The Forgotten (Baldacci novel)
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Literature |
| Founded | November 20, 2012 |
| Founder | David Baldacci |
| Products | Suspense novel |
| Parent | Grand Central Publishing |
The Forgotten is a suspense novel authored by American writer David Baldacci. It represents the second book in the series centered on John Puller, a former Army Ranger with combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. Currently, Puller serves in the U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division. Released on November 20, 2012, by Grand Central Publishing, this installment continues to follow Puller's investigative endeavors.
Plot
In Paradise, Florida, John Puller delves into the suspicious death of his aunt, Betsy Puller Simon. Convinced that her passing involves criminal elements, he partners with his acquaintance Julie Carson and local law enforcement officer Cheryl Landry.
At the same time, Gavril "Mecho," a Bulgarian man seeking vengeance, targets Peter J. Lampert, who operates an illicit human trafficking ring involving Mecho’s sister Rada. Mecho joins forces with Chrissy Murdoch—who is eventually uncovered as Colombian intelligence agent Claudia Diaz—to dismantle Lampert’s enterprise.
Their paths converge when Puller's probe overlaps with Mecho’s vendetta, prompting collaborative efforts to liberate enslaved individuals aboard Lampert’s vessel. However, Cheryl is unmasked as corrupt and allied with Lampert. She negotiates with Puller to help ensnare Lampert.
The scheme culminates in a fierce showdown during which Diaz loses her life and Julie sustains injuries. Puller and Mecho continue their pursuit of Lampert; after failing to obtain information through interrogation, Mecho apprehends him and arranges for his incarceration in Bulgaria.
The story closes with Puller returning home to update his father, who suffers from amnesia.