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A string of gripping standalone mysteries followed, but it was the 1992 release of Along Came a Spider that elevated Patterson to superstar status. Introducing Alex Cross, a brilliant black police detective/forensic psychologist, the novel was the first installment in a series of bestselling thrillers that has proved to be a cash cow for the author and his publisher.
Examining Patterson's track record, it's obvious that he believes one good series deserves another…maybe even a third! In 2001, he debuted the Women's Murder Club with 1st to Die, a fast-paced thriller featuring four female crime fighters living in San Francisco—a homicide detective, a medical examiner, an assistant D.A., and a cub reporter. The successful series has continued with other numerically titled installments. Then, spinning off a set of characters from a previous novel (1998's When the Wind Blows), in 2005 he published Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment. Featuring a "flock" of genetically engineered flying children, the novel was a huge hit, especially with teen readers, and spawned a series of vastly popular fantasy adventures.
In addition to continuing his bestselling literary franchises, Patterson has also found time to co-author thrillers with other writers—including Peter de Jonge, Andrew Gross, Maxine Paetro, and Howard Roughan—and has even ventured into romance (Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas, Sam's Letters to Jennifer) and children's literature (santaKid). Writing at an astonishing pace, this prolific author has turned himself into a one-man publishing juggernaut, fulfilling his clearly stated ambition to become "the king of the page-turners."
Two of Patterson's Alex Cross mysteries (Along Came a Spider and Kiss the Girls) have been turned into films starring Morgan Freeman; in 2007, a weekly television series premiered, based on the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels.
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Posted October 13, 2012
I am reading this book now and i cant take my eyes out of it!
Its just that good!!!!
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Posted August 26, 2012
I just finished Maximum Ride and i didnt know what i hould read next NOW I KNOW!!!
14 out of 26 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 8, 2012
Im only 22% done with the boook and I cant put it down!!
6 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 28, 2012
This book was poorly written at best. No doubt that there is great potential for this bplot, but i feel that Patterson did not put his best effort into the construction, leaving it scattered and heartless.
5 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 19, 2013
Normally any book by James Patterson I am going to scoop up. This one was fast paced in first 2 chapters and then I got bored with it.
Took me 2 weeks to get thru it because I wasn't excited about picking it up.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 25, 2012
This book is amazing I can't put it down.
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Posted October 7, 2012
I haven't read the whole thing yet, but this is a good book so far, thank you James Patterson
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 30, 2012
The cover looks wonderful it gives you that suspense and mysterious feeling by looking at it! Hope it is good!
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 21, 2012
I am already in love with this book. Once I started reading I didn't want to stop. It saddened me when I came to the end and remembered that it was only the preview of the book. Can't wait to get the book!
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 7, 2013
This book takes you through the life of suspects in thier parents murder and thier challenges to prove who is innocent and who is not.
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Posted September 18, 2012
Hooked on it.
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Posted September 17, 2012
WHOA! The girl on the cover looks like ME slightly! As does maximum ride writen by the same author! This is starting to creep me out with all the similaritys to me. XD anywayI LOOOOOVVVVEEE books written by this author. If your looking for a good, exciteing, read then I suggest you pick this up!!!
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 15, 2012
Wow! Only read the free preview so far and totally hooked. Can't wait to read the rest of the book!
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Posted September 12, 2012
This is really good cant wait until it comes out
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Posted September 8, 2012
Can't wait for the real thing!
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Posted April 18, 2013
A thrilling murder mystery that anyone could read. One of the best books I have ever read!
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Posted March 11, 2013
I read it once upon a time ago...seeing it again made me go and do it again! Though confusing at parts, it resolves all your questions in the end! Not to mention James P is a wonderful author!
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Posted March 4, 2013
#35 any time after 4:00
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Posted March 3, 2013
Have not read this yet but i will
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Posted March 2, 2013
This book was amazing. I never thought that would happen. I loved the book. Full of different twists and moments. The ending. Eeeeeee! U have to read this book. The best one ever. The bad reviews mean NOTHING! Or the good. Its ur opinon. Dont let anyone tell u not to buy the book or to buy the book. Its your opinon i say agian. Yours. Have fun deciding! BYE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Overview
On the night Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, Tandy Angel knows just three things: 1) She was the last person to see her parents alive. 2) The police have no suspects besides Tandy and her three siblings. 3) She can't trust anyone--maybe not even herself. ...