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David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world’s favorite storytellers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. He is most well known for his Memory Man series, featuring Amos Decker, a tough-nosed detective with a perfect memory.
David Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. In total, David has published 50 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers, and several have been adapted for film and television. David has also published seven novels for young readers.
His newest book, Strangers in Time, is a historical fiction novel set during the London Blitz. The book follows two recently orphaned teenagers and a book store owner that must learn to trust each other to survive each day. It is being published on Tuesday, April 15.
In addition to being a prolific writer, David is a devoted philanthropist, and his greatest efforts are dedicated to his family’s Wish You Well Foundation®, which supports family and adult literacy programs in the United States. David and his family live in Virginia.