Zero Day by David Baldacci kicks off the high-octane John Puller series with a gripping mix of military precision, murder mystery, and political intrigue.
John Puller is a war hero and elite military investigator with a reputation for getting to the truth. When a family is found brutally murdered in a remote West Virginia town, Puller is dispatched to handle what seems like a routine investigation. But things take a dark and unexpected turn.
Teaming up with local detective Samantha Cole, Puller begins to uncover a web of secrets that go far beyond a single murder. As more bodies turn up and strange details come to light, it becomes clear they’re dealing with something far more sinister—an operation that could endanger national security.
With a ticking clock, layers of deception, and a plot that hits close to home, Puller must rely on his instincts, experience, and even personal connections to stop a looming disaster.
This is Baldacci at his sharpest—fast-paced, tightly plotted, and packed with the kind of suspense that keeps you turning the pages late into the night.
