Strangers in Time

Oliver Twist meets the Blitz when powerhouse author David Baldacci turns his pen from thrillers to historical fiction … Baldacci beautifully explores the dark side lurking under the London Blitz’s romanticized image – Strangers in Time is a beautiful read that will linger long in the memory – Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Briar ClubIn Baldacci’s virtuosic hands, this is not only a masterpiece of a historical thriller but also a profound and even poetic exploration of the eternal power of friendship, grace and love to overcome the harshest cruelty of war, hatred and evil – Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of What Happened To The BennettsA riveting story of secrets, betrayals and unlikely friendships during World War II. An emotional web that keeps spinning – and keeps you guessing – right until the startling finish – Mitch Albom, New York Times bestselling author of The Little LiarA totally engrossing novel about war, friendship and the resilience of youth. A book that will stay with you – Ann Cleeves, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Vera Stanhope and Shetland seriesIf Dickens had written a novel set in the WWII London Blitz, he could not have bettered this. Captivating, tender, brutal and brilliant – Peter James, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Roy Grace seriesDavid Baldacci’s foray into historical fiction is a meticulously precise account of what it was like to live through the Blitz in London — a visceral reminder that war not only levels social classes, but creates the most unlikely and indefatigable bonds between unlikely souls – Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other NameAbsorbing and deeply researched, Strangers in Time is a celebration of the books that change us, the families we choose, and the capacity we all have to rise from the ashes and find our way home – Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris DaughterDavid Baldacci has the audacity to cross boundaries and genres with Strangers in Time, and he does so with aplomb. A rare and terrific exploration of human resilience and courage in the most dire of times … I stayed up all night to finish it. A phenomenal read! – Shana Abé, New York Times bestselling author of The Second Mrs AstorWith an ensemble of endearing and inventive characters, a quirky bookshop and a vivid rendering of wartime London, Strangers in Time is both atmospheric and warm-hearted. Ultimately it shows us that, with hope and friendship, humans can survive anything – Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris OrphanThe author does a terrific job of transporting the reader back in time to a tumultuous period of living in London, and readers will practically smell the smoke and feel surrounded by rubble from the shattered buildings. Another great tale from a grandmaster storyteller * firstCLUE *

David Baldacci is one of the world’s bestselling and favourite thriller writers. A former trial lawyer with a keen interest in world politics, he has specialist knowledge in the US political system and intelligence services. His first book, Absolute Power, became an instant international bestseller, with the movie starring Clint Eastwood a major box office hit. He has since written more than fifty bestsellers featuring, most recently, Travis Devine, Amos Decker, Aloysius Archer and Mickey Gibson. David is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across the US.

Killer twists. Heroes to believe in. Trust Baldacci.