David Baldacci (b. 1960 in Richmond, Virginia) is a bestselling American novelist.
Baldacci received a B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University and a law degree from the University of Virginia. As a student, Baldacci wrote short stories in his spare time, and later practiced law for nine years near Washington, D.C.. While living in Alexandria, Virginia, Baldacci wrote short stories and screenplays without much success. In despair, he turned to novel writing, taking three years to write Absolute Power. It took Baldacci two years to get the book published, but when it finally did hit the shelves in 1996 it was an international best seller.
David Baldacci serves as a national ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and participates in numerous charities as well as founding his own family foundation for literacy, Wish You Well Foundation. Baldacci was raised in Virginia and still resides there (in Vienna, Virginia) with his wife, Michelle A. Collin-Baldacci (Mikki), and two children.¹
"I'm always appreciative of the fact that people still have time to read, particularly busy people like that. Sometimes you think they're just reading for pleasure, but maybe they're reading for some of the concepts in the book, too. I have no way of knowing." ~ David Baldacci in reference to the fact that Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Newt Gingrich and William Cohen have declared themselves fans of his work.
"I love David Baldacci's books, the dizzying plot twists, the evocative scenes, the compelling characters." ~ Bill Clinton
Novels by David Baldacci: .
The Whole Truth, Stone Cold, Simple Genius, The Camel Club, The Christmas Train, The Collectors, Saving Faith, Wish You Well, Absolute Power, The Simple Truth, Total Control, Hour Game, Split Second, The Whole Truth, The Winner and Last Man Standing.
David Baldacci (b. 1960 in Richmond, Virginia) is a bestselling American novelist.