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The Christmas Wedding - Free Preview: The First 23 Chapters [NOOK Book]
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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.
Anonymous
Posted December 8, 2011
This book was very good, but the 79 pages of the free preview went by too quick. I liked the free preview a lot and I am considering getting the full book eventually!
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 29, 2011
Having only read the first 23 chapters it is difficult to give a full review. Maybe I will pay for the other half of the book when I have more funds. From what I have read it is funny and quite unbelievable that three grown men of sound mind would stand in line beside the minister and not know if he was going to be the groom....only time will tell if I purchase the other chapters!!
6 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 30, 2011
Thrilling, compelling, funny...a true love story.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 24, 2011
I enjoyed the book very much. It was a surprise as I hadn't thought I would enjoy James Patterson this much. I am looking forward to spending time with more.
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 18, 2011
This is a quick read that was mildly entertaining. Thought it might be more of a holiday read, but not really the case.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 12, 2012
The first 23 chapters of this book were great. I have to say I was disappointed that it was not the whole book. It was on the free book list and didn't say that it was a partial book. I have not purchased the book yet to find out how it ends. Probably won't fall for the free book gimic again.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 9, 2012
When i got this i didnt realize it was mot the whole book, now ii know and payday isnt until Friday..4 more days until i can continue... GREAT BOOK, its got happy and its got those moments u will want a box of tissues..cant wait to finish this book =)
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 28, 2011
for only getting a free trial...thought it was good, now if only the real book was a free be, then I would be happier. was just starting to get involved
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 19, 2011
Although I found this interesting enough to read it lacked Christmas spirit and the usual Patterson suspense.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 25, 2011
Best book i ever seen
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 18, 2011
I couldn't wait to finish the book
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 13, 2012
The kind of book I really enjoy reading...
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Posted May 8, 2012
Can't wait to get the rest of the book, it was great
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Posted May 6, 2012
Prity gud boke sew farr
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Posted April 2, 2012
I found the first taste interesting, I'll probably continue the story
just to see what happens.
Anonymous
Posted March 23, 2012
What I read was okay. I want an entire book. I don't like to start a book and not be able to finish it because only part is available. At this point I've lost interest in getting the ending
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Posted March 11, 2012
REALLY AWESOME FOR JUST 23 CHAPTERS!HAVE TO READ NEXT BOOK
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Posted February 7, 2012
cannot tell
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Posted February 6, 2012
I havent even read it just herd about ot from my mom abd my mema
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Posted February 4, 2012
I found this preview an easy read. Enjoyed the chapters featuring each family member--gave insight into their "reality" vs main character's view of her fammily. Will have to get the rest of the book to find out who she marries.
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Overview
The tree is decorated, the cookies are baked, and the packages are wrapped, but the biggest celebration this Christmas is Gaby Summerhill's wedding. Since her husband died three years ago, Gaby's four children have drifted apart, each consumed by the turbulence of their own lives. They haven't celebrated Christmas together since their father's death, but when Gaby announces that she's getting married--and that the groom will remain a secret until the wedding day--she may finally be able to bring them home for the holidays.But the wedding isn't Gaby's only surprise--she has one more gift for her children, and it could change all their lives forever. ...