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This "impossible to put down" #1 New York Times bestseller introduces Amos Decker, a gifted police detective with a perfect memory who must solve a mystery he wishes he could forget: his family's murder (Washington Post).

Amos Decker's life changed forever--twice.

The first time was on the gridiron. A big, towering athlete, he was the only person from his hometown of Burlington ever to play in the NFL. But his career ended before it had a chance to begin. On his very first play, a violent helmet-to-helmet collision knocked him off the field forever, and left him with an improbable side effect--he can forget nothing.

The second time was at home nearly two decades later. Now a police detective, Decker returned from a stakeout one evening and entered a nightmare--his wife, young daughter, and brother-in-law had been murdered.

His family destroyed, their killer's identity as mysterious as the motive behind the crime, and unable to forget a single detail from that horrible night, Decker finds his world collapsing around him. He leaves the police force, loses his home, and winds up on the street, taking piecemeal jobs as a private investigator when he can.

But over a year later, a man turns himself in to the police and confesses to the murders. At the same time a horrific event nearly brings Burlington to its knees, and Decker is called back in to help with this investigation. Decker also seizes his chance to learn what really happened to his family that night. To uncover the stunning truth, he must use his remarkable gifts and confront the burdens that go along with them. He must endure the memories he would much rather forget. And he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Memory Man will stay with you long after the turn of the final page.

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We are so much alike, Amos. So much. Like brothers. Do you have a brother? Of course you don’t. I checked. Sisters, yes, but no brother. So can I be yours? We’re really all the other has now. We need each other.
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Orphan facts, he liked to call them. There was no one to claim ownership because they were lies.
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AMOS DECKER WOULD forever remember all three of their violent deaths in the most paralyzing shade of blue.
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	The Last Mile	The Fix	The Fallen	Redemption	Walk the Wire	Long Shadows
Don't miss Amos Decker in these other bestselling series from David Baldacci!	When a convicted killer is saved by another man's confession, Amos Decker, now an FBI special task force detective, must find the truth.	Maverick FBI detective Amos Decker must forge an uneasy alliance with the Defense Intelligence Agency to prevent an international incident that could spell the end of the United States as we know it.	Star FBI detective Amos Decker and his colleague Alex Jamison must solve four increasingly bizarre murders in a dying rust belt town—and the closer they come to the truth, the deadlier it gets.	Detective Amos Decker discovers that a mistake he made as a rookie detective may have led to deadly consequences in this compelling Memory Man thriller.	Amos Decker—the FBI consultant with a perfect memory—returns to solve a gruesome murder in a booming North Dakota oil town.	The “Memory Man” Amos Decker delves into a bewildering double homicide in this new thriller in David Baldacci's #1 New York Times bestselling series.

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"David Baldacci has written another thriller that will have readers engaged from the first page....Baldacci is a master storyteller...MEMORY MAN works because Amos Decker is an amazing character. Reading how Decker journeys from hitting rock bottom to finding ultimate redemption is nothing short of rewarding." ―Associated Press

"Perennial bestseller Baldacci unveils an offbeat hero with an unusual skill set and tragic past who takes on the evil mastermind behind a devastating school shooting..[Decker] proves a quirky, original antihero with a definite method to his madness...Readers will want to see Decker back on the printed page again and again." ―Kirkus Reviews

"It's big, bold and almost impossible to put down...Decker is one of the most unusual detectives any novelist has dreamed up...I called this novel a master class on the bestseller because of its fast-moving narrative, the originality of its hero and its irresistible plot....Highly entertaining."―Washington Post

"[A] strong first in a new thriller series from bestseller Baldacci....Baldacci supplies a multitude of clever touches as his wounded bear of a detective takes on a most ingenious enemy." ―Publishers Weekly

"Compelling...David Baldacci has definitely hit a home run with Memory Man."―Crimespree Magazine

