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Simple Genius: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Simple Genius by David Baldacci — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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In a world of secrets, human genius is power.And sometimes it is simply deadly...A three-hour drive from Washington, D.C., two clandestine institutions face each other across a heavily guarded river. One is the world's most unusual laboratory, whose goals and funding are a mystery. The other is an elite CIA training camp shrouded in secrecy. Now a man and a woman are about to run a gauntlet between these two puzzle factories, straight into a furious struggle to exploit a potentially world-shattering discovery--and keep some other secrets underwraps forever...Former secret service agents turned private investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell have seen their lives splinter around them. Michelle lies unconscious ina hospital bed after a night of suicidal violence. And Sean is forced to take on a thankless investigation into the mutder of a scientist just inside the CIA's razor-wire fen

Quick facts about Simple Genius

  • Title: Simple Genius
  • Author: David Baldacci
  • First published: 2007
  • Genre: detective and mystery stories, open library staff picks, government investigators
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL41250W

Where to read Simple Genius

Simple Genius by David Baldacci is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Simple Genius about?

In a world of secrets, human genius is power.And sometimes it is simply deadly...A three-hour drive from Washington, D.C., two clandestine institutions face each other across a heavily guarded river.

Who wrote Simple Genius?

Simple Genius was written by David Baldacci.

When was Simple Genius published?

Simple Genius was first published in 2007.

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