There were many times I doubted this was a Patterson creation. .
Whilst accepting there is a lot of corruption in many police forces throughout the world, the reader’s task here was to figure out, who wasn’t corrupt.
I think it is becoming more and more his co-writers creations. Which is fine if that is expected but not if one expects the style and standard of the master.
Back to Connelly or even Grisham, whose books can also bea disappointment of late.

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The highly anticipated sequel to Sunday Times best seller The Black Book.
Detective Billy Harney exposes an evil lurking deep within his city - but it also brings his past demons to light....
To Billy Harney, the newest member of Chicago PD's elite strike force, getting shot in the head, stalked by a state's attorney, and accused of murder by his fellow cops is all part of breaking a case.
So, when a drive-by shooting on the Chicago's West Side turns political, he doesn't shy away from leading the case.
As the easy answers prove to be the wrong ones, Harney's quest to expose the evil that's rotting the city from the inside out takes him to the one place he vowed never to return: his own troubled past.
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- Audible release date29 March 2021
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Listening Length | 8 hours and 34 minutes |
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Author | James Patterson |
Narrator | Edoardo Ballerini |
Audible.com.au Release Date | 29 March 2021 |
Publisher | Penguin Audio |
Program Type | Audiobook |
Version | Unabridged |
Language | English |
ASIN | B08Z4DM23C |
Best Sellers Rank | 3,031 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 87 in Police Procedural Mysteries 118 in Crime Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals) 509 in Police Procedurals (Books) |
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I can hardly wait for the third book in this series, though I am hoping for more than one. To know Bill Harney is to love him, he is a man principle. See you in July Bill.
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A fast paced book, leads you in one direction then moves in another. Who can you trust ? Looking forward to the next book in this series.
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Well it doesn't matter who Patterson co writes with or whether he simply writes the books himself, they are always exciting and are an excellent story.
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The writing in this one was an improvement over its predecessor, The Black Book. However, the story as it unfolded was largely predictable.
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Det Billy Harney is not popular with his colleagues, having taken down a large number of corrupt Chicago police and getting a bullet in the head for his troubles. Finally back at work, Harney is posted to the elite Special Operations Section (SOS) where he and his new partner have trouble trusting each other. A drive-by shooting appears to be a gangland turf war, but closer inspection reveals something even more sinister. This high adrenaline police-action novel is as good as the first book by David Ellis. It was fascinating to watch the different pieces and players move across the board. I was thoroughly entertained and found it hard to put down. Actor Edoardo Ballerini narrates the audio like the champion he is, totally at ease with the different accents, tempos, and emotions.
Reviewed in Australia on 21 May 2021
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Was a Fantastic book with great characters and great action with a great story and a great ending looking forward to the next book thanks 🇦🇺🤠💪🍷
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JP
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Keeps you guessing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2021Verified Purchase
Having read the preceding books, the atmosphere and familiar people made for a comfortable but exciting read. Suspense and surprises a-plenty. Enjoyable read
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Great buy.
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Another great read by JP! Real page turner from start to finish
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Another character to love!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2021Verified Purchase
Another great read, you feel as though you know the characters personally.
The usual twist and turns to keep you wanting more. Harney the real anti hero, you get dragged in willing him to break the case.
Can't whatsoever next one.
The usual twist and turns to keep you wanting more. Harney the real anti hero, you get dragged in willing him to break the case.
Can't whatsoever next one.
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Another fantastic read by my favourite author. Another book i found difficult to put down, brilliant as usual, can't wait to read the next one
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Judi
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Give it a miss
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I am an avid James Patterson fan. I just did not get on with this one. Weak story line, overly complicated details and not enough character depth. Will just avoid this series