The Guilty by David Baldacci

It seems to me that authors come up with a plot and talk about it with other authors. Then they all create their own settings and characters and publish as if the book is a new idea. That's okay if the books are released in different years. However, as of late it seems that the books are all released at the same time which makes for boring reading. This new entry of Mr. Baldacci's was disappointing both in its plotline as well as the writing. I expect great things from this author based on some of his other titles, the best of which seem to me to be his stand-alones.

This title has an uncanny resemblence to Patterson's Cross Justice. Here we have a family member going to his hometown to defend a family member who has been charged with murder. Sound familiar? Anyway I just could not get into the story. While I have enjoyed reading about Robie's previous predicaments, this one just never gets off the ground. In all honesty I read about a quarter of the story. I just could not motivate myself to read further. However, I am not giving up on this author because the majority of his stories are filled with intrigue and plots which foster the reader to become immersed in the story.

I am looking forward with anticipation to the next book.

Ladybookbug!