The Fix by David Baldacci

The Fix by David Baldacci is book #3 in the Amos Decker series.  Amos Decker has both synesthesia and hyperthymesia as the result of an old football injury.  He can't forget anything even if he tries.  He works for the FBI and uses these odd talents to solve cases.  This book has a story of espionage.  There were many times while I was listening to this book that I felt as though the book was almost finished.  However, it was just a turn in the road and the story would amp up again.  I definitely enjoyed this book even though I did figure out whom the "culprit" was pretty early.  I really like the character of Amos Decker and his quirkiness.  I'm also a fan of David Baldacci as a writer.  If you like him, too, then definitely pick up this book.  You really don't even have to read the other 2 before this one in the series.  They don't need each other at all.  I would recommend the other 2 as well, though.  All three of them have been good books if you like mystery/who-done-it stuff.  I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

The Camel Club by David Baldacci

I stumbled upon The Camel Club by David Baldacci.  I'm glad I did.  It's the first in a series, and I enjoy most of David Baldacci's work.  This one started off a little iffy.  It has several characters that are all separate in the beginning, but come together several chapters into the book.  I spent a lot of time in the first chapters trying to figure out how the people all came together.  It's a mystery situation with a murder and an even bigger plot that led to the murder.  It involves terrorism and secret service.  I think if you're a fan of David Baldacci you'll enjoy this book.  I think if you like murder mystery/espionage type stories, then you're likely to enjoy this book.  If you are not a fan of this sort of story, then just move on.  Pick a different book.  I give this book a 3 out of 5... nothing special but definitely enjoyable.

The Last Mile by David Baldacci

The Last Mile by David Baldacci is the second book in the Amos Decker series.  Amos Decker is a man who has hyperthymesia as the result of a head injury during a football game.  Hyperthymesia is a condition where the person has a near perfect memory.  Amos couldn't forget something even if he tried.  He has signed on with the FBI to a new task force to study old, cold cases.  Amos never makes it to any of those cases in this book because he hears the story of a man being released from death row, who was there for the murder of his parents, because someone else came forward and confessed.  Decker is compelled to study this case instead.  The book is well written.  I typically like David Baldacci and his work.  This one did not disappoint.  I would recommend reading the first one before this one though.  Some of the main characters carry over, so you miss their introductions and getting to know them if you don't read the first one before this one.  The mystery in this story is good.  It has several twists and turns, some of which I didn't see coming.  I like Decker's methods for solving things.  His hyperthymesia makes it more interesting.  Overall, it's a good book.  I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a good murder mystery.  I give it 4 out of 5 stars.