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The Black Book (A Black Book Thriller 1) by [James Patterson]

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The Black Book (A Black Book Thriller 1) Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 3: A Billy Harney Thriller

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'A total page-turner that will keep you guessing from start to terrifying finish' KARIN SLAUGHTER
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How can you prove your innocence when you can't remember the crime?

Being a cop runs in Billy Harney's family. The son of Chicago's Chief of Detectives whose twin sister, Patti, also followed in their father's footsteps, Billy would give up everything for the job - including his life.

After a brutal shooting, Billy is left for dead alongside his tempestuous former partner and an ambitious assistant district attorney. But somehow Billy survives - and is charged with double murder.

Billy remembers nothing about the shooting. Retracing his steps to find proof of his innocence, he discovers the existence of a little black book that he suspects contains the truth that will either set him free, or confirm his worst fears...
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'The Black Book has more twists than a Formula One race, and the pace is just as fast. Deeply rooted characters, a touch of humour, and a climax nobody can see coming - it's vintage Patterson.' Brad Taylor, author of the Pike Logan series

'The plot twists will give you whiplash' Washington Post

'Brilliantly twisty . . . Many readers will agree with Patterson that this is the "best book [he's] written in 25 years".' Publisher's Weekly

'The mystery is authentic, the lead-up genuinely suspenseful' Kirkus
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Don't miss the thrilling sequel, The Red Book, available now

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418 pages
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Cornerstone Digital
Publication date

4 May 2017
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It's almost as thrilling to see a writer like James Patterson at the top of his game as it is to read The Black Book – a total page-turner that will keep you guessing from start to terrifying finish. -- Karin Slaughter

The Black Book has more twists than a Formula One race, and the pace is just as fast. Deeply rooted characters, a touch of humour, and a climax nobody can see coming – it's vintage Patterson. -- Brad Taylor, author of the Pike Logan series

The plot twists will give you whiplash . . . an engaging read ― Washington Post

Brilliantly twisty ... Many readers will agree with Patterson that this is the "best book [he's] written in 25 years". ― Publishers Weekly

The mystery is authentic, the lead-up genuinely suspenseful ― Kirkus --This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. The creator of Alex Cross, he has produced more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. He lives in Florida with his family. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

Review

It's almost as thrilling to see a writer like James Patterson at the top of his game as it is to read The Black Book – a total page-turner that will keep you guessing from start to terrifying finish. -- Karin Slaughter

The Black Book has more twists than a Formula One race, and the pace is just as fast. Deeply rooted characters, a touch of humour, and a climax nobody can see coming – it's vintage Patterson. -- Brad Taylor, author of the Pike Logan series

The plot twists will give you whiplash . . . an engaging read ― Washington Post

Brilliantly twisty ... Many readers will agree with Patterson that this is the "best book [he's] written in 25 years". ― Publishers Weekly

The mystery is authentic, the lead-up genuinely suspenseful ― Kirkus --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

Book Description

A gripping stand-alone thriller from bestselling author James Patterson --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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James Patterson --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

From the Back Cover

How can you prove your innocence when you can't remember the crime?

Being a cop runs in Billy Harney's family. The son of Chicago's Chief of Detectives whose twin sister, Patti, also followed in their father's footsteps, there's nothing Billy won't give up for the job, including his life.

After a brutal shooting, Billy is left for dead alongside his tempestuous former partner and an ambitious assistant district attorney out for blood. But somehow Billy survives. He remembers nothing about the events leading up to the shootout and is charged with double murder.

