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David Baldacci

Born August 5, 1960 · Richmond, Virginia, U.S. (age 66)

David Baldacci (born August 5, 1960) is a bestselling American novelist. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, he graduated from Henrico High School and earned a B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, after which he practiced law for nine years in Washington, D.C. He is of Italian descent from Barga, in Tuscany.

Known For

Absolute Power

Absolute Power · 1997

MovieCrimeDrama

A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder—in which the President of the United States is involved—occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run, while holding evidence that could convict the President.

The Christmas Train

The Christmas Train · 2017

The Christmas Train

MovieFamilyTV Movie

Forced to take the intercontinental trip to Los Angeles by train, and determined to chronicle his adventure, disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon finds himself westbound with a variety of characters. While all passengers on the Christmas train appear to be headed for the same destination, Tom has no idea that the rugged locomotives taking him across America will instead detour straight into his heart.

Wish You Well

Wish You Well · 2013

MovieFamilyDrama

A young girl and her brother come of age at their great grandmother's house in Virginia during the 1940s. After a family tragedy, a young girl moves from New York with your younger brother to live with their great grandmother on a Virginia farm and comes closer to understanding the land and roots that inspired her father's writings while discovering herself, the love of family, and the power of truly believing.

One Summer

One Summer · 2021

MovieTV MovieDrama

Jack takes his son and daughter to his late wife's beachside hometown hoping to heal and become closer. The summer brings visions of the past that could forge a new path forward.

Gray

SeriesAction & AdventureCrime

CIA spy Cornelia Gray’s coming in from the cold after twenty years in hiding, dodging the Government agents who suspected her of being a traitor. She returns to her old life just as it is discovered that there is a new mole within her old spy network.

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Absolute Power

Absolute Power · 1997

MovieCrimeDrama

A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder—in which the President of the United States is involved—occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run, while holding evidence that could convict the President.

Novel

The Christmas Train

The Christmas Train · 2017

The Christmas Train

MovieFamilyTV Movie

Forced to take the intercontinental trip to Los Angeles by train, and determined to chronicle his adventure, disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon finds himself westbound with a variety of characters. While all passengers on the Christmas train appear to be headed for the same destination, Tom has no idea that the rugged locomotives taking him across America will instead detour straight into his heart.

Novel

Wish You Well

Wish You Well · 2013

MovieFamilyDrama

A young girl and her brother come of age at their great grandmother's house in Virginia during the 1940s. After a family tragedy, a young girl moves from New York with your younger brother to live with their great grandmother on a Virginia farm and comes closer to understanding the land and roots that inspired her father's writings while discovering herself, the love of family, and the power of truly believing.

Novel

One Summer

One Summer · 2021

MovieTV MovieDrama

Jack takes his son and daughter to his late wife's beachside hometown hoping to heal and become closer. The summer brings visions of the past that could forge a new path forward.

Novel

Gray

SeriesAction & AdventureCrime

CIA spy Cornelia Gray’s coming in from the cold after twenty years in hiding, dodging the Government agents who suspected her of being a traitor. She returns to her old life just as it is discovered that there is a new mole within her old spy network.

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