The “Travis Devine” series by David Baldacci focuses on the challenges and adventures faced by Travis Devine, an ex-Army Ranger with a strong analytical background. After his time in the military, Devine transitions to the financial sector in Manhattan, only to find himself pulled into high-stakes situations that demand his unique skill set.
The “Travis Devine” series is a clear representation of Baldacci’s expertise in creating gripping and coherent thrillers. Baldacci’s writing in the series is characterized by detailed character development, suspenseful moments, and a clear narrative that keeps readers engaged. As the series progresses, readers follow Devine’s journey from New York’s financial world to complex investigations in different settings, witnessing his adaptability and determination in solving the challenges he encounters.
See also: David Baldacci’s Atlee Pine Series and Will Robie Series.
Travis Devine Books in Order
Travis Devine Series
Similar Authors
- “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson – A gripping thriller that combines complex characters and a suspenseful plot.
- “The Firm” by John Grisham: A legal thriller that tells the story of a lawyer who discovers his new employer is run by the mob. The book blends legal intrigue with suspense, much like Baldacci’s novels.
- “Tell No One” by Harlan Coben: This thriller, Coben’s first to appear on The New York Times Best Seller list, revolves around deep-seated mysteries and secrets, akin to the suspenseful and complex plots found in Baldacci’s books.
- “Along Came a Spider” by James Patterson: This is the first novel in Patterson’s Alex Cross series, featuring forensic psychologist Alex Cross. The book weaves a thrilling narrative involving a complex criminal plot. See James Patterson’s Alex Cross Series.
See also: James Patterson’s Michael Bennett Series in Order.
Most Recommended Books
- The 6:20 Man (Travis Devine Series, #1) (4.16 Goodreads score)
- The Edge (Travis Devine Series, #2)
Awards
David Baldacci, the author of the Travis Devine series, received the Gold Medal Award for Best Mystery/Thriller from the Southern Writers Guild in 1996 for Absolute Power, and in 1997 for Total Control; Absolute Power also won Britain’s W. H. Smith’s Thumping Good Read award for fiction in 1997; he was honored with the International Thriller Writers first ever Silver Bullet Award in 2008; in 2017, he received the Literary Lifetime Achievement Award from the Library of Virginia; and in 2018, he was presented with the Honorary Platinum Nielsen Bestseller Award at the London Book Fair.
Upcoming Releases
David Baldacci’s “Travis Devine” series is set to have a new addition with “The Edge,” scheduled for release on November 14, 2023.
Book Summaries
The 6:20 Man
"The 6:20 Man" is a thrilling novel that follows Travis Devine, a former soldier who leaves the army and enters the world of high finance. His daily commute on the 6:20 a.m. train takes him into a world of greed and power, where the masses are financially abused for the benefit of a few. When a close friend dies under suspicious circumstances at his new job, Devine is compelled to investigate. As he uncovers unsettling truths and more deaths occur, he must determine who he can trust and who he must confront.
The Edge
"The Edge" is a thrilling novel that follows ex-Army Ranger Travis Devine as he is called upon by the U.S. government to solve the murder of CIA operative Jenny Sikwell. With her laptop and phone containing sensitive information that could jeopardize national security, Devine must quickly unravel the mystery and retrieve the missing data. However, he soon realizes that the small town of Potter, Maine holds deep secrets and he must gain the trust of the locals, who are wary of outsiders. As Devine delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit and a long history of hidden truths. With his life on the line, Devine must navigate a treacherous landscape where he can trust no one and where danger lurks at every turn.
