The Edge – David Baldacci

The Edge follows ex-Army Ranger Travis Devine as he’s thrust into a deadly puzzle in a quiet coastal town. When CIA operative Jenny Silkwell is murdered in rural Maine, Devine is tasked with retrieving her stolen secrets and uncovering her killer. The case seems straightforward—until he realizes the town’s tight-knit community hides layers of distrust and long-buried lies.

Devine must navigate a web of suspects, including Jenny’s siblings, each with their own secrets. Dak, her brother, is rebuilding the town’s economy, while Earl, a retired lobsterman, discovered her body. Alex, her sister, carries a shadowy past that could unravel everything. As Devine digs deeper, alliances shift, and every answer births new questions.

The town of Putnam becomes a character itself—its icy winters and isolated landscapes mirroring the cold, calculated mystery at its core. Baldacci masterfully balances high-stakes espionage with small-town claustrophobia, keeping readers guessing until the final pages.

Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the cost of truth drive the narrative, with Devine’s sharp mind and military precision tested at every turn. The novel explores how far people will go to protect secrets—and how easily trust can shatter.

Packed with twists, The Edge is a gripping sequel to The 6:20 Man , cementing Devine as a standout protagonist in Baldacci’s thriller universe.