Bestselling author heads to to Saugus library for virtual book discussion

Bestselling author David Baldacci will discuss his recent book, “Mercy,” the latest in Baldacci’s Atlee Pine series, at the Saugus Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 7-8 p.m.

For her entire life, FBI Special Agent Atlee Pine has been searching for her twin sister, Mercy, who was abducted at the age of 6 and never seen again. Now, after a perilous investigation that nearly proved fatal, Atlee has finally discovered proof that Mercy survived her abduction and escaped her captors many years ago.

Baldacci received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, and while practicing law, he turned to novel writing, taking three years to write his first novel “Absolute Power.” Published in 1996, it was an international best seller. Since then, Baldacci has published 40 best-selling novels for adults as well as seven novels for younger readers.

This is a free program but registration is required. Go to sauguspubliclibrary.org for the registration link. After you register, you’ll receive a link to the Zoom program.

The event is hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library in collaboration with Wellesley Books, Saugus Public Library and many other Massachusetts public libraries. Participants will be entered in a drawing for an autographed copy of "Mercy."

For information, contact the library at 781-231-4168, ext. 3107.