King and Maxwell (novel)
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | November 19, 2013 |
| Founder | David Baldacci |
| Products | Crime thriller novel |
| Parent | Grand Central Publishing |
King and Maxwell is a crime thriller penned by American writer David Baldacci. This novel represents the sixth and concluding entry in the King and Maxwell series. Released on November 19, 2013, through Grand Central Publishing, it is accessible in print, digital, and audio formats.
Plot
Teenager Tyler Wingo is informed that his father Sam, a soldier, has died in Afghanistan. However, Tyler unexpectedly receives messages from Sam following the announcement of his death. To uncover the truth, Tyler enlists private investigators Sean and Michelle. Their inquiry uncovers a complex conspiracy orchestrated by Alan Grant, who leads a corrupt faction seeking vengeance against the current U.S. president due to decisions made by a former administration connected to the deaths of his parents 25 years prior.
The story reaches its peak when Alan abducts Tyler and his friend Kathy and hacks into the president’s limousine—which Michelle and the president occupy—causing it to plunge into the Potomac River. Michelle and the president survive by triggering an oxygen tank explosion to escape, while Sean and Sam manage to save Tyler and Kathy. Sean and Michelle then confront Curtis Brown, spouse of Sean’s ex-wife Dana, who is involved in Alan’s scheme. Curtis sacrifices himself to halt Alan, who appears wearing an explosive vest. Dana receives compensation for Curtis’s demise, allowing Tyler and Sam to live without further threat.