No Man's Land (Baldacci novel)
| Industry | Publishing |
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| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Books |
No Man's Land is a suspense novel authored by American writer David Baldacci, marking the fourth installment in the John Puller series. The story delves into the long-standing enigma surrounding Puller's mother's vanishing, compelling him to confront memories from his youth. Baldacci sought to enrich Puller's persona by unveiling his reflections on his earlier life.
Plot
John Puller, Jr., formerly an Army Ranger with combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, currently serves within the U.S. Army’s Criminal Investigations Division. His investigation centers on the disappearance of his mother three decades prior, which gains urgency when his father faces accusations of her murder.
Release
No Man's Land was published by Grand Central Publishing on November 15, 2016, available in hardcover, audiobook, and digital formats. An international trade paperback edition was also issued, with subsequent trade and mass market paperback versions released in March and July of 2017.
Reception
On December 4, 2016, the novel attained the #2 position on the New York Times Bestseller List for both Hardcover and Combined Print/eBook categories. Waka Tsunoda of the Associated Press characterized the book as "action-packed and thought-provoking," noting its incorporation of science fiction elements.