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Escape - Free Preview (First 8 Chapters)
David Baldacci

Escape - Free Preview (First 8 Chapters)

Quick Answer

"Escape - Free Preview (First 8 Chapters)" is an optional companion work. It can be read at any time, though it is usually best enjoyed after reading the first few core novels of the series.

Debated Order

This order is debated among readers

Community consensus varies on the placement of this title. Our order favors narrative impact over strict chronology.

❓ Can I skip this book?
✅ Yes — Optional

This is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not strictly necessary to follow the main plot.

Verdict Insight: While this novella provides deeper world-building, it is a standalone story and can be read at any stage.

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201468 ppNovellaOptional Side Story
<b>Special Agent Puller's brother is the country's most wanted criminal, but his conviction points to a cover-up--and a dangerous enemy bent on burying the truth in this #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling thriller.<br><br></b>It's a prison unlike any other. Military discipline rules. Its security systems are unmatched. None of its prisoners dream of escaping. They know it's impossible...until now.<br><br>John Puller's older brother, Robert, was convicted of treason. His inexplicable escape from prison makes him the most wanted criminal in the country. Some in the government believe that John Puller represents their best chance at capturing Robert alive, and so Puller must bring in his brother to face justice.<br><br>But Puller quickly discovers that his brother is pursued by others who don't want him to survive. Puller is in turn pushed into an uneasy, fraught partnership with another agent, who may have an agenda of her own.<br><br>They dig more deeply into the case together, and Puller finds that not only are her allegiances unclear, but there are troubling details about his brother's conviction...and someone out there doesn't want the truth to ever come to light. As the nationwide manhunt for Robert grows more urgent, Puller's masterful skills as an investigator and strengths as a fighter may not be enough to save his brother--or himself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Escape - Free Preview (First 8 Chapters)?

This is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not strictly necessary to follow the main plot.

Can I read Escape - Free Preview (First 8 Chapters) before other books in the series?

Yes. Escape - Free Preview (First 8 Chapters) is an optional side story and can be read at any time without spoiling the main series plot.

Is Escape - Free Preview (First 8 Chapters) required reading for the series?

No, it is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not essential to the central storyline.

What comes after Escape - Free Preview (First 8 Chapters) in the reading order?

Currently, Escape - Free Preview (First 8 Chapters) is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.