The Finisher (Vega Jane, Book 1)

The #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy novel for all ages by master storyteller David Baldacci

SHE WILL NOT BREAKVega Jane was always told no one could leave the town of Wormwood. She was told there was nothing outside but a forest filled with danger and death. And she always believed it -- until the night she saw Quentin Herms run away.Vega knows Quentin didn't just leave -- he was chased. And he left behind a trail of clues that point to a dark conspiracy at the heart of Wormwood. To follow the clues will attract the attention of influential people willing to kill to keep their secrets. If Vega wants to stay safe, she just needs to keep her head down and her mouth shut. There's only one problem -- Vega Jane never walks away from a fight.Master storyteller David Baldacci introduces an unforgettable heroine who must think fast, hit hard, and defy all odds to uncover the truth.

David Baldacci left a well-established law practice in Washington, D.C. to become one of the world’s bestselling authors, with his books published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, and over 110 million copies in print. His first novel, Absolute Power, was made into a movie starring Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman. Since then he has written 25 novels, all of which have been national and international bestsellers. Baldacci’s King & Maxwell series was made into a TV series and premiered on the TNT Network in June 2013. His forthcoming novel for adults, King & Maxwell, will be released by Grand Central Publishing on November 19, 2013. In 2012, Baldacci wrote the screenplay for and co-produced Wish You Well; the film, adapted from his bestselling novel of the same title, stars Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn, Josh Lucas and Mackenzie Foy. His most recent book for young readers, Day of Doom, the final book in the bestselling multi-platform The 39 Clues®: Cahills vs. Vespers story arc, was published by Scholastic in March 2013. In 2011, Baldacci became a member of the prestigious Kindle Million Club. While he is involved with several philanthropic organizations, his greatest efforts are dedicated to his family’s Wish You Well Foundation®. Established by Baldacci and his wife, Michelle, the Wish You Well Foundation supports family and adult literacy in the United States by fostering and promoting the development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs.