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- 5The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly4.6#1
- 6The Breakdown by B.A. Paris4.2
- 7The Maidens: A Novel by Alex Michaelides4.1
- 8The Inmate by Freida McFadden4.4
- 9Ward D by Freida McFadden4.3
- 10Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
When the world's largest defense contractor hires a shadowy organization to manipulate two nations into conflict, the resulting chain of events threatens to spiral into World War III. Matt Pender and his team of specialists must navigate a deadly game of international deception where the stakes couldn't be higher and trust is a luxury no one can afford.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Whole Truth
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Closest match |
| The Housemaid's Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid Is Watching | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| The Poet | Michael Connelly | 4.5 | 1996 | 434 | Similar vibes |
| The Lincoln Lawyer | Michael Connelly | 4.6 | 2011 | 423 | Similar vibes |
| The Breakdown | B.A. Paris | 4.2 | 2018 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Maidens: A Novel | Alex Michaelides | 4.1 | 2021 | 335 | Similar vibes |
| The Inmate | Freida McFadden | 4.4 | 2024 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Ward D | Freida McFadden | 4.3 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Whole Truth?
The most similar books to The Whole Truth are The Housemaid, The Housemaid's Secret, The Housemaid Is Watching.
What should I read after The Whole Truth?
After finishing The Whole Truth, readers most commonly pick up The Housemaid next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by David Baldacci, such as The Edge.
Who writes books like David Baldacci?
Authors similar to David Baldacci include Freida McFadden, Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides.
What genre is The Whole Truth?
The Whole Truth is a Thriller novel by David Baldacci, published in 2008.
How long is The Whole Truth?
The Whole Truth varies in length depending on edition.
About The Whole Truth
Matt, I need a war.So begins David Baldacci's new book--a thriller unlike any he's written before. "Matt" is Mathew Pender, of Pender Associates--a shadowy organization that specializes in managing seemingly impossible situations for its clients. Sometimes, those services extend to managing--and creating--armed conflict. When Matt Pender is asked by his client--the largest defense contractor in the world--to manipulate two nations against each other, a shocking and surprising series of events are set in motion that will possibly bring the world to the brink of World War III.*In this epic thriller with a global backdrop, David Baldacci delivers all the twists and turns, compelling characters, and can't-put-it-down pacing that readers have come to expect from this master storyteller.