#50 in Thriller
The Escape
- 560
- Pages
- about 10 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 12 weeks on the list, peaked at #2
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About the book
Special Agent Puller's brother is the country's most wanted criminal, but his conviction points to a cover-up--and a dangerous enemy bent on burying the truth in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller. It's a prison unlike any other. Military discipline rules. Its security systems are unmatched. None of its prisoners dream of escaping. They know it's impossible...until now. John Puller's older brother, Robert, was convicted of treason. His inexplicable escape from prison makes him the most wanted criminal in the country. Some in the government believe that John Puller represents their best chance at capturing Robert alive, and so Puller must bring in his brother to face justice. But Puller quickly discovers that his brother is pursued by others who don't want him to survive. Puller is in turn pushed into an uneasy, fraught partnership with another agent, who may have an agenda of her own. They dig more deeply into the case together, and Puller finds that not only are her allegiances unclear, but there are troubling details about his brother's conviction...and someone out there doesn't want the truth to ever come to light. As the nationwide manhunt for Robert grows more urgent, Puller's masterful skills as an investigator and strengths as a fighter may not be enough to save his brother--or himself.
Reading order · John Puller series
Full order & progress →- Zero DayStart here
7.67.6 / 10 - The Forgotten
7.77.7 / 10 - The EscapeThis book
7.87.8 / 10 - No Man's Land
7.87.8 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 88 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 37% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Thriller average of 7.6. That is how 7.8 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.7 | 13 | 15% |
| Hardcover | 8.4 | 75 | 85% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“David Baldacci is one of the world's most popular, widely read storytellers. In his blockbuster thrillers Zero Day and The Forgotten, he enthralled readers with John Puller. A combat veteran and special agent with the U.S. Army, Puller is the man they call to investigate…”
“This was exciting from start to finish! Really enjoying the John Puller series. I read the latest Atlee Pine story before books 2 and 3 so already knew that Bobby gets all charges dropped, but didn't know how. Looking forward to the next John Puller book!”
Frequently asked
How long is The Escape?
It has 560 pages — longer than 87% of the ranked books in Thriller.
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