


The series is well-written, with compelling characters and intricate plotlines that keep readers engaged from the first page to the last. Overall, the Amos Decker series is an excellent choice for fans of mystery and thriller novels. The series is not just a gripping read, but it is also educational, with readers learning about various aspects of law enforcement and investigation. Baldacci's research is meticulous, and he includes accurate information about police procedures, forensic science, and other relevant topics. One of the strengths of the Amos Decker series is its attention to detail.

The characters are well-developed and relatable, with flaws and strengths that make them human and interesting. Baldacci's writing is sharp and suspenseful, with twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the very end. The series follows Decker as he solves various crimes and mysteries, from serial killings to political conspiracies. Decker's memory is both a blessing and a curse, as he relives the tragedy every day, but it also makes him an exceptional investigator, capable of solving cases that others cannot. The tragedy leaves him a broken man, but also gives him an unwavering determination to seek justice for the victims. The series begins with the novel Memory Man, in which Decker discovers the bodies of his wife, daughter, and brother-in-law in his home. Decker has a rare condition known as hyperthymesia, which means he has a perfect memory and can recall every detail of his life. The series features Amos Decker, a former professional football player turned detective with a unique set of skills. (Apr.The Amos Decker series is a collection of mystery and thriller novels by bestselling author David Baldacci. Baldacci supplies a multitude of clever touches as his wounded bear of a detective takes on a most ingenious enemy.

A startling discovery links the school killings and those of his family. Rusty but still brilliant, he rejoins his former partner, detective Mary Lancaster, in investigating both cases. The arrest of Sebastian Leopold for the slaughter of his family and a mass shooting at a local high school combine to put an unwilling Decker back into the game with temporary credentials as a policeman. At age 42, the grossly overweight Decker is barely scratching out a living as a PI. The injury induced hyperthymesia and synesthesia in Decker%E2%80%94he forgets nothing, and he %E2%80%9Ccounts in colors and sees time as pictures in head." Years later, the murders of his wife and daughter left him too grief-stricken to continue working as a cop in what may be Burlington, Vt. This strong first in a new thriller series from bestseller Baldacci (The Escape) introduces Amos Decker, the memory man, whose unique abilities are the result of a vicious hit he suffered as a 22-year-old NFL rookie that ended his football career.
