#130 in Thriller
The Target
- 464
- Pages
- about 9 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 9 weeks on the list, peaked at #1
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About the book
The Target is a thriller novel written by David Baldacci. It is the third installment to feature Will Robie, a highly skilled U.S. Government assassin. The book was initially published on 22 April 2014 by Grand Central Publishing.
Reading order · Will Robie
Full order & progress →- The InnocentStart here
7.87.8 / 10 - The Hit
7.77.7 / 10 - The TargetThis book
7.77.7 / 10 - End GameEnd Game–Not ranked yet
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.9 across 102 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 40% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Thriller average of 7.6. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.0 | 10 | 10% |
| Hardcover | 7.8 | 92 | 90% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Action packed David Baldacci does it again. His action packed stories keep you focus and true to his characteristic. Wil Robie and Jessica Reel are like little terminators. There is a lot of sexual tension building between these two. Can't wait to see what developes in the next books.”
“The President knows it's a perilous, high-risk assignment. If he gives the order, he has the opportunity to take down a global menace, once and for all. If the mission fails, he would face certain impeachment, and the threats against the nation would multiply. So…”
Frequently asked
How long is The Target?
It has 464 pages — longer than 61% of the ranked books in Thriller.
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