Michelle Maxwell has just wrecked her promising career at the Secret Service. Against her instincts, she let a presidential candidate out of her sight for the briefest moment and the man whose safety was her responsibility vanished into thin air.

​Sean King knows how the younger agent feels. Eight years earlier, the hard-charging Secret Service agent allowed his attention to be diverted for a split second. And the candidate he was protecting was gunned down before his eyes. Now Michelle and Sean are about to see their destinies converge.

Drawn into a maze of lies, secrets, and deadly coincidences, the two discredited agents uncover a shocking truth: that the separate acts of violence that shattered their lives were really a long time in the making—and are a long way from over.

Split Second is the first book in the King & Maxwell Series by bestselling author David Baldacci. This gripping thriller follows the story of former Secret Service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell as they investigate a murder case that hits close to home. With unexpected twists and turns, Split Second keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. This large paperback edition is a must-read for fans of Baldacci's work and anyone who loves a good mystery.