The Passenger

by Patrick A. Davis

Assigned to the Pentagon after being injured in action in the Middle East, Colonel John Quinn is called in to investigate the crash of a military Learjet carrying the president's brother.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Military Fiction, Suspense, Thriller

368 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 2, 1999

About the author

Patrick A. Davis is the national and New York Times bestselling author of six previous novels: The Commander, A Slow Walk to Hell, A Long Day for Dying, The Colonel, The General, and The Passenger. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and the Army Command and General Staff College, and a former Air Force major who flew during the Gulf War. He helped plan and direct U-2 surveillance operations for Operation Desert Storm and flew eleven combat sorties. He is a former pilot with a major airline.

Reviews

[David Miller]

This is a masterpiece that leaves the reader hanging by their fingertips. I was captivated as the story unfolded. Great read

[Terence M [on a brief semi-hiatus] · Rating 4 out of 5]

A 're-listen' of a novel I read some years ago and I am wondering why, at that time, I gave the book four stars. Competent enough writing and a fairly plausible plot probably appealed more at the time, or is it just that I am sub-consciously remembering it as I listen? I don't know but I am leaving the four starts for the time being.

[Martha Little · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a page turner that kept me in suspense the entire time. There are many characters in the book which sometimes confuses me but he did a great job of developing each character so I didn’t find myself confused at all. My husband is reading it now and keeps asking me questions about it that I refuse to answer.

[KDawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good mystery, though the vocabulary is simplistic and I always have a hard time feeling it's realistic when everyone says everyone's name when talking. I know very few people who actually do that.

[Chuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engrossing

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Colonel John Quinn was a fighter pilot but a near fatal bailout in the Gulf War has him unfit for flight duty and riding a desk compiling data on aircraft crashes. He is called in by his boss to hurry out to a new crash site where a small Air Force passenger jet has crashed out side of Washington DC. He discovers that the one passenger on board is the Presidents Half Brother and there were no survivors, As Col. Quinn is putting together an investigation team he begins to run into problems with some of his superior officers, the press, The presidents chief of staff and his ex wife who is now representing the FAA. A simple crash turns into much more before the end of this book as new and old animosities combine to make Col. Quinn's work not only politically dangerous but physically as well.
ISBN - 0-425-17769-6, Suspense, Pages - 349, Print Size - R, Rating - 4

[Melinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first I have read from Patrick David and have to say I actually liked it. I'm mostly a romance reviewer but this one grabbed my attention. The whole conspiracy of the presidents brother was in my mind even after the book. Each chapter was in depth and though there was a lot of suspicions and drama it was worth it. One minute I'm like it has to be the president behind everything but Mr. Davis throws in an obstacle that side tracks you and leave you in surprise. All in all for being my first noon romance book it was great.

[Clyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting political cover-up novel. Frustrating to think things like this are possible, though I hope they don't really happen. I found myself continually frustrated with the events of the novel, as the main character was, which after a point was kind of detracting. It was a book I was always excited to continue to read to see how things were going to proceed.

[Mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was his second book and he did not dissapoint me with it. I like the AF angle to his books. This was a good read.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it when these guys just keep at it until they find the culprit!

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad mystery.

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a good book, but not spellbinding. The characters are well presented and the storyline is good. But it just lacks the oomph factor.

[Marianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good writing, I've enjoyed all the books I've read by this author.

[Logan Weatherly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fairly decent book. A little predictable at points but overall a good read.

[Rob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. Fast paced. The author knows his stuff about military procedures. Reminded me of Baldacci. It seemed to wrap up too quickly though. I wish it was longer.

[Elanor Hel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very confusing book that in my opinion was really boring and long.

[Jack Pearce · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an excellent book, in and of itself. However, if you read Davis' first book, The General, which was phenomenal, it is roughly the same story, just rewritten.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good. There were many twists and turns