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by David Baldacci (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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From the international number one bestselling thriller writer, David Baldacci, comes The Final Play, a gripping mystery about a college football player's investigation into the unsolved disappearance of a fellow player who seemingly vanished into thin air.

Forty years ago, Herschel Ruggles, a legend on the Mighty Johns football team at Draven University, disappeared after scoring a record-breaking touchdown in front of 25,000 spectators. Ruggles, instead of celebrating, continued running, ball in hand, into a passageway that led under the field. He was never seen again.

His disappearance had mystified the community for decades until another player, brilliant physics major, Merlin North, turns detective and becomes fixated on discovering what happened to Herschel Ruggles.

As North's investigation deepens, he uncovers evidence which suggests that dark forces played a hand in Ruggles' fate to reveal a truth even more extraordinary than he could ever have anticipated.

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22 July 2021
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18 years and up
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08Z3RRMQB
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan (22 July 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2463 KB
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Best Sellers Rank: 3,361 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 48 in Sports Fiction (Kindle Store)
- 53 in Sports Fiction (Books)
- 391 in Contemporary Fiction (Kindle Store)

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David Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. (Much later, when David thanked her for being the spark that ignited his writing career, she revealed that she'd given him the notebook to keep him quiet, "because every mom needs a break now and then.")

David published his first novel, ABSOLUTE POWER, in 1996. A feature film followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 44 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers and several have been adapted for film and television. His novels have been translated into over 45 languages and sold in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. David has also published seven novels for younger readers.

David is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across the United States.

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Wendy Sheridan-Smith

Perplexing

Reviewed in Australia on 13 November 2021

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This book meandered between the real and a proximity of an afterlife. Would I reread this, I’m really not sure. I do appreciate that everything was tied up by the end but it was a little otherworldly. I’m fairly confident that Merlin won’t become a regular like Puller, Amos, Mercy et al.

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Iain Adamson

My Struggles With Ruggles!

Reviewed in Australia on 18 August 2021

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Disappointing. The worst Baldacci book I have read, and I think I’ve read all of them. It was uncomfortable reading from the opening chapter. The supernatural elements didn’t sit well with me either.

Lucky to get a 3 star rating - didn’t really look forward to picking up the book for the next few chapters.

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L T.

Good plot.

Reviewed in Australia on 23 July 2021

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An enjoyable read. I know nothing of American grid iron but I didn’t need to. A clever mystery which got me to the end disappointingly too soon. Would like to read more with this main character.

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Peter Wallace

Average

Reviewed in Australia on 31 July 2021

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Sorry to say, but this book is very average, nothing like l usually expect from Baldacci. I have read 80 % of his books and was very disappointed.

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Peter Mahler

not one of his better books

Reviewed in Australia on 11 April 2022

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The book was confusing and didn’t seem to follow a PLT. The half of the book was difficult to understand what the plot was about. It was also slow moving. The half became more interesting

Reviewed in Australia on 23 August 2021

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I enjoyed this one of David’s books as I have all the others I have read. The introduction of the supernatural was unexpected but acceptable in the context of the tale.

Reviewed in Australia on 23 August 2021

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Short we’ll written entertaining storey. Well worth a read on a cold wet day with nothing to do not complicated but you don’t see the ending coming at all.

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Maggie

As many twists and turns as the tunnel in the story.

Reviewed in Australia on 15 August 2021

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I was a little disappointed about the outcome with Mollie, but I guess it was in line with the main character. I admired his tenacity and moral strength.

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Very well written

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 August 2021

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I didn't won't to start book because it wouldn't take long to finish I was right as always a brilliant read very informative.twists here and there I really like to read your books

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Savannahlady

Incomprehensible!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 May 2022

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I generally enjoy David Baldacci’s books. This seemed to me to be something he wrote for himself rather than his readers. Unless you are an American football fan and understand the game, this book will mean nothing to you. I tried to read it twice and gave up as I hadn't a clue what they were all talking about! This book should carry a warning, but I am giving one here!

SteveE

You have to be American.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 March 2022

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Very disappointed with this book. If you have no knowledge of American football, which is a fair proportion of the world, you’ll not understand what half of the book is about.

I love most of David Baldaci’s books but this is far too specialised for UK audiences.

I’m just glad I got it for 99p.

Amazon Customer

A good read about corruption and elitism

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2021

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A story of life at the highest levels of American society which confirms that what society is becoming for corrupt and self cantered at all levels

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Groovy Grandma

Good short story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2021

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I am a big fan of David Baldacci who turns out brilliant novels. This was a good short story but not quite as good as others but well worth reading

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