DAVID BALDACCI’S GUIDE TO SEATTLE
Travis Devine (aka the 6:20 Man) has taken on a global financial conspiracy in New York City, investigated the murder of a CIA operative in rural Maine, and now the ex-Army Ranger is headed to the Pacific Northwest to aid in a complicated FBI case. In TO DIE FOR, the new thriller from bestselling author David Baldacci, Devine chases leads (and gets chased in return) throughout the city of Seattle and its surrounding areas. Understandably, he’s a bit too busy to really linger on all the city has to offer. But don’t worry, David Baldacci is sharing his favorite spots in the Emerald City – so read on for ideas to make your next trip a thrilling one!
THE SPACE NEEDLE
“The views are limitless from this iconic structure. And you will get zoomed to the top in one of the largest elevators you will ever travel in. I was never once bored while waiting because there’s a lot to see as you wind your way quickly through the line.”
CHIHULY GARDEN AND GLASS
“One of the most impressive museums I’ve ever seen. The talents showcased here are truly inspiring. The grand finale is the 100-foot-long glasshouse, which is an explosion of colors in elaborate guises. I wish I had come up with a way to do some damage there in the novel.”
PIKE PLACE MARKET
“You can purchase everything from fish to flowers. The water views are impressive, the ways to while away a day limitless. Pike Place really has it all. And if you want to lose someone who’s tailing you, that is the spot.”
THE GUM WALL
“The Gum Wall is featured in the novel. When I walked down it at night, I knew I had to use it in the story. Refreshingly spooky, with miniature stalagmites of colorful gum and with an appropriate sense of intrigue, it is well worth a visit. Then go grab a coffee.”
Travis Devine has become a pro at accomplishing any mission he’s given. But this time it’s not his skills that send him to Seattle to aid the FBI in escorting orphaned, twelve-year-old Betsy Odom to a meeting with her uncle, who’s under federal investigation. Instead, he’s hoping to lay low and keep off the radar of an enemy—the girl on the train.
But as Devine gets to know Betsy, questions begin to arise around the death of her parents. Devine digs for answers, and what he finds points to a conspiracy bigger than he could’ve ever imagined.
It might finally be time for Devine and the girl on the train to come face-to-face. Devine is going to find out the difference between his friends and his enemies—and in some cases, they might well be both.