Total Control

This book is not purchasable in your country. Please select another book.

Listen to a sample

What to expect

Set in the cold-blooded world of high-tech espionage, Total Control was David Baldacci's enthralling second novel. It became a New York Times bestseller, cementing Baldacci as a worldwide bestselling author of non-stop action fiction.

With an exclusive new introduction from the author.

'Baldacci is the master of American detective stories' – Jeffrey Archer


*****

Total control. You’ll kill to keep it . . .

A RISING STAR.

Jason Archer is a young executive at a world-leading technology conglomerate. Determined to give his wife and daughter the best of everything, he enters into a deadly game of cat and mouse.

A GRIEVING WIDOW.

When a plane plummets into the Virginia countryside, Sidney Archer is devastated by the loss of her husband. But then she learns the job interview Jason was flying to never existed, and everything changes. Suddenly there is no one she can trust.

A RACE FOR THE TRUTH.

A suspicious air crash investigation team, a tenacious veteran FBI agent and the threads of a sinister plot all beg the question: what really happened to Jason Archer?

Perfect for fans of the Travis Devine and Atlee Pine series, Total Control is a breathtaking thrill ride of non-stop action and suspense from international bestselling author David Baldacci.

*****

KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI.

'One of the world's thriller masters' – Daily Mail

'Baldacci is still peerless' – The Sunday Times

'One of the all-time best thriller authors' – Lisa Gardner, author of One Step Too Far

'Baldacci delivers, every time!' – Lisa Scottoline, author of What Happened to the Bennetts

'A master storyteller' – Associated Press

'Baldacci cuts everyone's grass – Grisham's, Ludlum's, even Patricia Cornwell's – and more than gets away with it' – People

Critics Review

Baldacci is the master of American detective stories
Jeffrey Archer, author of the William Warwick novels
The talented Baldacci proves to be as adept in this new venture as he is in his contemporary-set novels
Financial Times on One Good Deed
David Baldacci has readers the world over flocking for more
Jane Harper, author of The Dry
Baldacci keeps things moving at express-train speed
Daily Express

User Reviews

Book 2.0
Narration 2.0
2.0
2.0
normally love this author but had to give up halfway as nothing seemed to be happening!
Cm6386 03/10/2025

About xigxag

Experience the best audiobooks with xigxag, an innovative and user-friendly audiobook platform designed for seamless discovery, purchase, and enjoyment of your favorite titles. Our flexible pricing model offers bestselling audiobooks for less, providing affordable prices and the best audiobook deals without requiring a subscription. Perfect for gifting, xigxag also features convenient audiobook gift cards and in-app audiobook gifting options.

 

Beyond the listening experience, xigxag stands as an exciting alternative to big tech, embodying a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. As the only B Corp certified UK audiobook service, we ensure a guilt-free listening experience from a leader in audiobook innovation.

 

Effortlessly search audiobooks, access honest audiobook reviews that evaluate both the content and narration, and easily discover hidden gems. Whether you prefer to download or stream top audiobook titles, xigxag provides the best possible listening experience anytime, anywhere, on the UK’s best independent audiobook app. Discover the future of audiobooks today.