In the newest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci, the 6:20 Man is leaving U.S soil―this time drawn into a storm of billion‑dollar secrets and international power plays that could shatter the world order.
When fearless war correspondent Theresa Lee is shot on a storm-swept Manhattan street and the man she was meeting, Bill Walker, vanishes, the 6:20 Man, aka former Army Ranger turned federal investigator Travis Devine, is called in. Theresa is an investigative journalist, Walker a legendary analyst for the Five Eyes alliance that gathers intelligence that could topple governments around the world. A professional hit team has tried to silence one and snatched the other―and Devine has to find out why.
From New York’s glass‑and‑steel canyons to the glittering harbors of Australia, Devine is pulled into the orbit of the Woolwine empire―an Australian dynasty whose fortune makes them more powerful than some nations. Partnering with Anais Jones, a driven, Sydney-based homicide detective, he uncovers a lethal convergence of rogue intelligence operations, Russian mobsters, compromised prisons, and a quiet campaign to redraw the global balance of power.
To stop a conspiracy fueled by weaponized data and manufactured truths, Devine will have to untangle a love story that may be a lie, a rescue that may have been conjured, and a billionaire’s ambition with a body count. In a world where enemies wear the faces of allies, the only currency that matters is information―and the 6:20 Man is running out of time to keep it all from crashing down.
David Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. (Much later, when David thanked her for being the spark that ignited his writing career, she revealed that she’d given him the notebook to keep him quiet, "because every mom needs a break now and then.”)
David published his first novel, Absolute Power, in 1996; the feature film adaptation followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 52 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers, and several have been adapted for film and television. David has also published seven novels for younger readers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with over 200 million copies sold worldwide.
In addition to being a prolific writer, David is a devoted philanthropist, and his greatest efforts are dedicated to his family’s Wish You Well Foundation®. Established by David and his wife, Michelle, the Wish You Well Foundation supports family and adult literacy programs in the United States.
A lifelong Virginian, David is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia School of Law.
All In by David Baldacci is the latest installment in the 6:20 Man series, following Travis Devine as he heads overseas and gets caught up in an international conspiracy involving a murdered journalist, a missing intelligence analyst, powerful billionaires, rogue intelligence operations, and secrets that could have global consequences. This time, Travis finds himself in Australia working alongside Sydney homicide detective Anais Jones as they try to uncover who is behind it all.
Overall, this was a great book and I enjoyed being back with Travis Devine. There were plenty of twists, action, and secrets to uncover, and I liked seeing Travis take on a case that went beyond the U.S. The story kept me interested and I definitely wanted to see how everything would come together.
That said, there were some moments that felt slow for me, and the pacing dragged a bit in places. It kept me from loving it as much as some of the other books in the series.
Still, a solid thriller and a good addition to the 6:20 Man series. I’ll definitely keep reading Travis Devine’s story!
David Baldacci seems to always deliver a good, suspenseful story. He does so again with All ln, the fourth book in the 6:20 Man Series. I have enjoyed all the books in this series with former Army Ranger Travis Devine who now works as a federal investigator. If you have not read this series, start with book one –The 6:20 Man, 2022. This time the story is primarily set in Australia and concerns the theme of AI and Data Centers, both hot topics in current news cycles, so I looked forward to reading this novel. Devine’s joins DS Anais Jones in Sydney to help solve the case of a reporter and an Australian government agent attacked in NYCity. The reporter is only barely alive, and the agent washes ashore at an exclusive dock near Sydney. What is the connection, and why kill a man who was already dying of cancer? The relationship between Devine and DS Jones builds with the story. She may be a cop in Sydney, but the body count and the government push back leaves DS Jones with nowhere to go. Devine’s more rouge approach to problems pulls the less experienced cop into a great deal of danger. Typical Baldacci fare. The theme of this thriller is fresh and frankly chilling. The wealthy family of the dead agent reminds the reader where the real power in the world lives. All In is another Baldacci winner for me. I am giving it a 4 of 5 because I think that parts of the book drug while Baldacci moves the reader on to the next revelation. Overall, I recommend this book. In fact, I love this entire series. My rating: 4 of 5 This ARC title was provided by Netgalley.com at no cost, and I am providing an unbiased review. All In will be published on November 10, 2026.
