The Memory Man (Amos Decker) series is a compelling police procedural series featuring Amos Decker, a detective with a unique skill set. David Baldacci describes Decker as “probably my quirkiest character.” Decker, an ex-American football player, suffered a traumatic brain injury during his career, resulting in hyperthymesia, which gives him perfect recall. Baldacci says this ability is “a terrific attribute for a detective but it’s also sort of an albatross around his neck because he’s got a lot of things in his past that he would rather forget.”

Decker works as an FBI consultant, driven by a determination to “find the truth and hold people who’ve done bad things accountable,” Baldacci says.

Decker is one of Baldacci’s most memorable characters, and the series is praised for its well-plotted mysteries that keep readers guessing.

Each book in the series contains a standalone mystery, so it is not essential to read them in order. However, to fully appreciate Amos’ character arc, it is recommended to read them sequentially.