The Sixth Man (novel)

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The Sixth Man
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Hardcover edition
Author David Baldacci
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe fifth book in the King and Maxwell (book series)
GenreFiction
Publisher Grand Central Publishing
Publication date
April 19, 2011
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint, e-book, audiobook
Pages417 (Hardcover edition)
ISBN 978-0446573108
Preceded by First Family  
Followed by King and Maxwell  

The Sixth Man is a crime fiction novel by American writer David Baldacci, [1] initially published on April 19, 2011 by Grand Central Publishing. [2] [3] [4] This is the fifth installment in the King and Maxwell book series.

Contents

Plot summary

Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are called to help Edgar Roy, an alleged serial killer awaiting trial. Roy faces almost certain conviction. Roy’s attorney, Sean’s friend and mentor Ted Bergin, is set to meet with King and Maxwell to help work the case. But their investigation is derailed when Sean and Michelle find Bergin murdered on a quiet highway in New England. King and Maxwell uncover a secret government program which uses analysts to examine the combined intelligence government channels and offer strategic advice. Roy was the top such analyst. King and Maxwell are aided by Roy's half sister, a former spy. The trio uncover a conspiracy by the Secretary of Homeland Security to shut down the program and have Roy executed. The novel ends with Michelle waking from a coma after the final battle and Sean realizing how much their relationship meant to him.

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References

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