First FamilyFirst Family
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What it's about
It began as a children's birthday party at Camp David, the presidential retreat, and ended with a daring kidnapping. Former Secret Service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are drawn into the case, which reaches into the First Family itself, while Michelle confronts her own past.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. David Baldacci's King and Maxwell series is fast and twisty.
You'll love it if you liked
Divine Justice
The Whole Truth
61 HoursGood to know
It's the fourth King and Maxwell novel; it stands alone but is best in order.
By the numbers
- Readers71 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller52 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #101 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #493 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #949 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is First Family worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #949 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 73.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is First Family about?
It began as a children's birthday party at Camp David, the presidential retreat, and ended with a daring kidnapping. Former Secret Service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are drawn into the case, which reaches into the First Family itself, while Michelle confronts her own past.
How long does it take to read First Family?
About 12 hours (464 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after First Family?
If you liked it, try Divine Justice by David Baldacci, The Whole Truth by David Baldacci or 61 Hours by Lee Child.