The FixThe Fix
Score Modern
What it's about
Amos Decker witnesses a man shoot a woman execution-style on a crowded sidewalk outside FBI headquarters, then kill himself. Despite his perfect memory, Decker can find no link between them, and he must work uneasily with the Defense Intelligence Agency to prevent a catastrophe.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 17 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
Memory Man
Redemption
The FallenGood to know
It's the third Amos Decker novel; the series begins with Memory Man.
By the numbers
- Readers38 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller50 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
- #336 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1047 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1934 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Fix worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 17 weeks on the lists. It ranks #1,934 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Fix about?
Amos Decker witnesses a man shoot a woman execution-style on a crowded sidewalk outside FBI headquarters, then kill himself. Despite his perfect memory, Decker can find no link between them, and he must work uneasily with the Defense Intelligence Agency to prevent a catastrophe.
How long does it take to read The Fix?
About 13 hours (528 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Fix?
If you liked it, try Memory Man by David Baldacci, Redemption by David Baldacci or The Fallen by David Baldacci.