The Hit

In "The 23rd Midnight" by David Baldacci, master assassin Will Robie is tasked with tracking down rogue agent Jessica Reel, whose lethal skills match his own. As Robie delves into her betrayal, he discovers that her actions are intertwined with a more significant threat poised to impact the U.S. government and beyond. With the mission to bring her in, dead or alive, Robie must navigate a web of deception that challenges his own understanding of loyalty and danger.