"Baldacci weaves a suspenseful story right up to the climactic face-off between these complex and compelling characters. Highly recommended for all thriller fans who love elusive, taunting criminals and the slightly bent but always determined detectives who pursue them." ―Library Journal (Starred Review)

"Baldacci makes it feel fresh." ―Booklist

"Baldacci's novels always have an emotional component...But MEMORY MAN stands out among his thrillers for its deeply felt - and earned - sense of catharsis and healing...Baldacci's last few books have been among his best, and it's a pleasure to see him produce emotionally and dramatically intense work at the height of his maturity as a novelist."―Richmond Times-Dispatch

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DAVID BALDACCI is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over forty-five languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia, he invites you to visit him at DavidBaldacci.com and his foundation at WishYouWellFoundation.org.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; 1st edition (April 21, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1455559822
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1455559824
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.06 x 9 inches

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David Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. (Much later, when David thanked her for being the spark that ignited his writing career, she revealed that she'd given him the notebook to keep him quiet, "because every mom needs a break now and then.")

David published his first novel, ABSOLUTE POWER, in 1996. A feature film followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 44 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers and several have been adapted for film and television. His novels have been translated into over 45 languages and sold in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. David has also published seven novels for younger readers.

David is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across the United States.

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ljlmd84

excellent thriller

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 9, 2023

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This was my first Amos Decker novel and I’m sure it will not be my last. A very interesting premise (being unable to forget), and a story with many twists and turns that always held my interest.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 19, 2023

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Entertaining. Nice mystery not easy to solve on your own by coming to your own conclusions. Definitely going to continue the series.

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Exciting page turner!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 7, 2023

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Great detective who done it story with many turns. I read this in a day and thoroughly enjoyed every word written. David Baldacci writes a very captivating and engrossing thriller!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 15, 2023

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Have purchased the entire series. Fascinating, spellbinding writing I've come to anticipate from David Baldacci

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Chris Burke

Great first story in this series

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 20, 2022

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I’ve been on a David Baldacci run. I came to this series by default. I was not sure how I liked the story line initially but that changed pretty quickly. I’ll probably finish the next Amis Decker book by the New Year.

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edwardniles

It was a great book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 23, 2023

I liked the story.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 25, 2022

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David takes you on a whirlwind of adventure. A little too much repetition at times, but Decker and friends won’t disappoint!

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Jayne A. Hamilton

loved it!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 8, 2023

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Great read for everyone,couldn’t put it down. Had a good storyline. I’m anxious to read the next in the series.

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Siltone

If you’re after escapism - read this!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 13, 2021

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If you just go with the flow, and accept the scenarios put before you in this thriller, then (like me) you can easily get lost in this excellent novel by David Baldacci. I recall reading this author’s earlier works (Absolute Power was a favourite) and I enjoyed each one of his books. In recent times, friends have recommended the Amos Decker series, so a few days ago I finally got around to buying a copy of the first one: Memory Man. Amos is a strange beast of a man, very unlike the private investigators you find in most novels within this genre. Amos is 6ft 5in tall, weighs a whopping 25 stone, and to all intents and purposes has rather let himself go in recent times. He lives in a one-room apartment situated within a run-down hotel. He’s a former police detective, who left the force after returning home one evening, and finding his wife and daughter brutally murdered. The reason for their murders is a mystery, and the killer has never been found.

In his younger days, Amos was a professional football player whose career was cut short by a terrible head injury sustained on the field. During his recovery he was found to have developed a condition known as hyperthymesia, which means he never forgets things - an almost perfect memory in other words. This ability has had good, and not so good effects on him. The one downside to this condition is that he has difficulty relating to other people, and shows little in the way of empathy to others, often appearing rude.

In the novel’s opening pages, Amos finds out about a mass shooting at Mansfield High School, where he had attended as a child. When he realises that his previous partner, Mary Lancaster is investigating the case, he decides to offer his help….

