is the best-selling author of dozens of novels for adults, plus a handful of books for kids and teens. His best-known titles are mystery novels starring FBI and Secret Service agents, and his plots run the spectrum from historical mystery to political thrillers. He's even written general fiction, romantic fiction, kidlit, and YA. If Baldacci is one of your favourite authors, but you listen faster than he can write, never fear! We’ve got you covered with some suggestions of 10 great authors like David Baldacci who write mysteries, thrillers, and fast-paced stories that you’ll love.
James Patterson may be the most obvious go-to, and he's a great choice if you want an author with a (very) deep backlist of books in a variety of genres and subgenres to marathon listen. He's best known for his and series, both of which are great picks if you love series and want to try Patterson's work. If you’d like to start out with a one shot, he's also the author of numerous standalone thrillers, and even romantic fiction! For a political thriller, pick up or try , if you're in the mood for an FBI thriller. Bonus: James Patterson also writes books for teens and kids, so you and the young listeners in your life can enjoy the same author.
