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"Baldacci's palpable tension keeps the pages turning-and leaves you eager for the next in this new series." ( The Star-Ledger on Zero Day ) "Readers expect excitement and intrigue in David Baldacci's books, and Zero Day is no exception...As Baldacci's new hero narrowly escapes... read more
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Summary edit
Puller is contemplating returning to work after a brief vacation taken to recover from the events of Zero Day, when his father receives a worrying letter from Puller's Aunt Betsy, who lives in Paradise, Florida. She alludes to something dodgy going on and "mysterious happenings at night".... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- John Puller Jr.: Army CID investigator, son of a very well respected senior Army officer. Very fit, with a thorough knowledge of weapons and tactics, as well as friends in high places.
- Cookie -: Stanley Fitzsimmon's nickname - Aunt Betsy's neighbor that found her body
- John Puller Sr.: Father of Puller Jr, now suffering from dementia
- Chuck Storrow: Paradise banker and son of the murdered Storrows
- Sadie: Betsy Simon's neighbour's dog
- Lynn: Add a description of this character.
- Diego: Kid from Sierra region of Paradise. Helps John Puller.
- Lynn Storrow: Chuck Storrows wife. The Storrows' daughter in law.
- Henry Bullock: Paradise's Chief of police
- Uncle Sam
- Julie Carson: A 1 Star General (Brigadier General) from the Pentagon that Pulled met during his West Virginia mission (Ground Zero)
- Jane Ryon: A caregiver for the elderly.
- Mateo -: Male cousin of Diego
- Christine Murdoch: English name of James Winthrop's lover, one-time lover of Peter Lampert.
- Mrs. Storrow
- James Winthrop: Works for Peter Lamprey and significant other of Chrissy Murdoch
- Betsy Puller Simon: John Puller's aunt, resident of Paradise.
- Boyd -: Paradise Police Officer
- Stiven Rojas: Global criminal dealing in slavery and is partners with Peter Lampert
- Rada -: Mecho's sister
- Fred Storrow: Brief unfortunate appearance.
- Peter Walmsey -: Colonel at USACIL and Kristen Craig's CO
- Beatriz: One of Lampert's housekeepers and forced sex partner
- Cheryl Landry: Police Officer in Paradise
- Chrissy Murdoch -: Significant other of James Winthrop and sleeping with Peter Lampert
- Lloyd Simon -: Becky's deceased husband
- Robert Puller: John Puller's brother, at present in prison for treason.
- Griffin Mason: A lawyer in Paradise, but like everyone else in Paradise, is he to be trusted?
- Louise Timmins -: Medical Examiner
- Donny
- AWOL: Puller's cat
- Nancy Storrow: Brief unfortunate appearance.
- Mecho: Slave who is looking for revenge. Very strong, great knowledge of fighting, extremely fair as his work ethic reveals.
- Joe Watson
- Saint Christopher -: The saint that protects children from harm.
- Claudia Diaz: Girl friend of Winthrop, with Lampert taking an interest in her.
- Barry Hooper: Cheryl Landry's partner; somewhat inadaquect
- Isabel -: Sister of Mateo and cousin of Diego
- Carl Brown: In charge person at Bailey's Funeral Home.
- Louise Timmons: Medical examiner
- Stanley Fitzsimmons (Cookie): Retired baker that still loves to bake and Betsy Simon's neighbor
- Jerry Evans: Has a car service for seniors.
- Isabelle & Mateo: Diego's cousins
- Kristen Craig: United States Army Criminal Investigation Lab in Georgia and good friend of John Puller.
- Peter J. Lampert: Lost a multi-billion dollar fortune as a hedge fund manager. Then made another enormous fortune and paid for a huge estate in Paradise.
- Christina (Chrissy) Murdock: guest and lover of Peter Lampert.
- Sheila Dowdy: Lawyer, lives down the street from Griffin Mason. John Puller went to talk to her and check out Mason.
Setting & Locations edit
- Sunset By The Sea: Name of the complex where Puller's aunt lived
- Paradise, Florida: City where John Puller's aunt lived.
- Bailey's Funeral Home: Where Betsy's body was taken
First Sentence edit
He had the look of a man who was afraid that tonight would be his last on earth.
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 97
Acknowledgments
Glossary edit
- USDB: United States Disciplinary Barracks
- USACIL: United States Army Criminal Investigation Lab @Ft Gillem, GA
- Duenos de la calle: the street kings
Errata edit
Chapter 56 Use of word "feel" instead of "tells."
Authors & Contributors edit
- David Baldacci (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Dale Fiorillo (Designer) - Jacket design
- Tim Robinson (Photographer) - Stock photographer
- Herman Estevez (Photographer) - Jacket photograph
- Alan Ayers (Illustrator) - digital illustration
- Alexander James (Photographer) - Authors photograph
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 20, 2012
ISBN: 978-0446573054
Page Count: 432
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 20, 2012
ISBN: 978-0446573054
Page Count: 432
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813'.54
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