David Baldacci (born August 5, 1960) is a bestselling American novelist.

Biographie

David Baldacci was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. A graduate of Henrico High School, he received a B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University and a law degree from the University of Virginia, after which he practised law for nine years in Washington, D.C.

Baldacci began writing stories as a child, when his mother gave him a notebook in which to record them. He wrote for more than two decades, penning short stories and later screenplays without much success. While practising law, he turned to novel writing, taking three years to write Absolute Power. Published in 1996, it was an international best seller. He has since published 25 additional best selling novels for adults as well as three novels for children.

Baldacci and his wife, Michelle, are the co-founders of the Wish You Well Foundation, which works to combat illiteracy in the United States. Baldacci became involved with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society after his sister, author Sharon Baldacci, was diagnosed with MS.

Baldacci resides in Vienna, Virginia with his wife and their two teenagers.

He is of Italian descent.