All I can add is that this was a proverbial page-turner, and had me engrossed for the three days it took to finish it - no mean feat for a 571 page novel! I was so impressed that I’m definitely going to work my way through the following books in the series. For those interested, here’s the series in order:
Memory Man
The Last Mile
The Fix
The Fallen
Redemption
Walk The Wire

Anyway, for thrill seekers out there I thoroughly recommend this book to you. Many thanks for taking time out to read my review, I do hope you found it of use, and that you feel encouraged to get your hands on a copy of Memory Man. Reading is a passion of mine, and I loved reading this.
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My first David Baldacci

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 16, 2018

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Although the cover says 110 million books sold, remarkably as a regular crime fiction reader, this was my first by this author. He was recommended by a friend who knew my taste in books, and so when this one came up on offer, I decided to give it a go. This was the first Amos Decker novel, and you instantly got drawn in to the world and background of the character. He used this to set up a scenario, based around a school shooting, and link it through to the death of Decker's family that ensured that you were quickly drawn in to the plot and eager to find the answers.
The storyline was well paced and the additional characters interesting and well drawn, and it was good to see that there is a cleverly rounded storyline that will link Amos and a couple of the other main characters into the follow-up book.
I could certainly recommend this to anyone who isn't familiar with Baldacci's work and I will certainly give one of his other series of books a closer look as well.

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Confusing reviews - but I really enjoyed it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 24, 2022

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I bought this book because I had just finished Michael Connelly's Desert Star, and wanted something crime orientated.

The lower star reviews for this book confused me because the readers felt that a work of fiction was implausible? Off of the lower reviews I thought I was going to be reading something supernatural or fantasy like, but no its a guy with abilities that I thought were real in the real world, the "Synesthesia" is a real thing, and "Hyperthymesia" is also a real thing, so given these are the main characters "abilities" if you will, I'm lost as to what has been deemed implausiable.

Other than the seeming ignorance of some readers this book I thought was very enjoyable, the repetition in the earlier chapters of explanation of his abilities I agree seemed repetitive, but Amos Decker was basically explaining to different people each time what his abilities were.

As we are all different what I enjoy might be abhorrent to someone else, so in summary I enjoyed this book and you might to, I just bought Book 2, so hopefully that will be good to.

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Lynda Kelly

A Bit Too Boggy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 18, 2022

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It's been years since I read a book by this author, I think because his books are rarely discounted down enough for me !! I will try the second in this series, though I did get a tad bogged down with this one here and there. I liked his brain issue regarding the never-forgetting side of things but I wasn't keen on the seeing in colours and the numbers at all. I think in this case less would've been more. One condition was plenty to suffice and to keep us entertained.
I really liked the ladies Amos worked with on the case, both Lancaster and Jamison. Though WHY is it always so acceptable in the States to refer to each other by surnames all the time ? To me it is pretty rude but they do it over there all the time with no offence seemingly taken. I don't like it.
I did make a note that Lancaster's gum-chewing habit got mentioned too often, as did men's pocket squares....not anything I'd usually notice, if not for the needless repetition.
He wrote "I'd been the first one doing it" and it should be "I'd have been the first one doing it" and Yincision needed a space inserted. Then he writes lighted up, which is an oft-written Americanism I hate, as opposed to lit up, then ferret where I'd use ferry....a lot hung upon a sentence uttered...."But it's good" when the actual wording was "But this is good" so the back 'n forth over that phraseology for me was negated by this.
It's a good tale but it does get a little boggy and could probably lose 100 pages...I prefer a longer story but not when it ends up being a little padded to me.

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Trevor Cobb

If you like crime-writing, submerge yourself and enjoy.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 15, 2017

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This is only the second Baldacci novel I have read but I get the sense that Baldacci is one of those writers who you can rely on to know what you will get – entertaining, fast moving thrillers. At times the plot of Memory Man may seem a little implausible but to harp on this would be missing the point. The story is well put together and grips one to the end. If you like crime-writing, submerge yourself and enjoy. Plot 4/5, Characterisation 2/5, Literary Merit 3/5, Readability 5/5. Overall 4/5.

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