And while some people fantasize about celebrities they’d like to dine with, I have a list of rock star authors I dream of interviewing. Some people follow sports teams, other people follow actors or rock bands. Established by David and his wife, Michelle, the Wish You Well Foundation supports family and adult literacy programs in the United States.Ī lifelong Virginian, David is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia School of Law. 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®. David has also published seven novels for younger readers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. In total, David has published 46 novels for adults all have been national and international bestsellers, and several have been adapted for film and television. (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.”)ĭavid published his first novel, Absolute Power, in 1996 the feature film adaptation followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. Bullseye (2014), a Will Robie / The Camel Club Short Story.ĭavid Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. Librarian's note: there are five novels and a short story in the author's Camel Club series.
All that stands in the way of this apocalypse is five unexpected heroes. Now the Club must join forces with a fifth, a Secret Service agent, to confront one of the most chilling spectacles ever to take place on American soil - an event that may trigger the ultimate war between two different worlds. Their efforts bear little fruit - until the group witnesses a shocking murder, and becomes embroiled in an astounding, far-reaching conspiracy. They study conspiracy theories, current events, and the machinations of government in an attempt to discover the "truth" behind the country's actions. Led by a mysterious man known as "Oliver Stone," there's also Library of Congress reference expert Caleb Shaw, computer genius Milton Farb, and laborer Reuben Rhodes. The exciting beginning of a talked-about series.Įxisting at the fringes of Washington D.C., the Club consists of four eccentric members.
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