Another blockbuster for Baldacci with plenty of action, suspense and a touch of romance at the end. Baldacci really makes us think about how dangerous data centers and AI can be without being monitored. I really enjoyed the Australian setting and felt that this was a great setting for this book. You will find plenty of twists and turns that will fuel your need to keep on reading. While this is the 4th in the series, it can be read as a standalone, but it does help to see the character development in each of the books. While an investigator reporter was arguing with a gentleman, an intelligence operative, four masked man come upon them and tazze the gentleman, scoop him up and threw him into a van. Before the reporter could run, they shot her and left her dead. Travis Devine, a former Army Ranger now a DHS agent is asked to investigate this attempted murder and kidnapping. He is sent to Australia to follow-up with he kidnapped victim family. While there Travis is introduced to Anais Jones, who will be his liaison with the Australian Police. This is when the book really starts to explode with action, especially the connection between Travis and Anais. I could have finished this book in one day but then it would be done. I really enjoy this series and David Baldacci writing. I highly recommend this book to any reader. Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review. (5 stars)
All In is the fourth book in the 6:20 Man Series, featuring former Army Ranger Travis Devine., who now works as a federal investigator. The book takes off quickly as Divine is tasked with investigating an attack in New York City that leave an investigative journalist near death and a key business analyst kidnapped. The investigation quickly takes a sharp turn, requiring Devine to go to Australia to find new leads on the case with no answers.
Once "down under" the action moves quickly. Devine finds himself caught in the middle of Australian law agencies while uncovering new twists and turns. Devine joins forces with DS Anais Jones, a local officer, to help try to solve the case. All fingers point to the Woolwine Corporation, a massive corporate enterprise deep in investments in AI, machine learning, data centers, and cybersecurity.
Various sub-plots emerge about the Woolwine family, and their ties to possible bad actors from Russia and the Middle East. Devine and Jones try to sort through the bureaucracy with each turn leading to more danger and action.
A timely novel with very scary implications, All In is a good choice if you like action adventure thrillers with a smattering of today's headlines thrown in.
I enjoyed the book and give it 5/5 stars.
I want to thank the author, Grand Central Publishing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this new work.
David Baldacci delivers another fast-paced, exciting, and thoroughly satisfying thriller with All In.
When an investigative journalist is shot on the streets of New York City and the man with her is kidnapped, Travis Devine is asked by his boss to look into the attack. The case takes an unexpected turn when the kidnapped man, an intelligence expert, turns up dead at an exclusive dock in Australia. Devine is sent there to investigate, and the mystery quickly becomes far more complicated than it first appeared.
I especially enjoyed the introduction of Anais Jones and the depth she brought to the story. Her developing relationship with Devine added another dimension, and I enjoyed watching the two of them work together to unravel the case. The Australian setting was also a great choice, providing a fresh and compelling backdrop for the story.
The plot is filled with twists and turns that keep you guessing, and I particularly enjoyed the AI theme. It was fascinating and educational while also being more than a little frightening in its implications.
Fast-moving, suspenseful, and engaging from beginning to end, All In is another clear winner from Baldacci!
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an advance copy of this book. I am voluntarily leaving this honest, personal, and unbiased review.
Travis Devine is back in the 4th book in the 6:20 Man series by David Baldacci. This book starts off with two people being attacked on the street of New York with one being shot and the other thrown in a van. The person shot ends up in the hospital, but is wounded enough where she is in a coma and can't communicate to give details. The other person's body shows up in the Sydney Harbor, half way around the world, less than 24 hours later. Travis Devine must work to find why the people were attacked and one killed. He starts in NY but is eventually told to pack up and go to Australia.
Baldacci does a great job of weaving the story together and building the relationship between Devine and DS Jones. Nobody is safe in this book and there is a much higher body count than previous books. Baldacci does find a way to pull at the heart strings a bit by putting a family storyline for Devine into the novel and makes him feel more human.
Overall, it was a great read but for some reason felt like the story was running in the same circles most of the story and not really moving anywhere until near the end.
I give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars
Thank you NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review and opinion.
When an investigative journalist is murdered on the street in New York City and the intelligence operative she was with abducted, it falls to the 6:20 man, former Army ranger turned DHS agent Travis Devine, to investigate. His probe takes him to Australia, where the involvement of the country’s richest family and outside forces endanger the balance of power in the world.
This is the fourth installment in the 6:20 man series. It is the first I have read and works well as a stand-alone.
I am not typically a fan of espionage stories because they are usually over the top. This one is not and, for the most part, is very believable. The theme is highly relevant to our present times and very scary.
Baldacci is a talented storyteller, and I couldn't put this book down. Fast-paced and suspenseful, it is a compelling read. I also gained insight into international intelligence and the ongoing battle for AI superiority. Devine’s personal story and relationships add a touch of humanity to what is essentially a great mystery-espionage narrative, as well as a cautionary tale for our times.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @GrandCentralPub for the DRC.
The previous three **6:20 Man** books were very good and kept me interested from beginning to end, but *All In* just didn’t hold my attention in the same way. I found myself putting it down more often than I wanted to pick it up—but I did finish it.
I consider myself fairly savvy when it comes to AI, but there was just too much unnecessary wordiness, and the story seemed to jump around more than necessary, making it difficult to follow at times. For me, this was certainly not Baldacci’s best.
