David Baldacci never seems to disappoint! Long Road to Mercy is the start of a series featuring Atlee Pine, the most compelling and unusual heroine he has yet to introduce. The beautiful setting for this thrilling mystery is the Grand Canyon, and it is fascinating how Baldacci uses this real life landmark to bring the adventure to a close. You will also enjoy the warm friendship between Atlee and her surprising assistant. You will want to read more.Publisher description:
Atlee Pine, an FBI special agent assigned to the remote wilds of the western United States. Ever since her twin sister was abducted by a notorious serial killer at age five, Atlee has spent her life hunting down those who hurt others. And she's the best at it. She could be one of the Bureau's top criminal profilers, if she didn't prefer catching criminals in the vast wilderness of the West to climbing the career ladder in the D.C. office. Her chosen mission is a lonesome one--but that suits her just fine. Now, Atlee is called in to investigate the mutilated carcass of a mule found in the Grand Canyon--and hopefully, solve the disappearance of its rider. But this isn't the only recent disappearance. In fact, it may be just the first clue, the key to unraveling a rash of other similar missing persons cases in the canyon.