Simple Genius

Simple Genius
Hardcover edition
AuthorDavid Baldacci
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe third book in the King and Maxwell (book series)
GenreThriller novel
PublisherGrand Central Publishing
Publication date
April 24, 2007
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint, e-book, audiobook
Pages420 (Hardcover edition)
ISBN978-0446580342
Preceded byHour Game 
Followed byFirst Family 

Simple Genius is a thriller novel by American writer David Baldacci initially published on April 24, 2007 by Grand Central Publishing.[1][2][3][4] It topped the New York Times bestseller list for the week ending April 28, 2007.[5]

Simple Genius was described by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as "simply entertaining."[6] Simple Genius continues the story of the characters Michelle Maxwell and Sean King from its predecessors, Split Second and Hour Game, and combines themes such as "quantum computers, protective codes, breaking those codes, the CIA, psychological demons, and even buried treasure."[6]

  1. ^ "SImple Genius". Kirkus Reviews. 2007-04-01. Archived from the original on 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  2. ^ "Simple Genius". Booklist. 2007-05-01. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  3. ^ "Simple Genius (audiobook)". Booklist. 2007-09-15. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  4. ^ "Simple Genius". Publishers Weekly. 2007-03-26. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  5. ^ "Best Seller". New York Times. May 20, 2007. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  6. ^ a b Carlin, Karen (May 13, 2007). "'Simple Genius' by David Baldacci – Complex thriller pays off for readers at finish". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on 2008-04-05. Retrieved 2008-01-05.