In *All In*, our hero, Travis Devine, is tasked with investigating the murder of an American intelligence expert and the attempted murder of an investigative journalist. His investigation leads him to Australia, where he becomes involved with one of the richest and most powerful families in the country, whose primary businesses involve AI.
There are good guys, bad guys, and plenty of characters somewhere in between, along with the obligatory love interest. It wasn’t a bad read, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the first three books in the series for me. Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the advance copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
David Baldacci delivers another fast-paced and satisfying installment with All In, the latest book in the 6:20 Man series. I have long enjoyed Baldacci’s different series, and this one continues his strong track record for writing exciting, engaging thrillers. Travis Devine remains one of my favorite Baldacci characters, and I especially enjoyed the introduction of Anais Jones. Their developing relationship added depth to the story, and I liked watching them work together to solve the case. The Australian setting was also a strong choice and gave the book a fresh, compelling backdrop. This was the kind of read I could have finished in a day, but I wanted to savor it like a delicious dessert. I’m already looking forward to the next installment in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the ARC.
All In is an immensely readable book covering a multitude of topics —— divorce, murder, terminal cancer, family relations and dynamics, immense wealth, AI, investigative journalism, etc. The action, of which there is plenty, takes place mainly in New York and Australia with the primary character from the Department of Homeland Security office of special projects. His skills and dealings with people throughout the novel are remarkable. I can wholeheartedly recommend this novel to all readers with the warning that one may lose sleep trying to uncover those responsible for the misdeeds and also because of the frightening threat of what uncontrolled AI is capable of doing. I thank Mr. Baldacci for another excellent novel along with NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this novel prior to publication.
Another fabulous read in the Travis Devine, 6:20 man series. When an investigative journalist is shot on the streets of NYC while with another man who was kidnapped at t BB e scene, Devine's boss asks him to look into the attack. When the kidnapped AI specialist floats up along a popular tourist dock in Australia, Devine is sent to try and find out what he can about the shooters. The dead man, Bill Walker, had family ties to an Australian billionaire who is trying to incorporate AI data sharing into his portfolio. Great story and Travis is always top shelf. Characters,are greatly defined. The story has twists and turns that you will not see coming and will keep you rapidly page flipping. Superb mystery with absolutely intriguing side stories. 5 stars all the way. Come back to
I think some authors are phoning it in instead of taking the time to think through the plot and actually come up with a good story, interesting characters, and solid writing. This is a good example.
I’ll struggle through up to 25% of a book before I give up, but that’s about my limit. I gave this one that long, started to give up, and then decided to push a little further. No luck.
The *6:20 Man* books have gone from “a pretty good thriller” (#1), to an OK thriller (#2), to a meh thriller (#3), and this one just isn’t worth my time (#4).
Maybe Mr. Baldacci is getting tired of his own characters? My advice: take a break and come back when you’ve got another good one. I have faith in you.
Thank you NetGalley for the early access. I wish I had better news to share.
My favorite thing about a David Baldacci book is that the plots are complex enough to keep the books from feeling formulaic, yet told in a way that are easy enough to digest and enjoy. In All In, we meet Travis Devine again, this time in Australia as he investigates a kidnapping/homicide and attempted homicide with ties to the country's wealthiest family. I was hooked from the very first chapter, and the pacing was mostly consistent all the way through with a few lulls. I enjoyed that this was set mostly in Australia with new (to me) complexities of government and politics. Thinking about AI and data centers in this context is terrifying! Overall, a solid Baldacci read.
Thank you Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC!
Impressive! While I have enjoyed other Baldacci novels, this was my first in the 6:20 Man series and it was great! Even without knowing the whole 6:20 Man backstory, this novel works as a standalone. It is exceptionally timely (if frightening), diving deeply into AI and data, as well as the upending of international relations globally. The personal elements of the story help round out the characters, and in no way detract from the pacing or action. It's a winner and I will certainly be going back to read the first three books in the series.
This book is the fourth installment of the story of Travis Devine. He ends up in Australia dealing with an ultrarich family and the Russian mob in seeking to solve a murder and attempted murder. The book is fast paced and an engaging read. I look forward to the next installment in the series.
I received a free Kindle copy of this book courtesy of publisher with the understanding that I would post a review on Goodreads, Net Galley, Amazon, and my fiction book review blog.
I am always down for a Baldacci thriller, though this one was a little slow for me. I felt like it just didn't take off as much as I would have hoped. Maybe it was my own timing with the story. Once it did get going I really enjoyed it just took a while. The setting of Australia added a twist. Overall a good story.
Thank you to David Baldacci, NetGalley, and Grand Central Publishing for providing me with an advanced reading copy.
Another good addition to the 6:20 Man series! Action-packed from the first to last page with international intrigue, family drama, and a bit of romance thrown in for keeping us ready for the next in the series. Sturdy enough to read as a standalone, this one is full of thrills and chills.
Thanks to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC.