- Central Park
Organizations edit
- DHS: Department of Homeland Security
- FBI: Add a description of this organization.
First Sentence edit
"MAKE IT STOP!"
Series & Lists edit
This is book 5 of 5 in King-Maxwell. (standard series)
Preceded by First Family.
Authors & Contributors edit
- David Baldacci (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Country: U.S.A
Publication Date: April 19, 2011
ISBN: 9780446573108
Page Count: 432
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Country: U.S.A
Publication Date: April 19, 2011
ISBN: 9780446573108
Page Count: 432
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- Dewey: 813
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