A Memory Man Novel — by David Baldacci

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  Memory Man
  

  • Apr-2015
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  Book - 1
  

  Amos Decker's life changed forever—twice. The first time was on the gridiron. A big, towering athlete, he was the only person from his hometown of Burlington ever to go pro. But his career ended before it had a chance to begin. On his very ...

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  The Last Mile
  

  • Apr-2016
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  Book - 2
  

  In his #1 New York Times bestseller Memory Man, David Baldacci introduced the extraordinary detective Amos Decker-the man who can forget nothing. Now, Decker returns in a spectacular new thriller . . . THE LAST MILE Convicted murderer Melvin Mar...

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  The Fix
  

  • Apr-2017
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  Book - 3
  

  Amos Decker witnesses a murder just outside FBI headquarters. A man shoots a woman execution-style on a crowded sidewalk, then turns the gun on himself. Even with Decker's extraordinary powers of observation and deduction, the killing is baffling....

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  The Fallen
  

  • Apr-2018
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  Book - 4
  

  David Baldacci returns with the next blockbuster thriller in his #1 New York Times bestselling Memory Man series featuring detective Amos Decker--the man who can forget nothing. Amos Decker and his journalist friend Alex Jamison are visiting the h...

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  Redemption
  

  • Apr-2019
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  Book - 5
  

  Detective Amos Decker discovers that a mistake he made as a rookie detective may have led to deadly consequences in the latest Memory Man thriller in David Baldacci's #1 New York Times bestselling series. Amos Decker and his FBI partner Alex J...

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  Walk the Wire
  

  • Apr-2020
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  Book - 6
  

  Amos Decker -- the FBI consultant with a perfect memory -- returns to solve a gruesome murder in a booming North Dakota oil town in the newest thriller in David Baldacci's #1 New York Times bestselling Memory Man series. When Amos Decker and h...

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  Long Shadows
  

  • Oct-2022
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  Book - 7
  

  From the author of The 6:20 Man, "Memory Man" Amos Decker -- an FBI consultant with perfect recall -- delves into a bewildering double homicide in this new thriller in David Baldacci's #1 New York Times bestselling series.   ...

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Series Premise

The Memory Man series follows Amos Decker, a former detective turned FBI consultant with hyperthymesia (perfect recall). Each book features a complete high-stakes investigation, often involving cold cases or national threats, while Decker’s personal struggles and relationships continue to evolve.

Memory Man Series Reading Order

Publication order gives the best experience for the Memory Man series. Each book has a complete central mystery with its own resolution, while character relationships and ongoing personal developments carry across the volumes. Readers who jump ahead miss the progression of Decker’s emotional journey, key relationships, and references to past cases that add depth to later stories.

Explanation of reading order types

Memory Man Series Characters

Amos Decker is the central protagonist, a brilliant investigator with extraordinary memory. Recurring characters include his FBI partner Alex Jamison, his former colleague Mary Lancaster, and others who appear throughout the series.

Setting of the Memory Man Series

The series is set primarily in the United States, with stories moving between small towns, Washington D.C., and various cities where Decker’s cases take him.

Tone & Themes of the Memory Man Series

The tone is suspenseful and character-driven with strong procedural elements. Core themes include justice, trauma and memory, redemption, and the human cost of crime.

Is the Memory Man Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy intelligent thrillers with a unique protagonist, intricate investigations, and a strong blend of personal drama and suspense.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

This is a thriller series with moderate to high violence and descriptions of crime scenes. Language is generally mild with limited sexual content.

The Memory Man series follows Amos Decker as he solves difficult cases using his perfect recall while dealing with personal loss. With its blend of self-contained mysteries and continuing character arcs, it rewards readers who follow the books in sequence. David Baldacci’s focus on clever plotting and emotional depth defines the series.