The InnocentThe Innocent
Score Modern
What it's about
When America's enemies are beyond the reach of the police, the FBI or the military, the government calls on Will Robie, a cold, efficient hitman who never questions orders. But Robie may have just made the first, and last, mistake of his career.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 33 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It introduced Will Robie, one of David Baldacci's most popular characters.
You'll love it if you liked
One Good Deed
The Hit
American AssassinGood to know
It's the first Will Robie novel.
By the numbers
- Readers58 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
- #194 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #720 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1356 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Innocent worth reading?
Yes. It spent 33 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #1,356 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 69.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Innocent about?
When America's enemies are beyond the reach of the police, the FBI or the military, the government calls on Will Robie, a cold, efficient hitman who never questions orders. But Robie may have just made the first, and last, mistake of his career.
How long does it take to read The Innocent?
About 11 hours (448 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Innocent?
If you liked it, try One Good Deed by David Baldacci, The Hit by David Baldacci or American Assassin by Vince Flynn.