Desperate to clear his name, Billy retraces his steps to get to the bottom of what happened. When he discovers the existence of a little black book that everyone who's anyone in Chicago will stop at nothing to get their hands on, Billy suspects it contains the truth that will either set him free... or confirm his worst fears. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HFV2BSU
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cornerstone Digital; 1st edition (4 May 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5764 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 418 pages

Best Sellers Rank: 1,241 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 63 in Serial Killer Thrillers
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David Ellis is a judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of nine novels of crime fiction, as well as five books co-authored with James Patterson.
In December, 2014, Dave was sworn in as the youngest-serving Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District.
Dave currently lives outside Chicago with his wife and three children.
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James Patterson
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JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 375 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades – the Alex Cross, Women’s Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels – and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers.
James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, I Funny, Treasure Hunters, Dog Diaries and Max Einstein series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author of adult fiction in UK libraries for the past eleven years in a row. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.
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The actual author seemed to suffer from memory loss

Reviewed in Australia on 2 August 2021

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as he/she repeated the same phrases several times in succeeding chapters. This made the writing seem particularly amateurish and certainly not like a book by James Patterson. If it wasn't for the brilliant ending, I would have awarded it no stars. But is it worth reading just for the ending, I suggest not?

Wendy Sheridan-Smith

Twists and Turns

Reviewed in Australia on 8 April 2022

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A good mystery surprises you and a great one confounds you. Consider me confounded. Patterson kept me tripping over red herrings until the end.

Kindle Customer

Reviewed in Australia on 14 January 2018

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I bought this book 9mths ago and forgot about it because i was suffering from James Patterson fatigue, figured it will take an amazing book to bring me back. Wow what a book!!!! I just could not put it down. The surprises just kept coming and an ending i did not see coming.

The writing was epic and the dialogue was amazing. Such an amazing read.

Reviewed in Australia on 15 October 2018

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This book has so many twists and turns and just when you think you have it figured it throws for a loop - it was an amazing and a riveting book I sincerely hope that there will be more in the lives of Billy Harney and his sister Pattie

I love your books

Reviewed in Australia on 7 October 2018

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I read this book with no expectations but in the end I couldn't put it down. I really loved it. Great read.

Reviewed in Australia on 24 May 2021

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Excellent story line. Spellbinding writing with shock twists. Had me on the end of my chair. Hard to put down.

Reviewed in Australia on 29 May 2017

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Plot is quite good, not sure I am a fan of the past and present aspects of the book, not James usual style and I think tends to slow the action in the book.
Others may disagree but for me not one of James best.

Doesn't disappoint!

Reviewed in Australia on 8 May 2017

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I usually always enjoy James Patterson's books and this one didn't disappoint. I thought I had it figured out but was surprised by the twist at the end..

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G Barry Higgs

Patterson at his best

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 March 2021

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Having been a great fan of Patterson for many years I have been disappointed in his recent ones written in collaboration with A N Other authors and had begun to believe that his role in producing a novel nowadays was merely allowing his name to appear on the cover to ensure sales and in collecting the royalties.

Thankfully, The Black Book has reinstated him as one of my favourite authors. It's an absolute page turner, its many nail biting twists and turns defeating my efforts to guess the conclusion, which is only revealed in the last few pages. I cannot wait to read its successor, The Red Book, which wil have a hard time to match the pace of its predecessor..

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Penelope Sylvia Allen

The Black Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 January 2020

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I really rate James Patterson as an amazing crime and law author of thrilling books but I prefer when he writes on his own and not as a co-author. I enjoyed this story very much but it just lacked something and I cannot say what exactly! It just seemed to miss a beat! I read all of the Alex Cross books solely written by Mr Patterson which were utterly amazing, enthralling and every other expletive I can think of, along with all the other James Patterson series I've read. I just couldn't bring myself to give this story 5 stars even though the plot was brilliant as are the characters, but it just lacked the brilliance of a singularly written James Patterson book.

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Rocketqueen

The Black Book by James Patterson

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 February 2021

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I really enjoyed this book which has completely new characters. The story has twists and turns that keep you guessing right until you read who the criminals are. Every time I thought I'd worked it out another twist in the story. The 2nd book in the series is due to follow soon.

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The black book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2020

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A complex story with many characters to keep track of. There are several possibilities for the whereabouts of the black book but until near the end the end the reader does not have enough information to realise that the plot is deeper than at first thought.

SvdP

Great writing by James Patterson and his one-off stories are ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2017

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Great writing by James Patterson and his one-off stories are usually very good. Really enjoyed this book as the twist (which you know is coming) is not who you suspect!! Read within 2 days. Highly recommend.

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