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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 June 2, 2011
It was a GREAT start 2 the book.....wish i had the whole thing now!!!
38 out of 47 people found this review helpful.
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Posted August 21, 2011
A great book about two kids who are tried as a witch and a wizard. An exciting book that keeps you wondering whats going to come next. I highly recommend this book!
35 out of 40 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 17, 2009
enjoyed reading the first few chapters-quick read and would be good for most ages. anxious to continue reading it when it comes out!
19 out of 27 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 28, 2011
Its really cool and interesting at the ssame time
11 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 14, 2012
Well it does say free PREVIEW so yeah i read the whole abd its great so i recommend it to everyone!
10 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 15, 2011
I+wish+that+book+was+longer+could+read+any+day.
10 out of 25 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 12, 2012
This book has the perfect combo of fantasy and suspense!
9 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 6, 2011
Should i get it i know its a preveiw but should i get the free preveiw or pay money for the whole book????????????????
9 out of 22 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 18, 2011
Its not for 11 year olds because i really dont understand it but when im older i will read it again. So if you are 11 or under its not for you.
7 out of 20 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 27, 2011
Some of my freind read this book and say it is a great book so im going to look at this author and see if he is a good one for me
6 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 6, 2012
This review covers the preview only. The writing seems directed towards Harry Potter fans (not a bad thing!) and focuses on the brother and sister who are wizard and witch, but do not realize their powers until their family is threatened by an oppressive government. The preview contained the first 100 pages (including cover, chapters, etc.), and I plan to buy the entire book to see where it leads.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 7, 2011
Is the whole thing free or only part of it?
5 out of 21 people found this review helpful.
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Posted August 27, 2011
I'm somewhat disappointed with the Witch and Wizard. Good premise but it lacks a punch. There is a story there but Patterson just doesn't grab the reader, not enough to keep you in the story. Sorry but will not be getting the next book.
5 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 7, 2012
I LOVE JAMES PAATTERSON! This book was great! A little bit different, but still a fun read. If you liked Max, then you will like the Allgoods.
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 5, 2012
I love this book!!!!!! I wish i could be a witch but not with the one that is the one after me. Cant wait to read the gift.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 22, 2012
Whats with all the hi' s?
4 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 13, 2012
I am so mad thoight this was the whole book but just a couple of chapters and they arnt that long i mean it james patterson he has like the shortest chapters in the world
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 18, 2012
I really like this book and if you do and you want to see what happens next you should read the gift. It is the continueation to the witch and the wizard
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 16, 2012
I Also Recommend:
I absolutly LOVE this book. James Patterson has really show the world a new kind of magic. This definitly deserves more than just 5 stars. Trust me you will NOT regret reading this book!
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 16, 2012
I have never read anything like it you cant put it down
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Overview
The world is changing: the government has seized control of every aspect of society, and now, kids are disappearing. For 15-year-old Wisty and her older brother Whit, life turns upside down when they are torn from their parents one night and slammed into a secret prison for no reason they can comprehend. The New Order, as it is known, is clearly trying to suppress Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Being a Normal Teenager. But while trapped in this totalitarian nightmare, Wisty and Whit discover they have incredible powers they'd never dreamed of. Can this newly minted witch and wizard master their skills in time to save themselves, their parents--and maybe the world?