David Baldacci
David Baldacci, a best-selling author of legal and political thrillers, was born in Richmond, Virginia.
- Profession
- Author, Attorney
- From
- Richmond, Virginia
- Born
- August 5, 1960
- Years active
- 1996–present
Early life
Born in Richmond in 1960, Baldacci practiced law in Washington, D.C., while writing fiction on the side.
Career
His 1996 debut "Absolute Power" became a blockbuster, launching a career of dozens of best-selling thrillers translated into many languages.
Major achievements
He has sold well over 150 million copies worldwide and co-founded the Wish You Well literacy foundation.
Legacy
Baldacci is one of the world's most popular contemporary thriller writers.
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