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New · Fiction, Mystery, Thriller

Mercy

by David Baldacci
2021 · 432 pages · Fiction
66.8Must-Read
Score New
Lifetime bestseller
≈ 11 hours to read · about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day

What it's about

All her life, FBI agent Atlee Pine has searched for her twin sister, Mercy, abducted at the age of six and never seen again. Mercy's disappearance shattered their family, and Atlee's parents later abandoned her. Now, after a dangerous investigation, Atlee is closer than ever to the truth.

Why it's worth reading

It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It concludes the search at the heart of the Atlee Pine series.

You'll love it if you liked

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Good to know

It's the fourth Atlee Pine book; start with Long Road to Mercy.

By the numbers

66.8Must-Read Score
  • Readers57 out of 100 · counts 42%
  • Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
  • Bestseller36 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

Why it made the list

Bestseller
#1 New York Times bestseller (1 week at #1)

Reads as

Gripping, Adventurous

How we rank

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Quick answers

Is Mercy worth reading?

Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,678 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 66.8 (the best book we found scores 99).

What is Mercy about?

All her life, FBI agent Atlee Pine has searched for her twin sister, Mercy, abducted at the age of six and never seen again. Mercy's disappearance shattered their family, and Atlee's parents later abandoned her. Now, after a dangerous investigation, Atlee is closer than ever to the truth.

How long does it take to read Mercy?

About 11 hours (432 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.

What should I read after Mercy?

If you liked it, try Memory Man by David Baldacci, Redemption by David Baldacci or To Die For by David Baldacci.