The Black Book, James Patterson
The Black Book, James Patterson
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The Black Book

Bestseller

Author: James Patterson, David Ellis

Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini

Unabridged: 10 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/27/2017

Synopsis


The Instant #1 New York Times and USA Today Bestseller

Three bodies in a beautiful and luxurious bedroom.

Billy Harney was born to be a cop. The son of Chicago's chief of detectives, whose twin sister is also on the force, Billy plays it by the book. Alongside Detective Kate Fenton, Billy's tempestuous, adrenaline-junkie partner, there's nothing he wouldn't sacrifice for his job. Enter Amy Lentini, a hard-charging assistant state's attorney hell-bent on making a name for herself-who suspects Billy isn't the cop he claims to be. They're about to be linked by more than their careers.

One missing black book.

A horrifying murder leads investigators to an unexpected address-an exclusive brothel that caters to Chicago's most powerful citizens. There's plenty of incriminating evidence on the scene-but what matters most is what's missing: the madam's black book. Now with shock waves rippling through the city's elite, everyone's desperate to find it.

Chicago has never been more dangerous.

As everyone who's anyone in Chicago scrambles to get their hands on the elusive black book, no one's motives can be trusted. An ingenious, inventive thriller about power, corruption, and the power of secrets to scandalize a city-and possibly destroy a family-The Black Book is James Patterson at his page-turning best.

About James Patterson

James Patterson is a world-renowned mystery writer that has dominated the New York Times Bestseller list for decades. In fact, he holds the New York Times AND Guinness records for most best-selling, hardcover, fiction titles by a single author, an astonishing accomplishment of 76! Patterson is possible best known for his Alex Cross series, which has held the top selling detective series for the past ten years. His books have sold approximately 300 million copies worldwide and he is the first author to achieve ten million eBook sales. There have been nine files - seven made for TV movies and three major motion pictures that were adapted from Patterson novels. Unlike many of his counterparts, Patterson is a fan of collaboration and works with several ghostwriters and co-authors to keep the mysteries coming for his demanding readers. While he has received his share of criticism for this practice, it hasn't mattered to his devoted following and as he continues to top the charts with each new release. In addition to adult novels, Patterson has recently become the bestselling author for the young adult and middle grade categories.

Patterson is also well known for his philanthropy. The James Patterson Teach Education Scholarship has been established to support the next generation of teachers at 19 different universities across the country. Patterson co-hosts a webcast with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. ONE ON ONE: Fundamentals with Dwyane Wade and James Patterson highlights the importance of reading for success in life. He also has a website dedicated to helping parents and educators ignite the reading spark in students. The website has specific book recommendations aimed towards the child's ability. ReadKiddoRead.com also features book reviews, messages from James, a Facebook community, and contributions from other authors and celebrities that believe in the power of reading.

James Patterson was born March 22, 1947 in New York and graduated summa cum laude from Manhattan College with a B.A. in English, and summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with an M.A. in English. He has won multiple awards for his work and has entertained and inspired millions. Patterson can occasionally be seen guest starring as himself on an episode on NBC's 'Castle'. He has a wife, Susan and a son, Jack an currently resides in Palm Beach, Florida.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mike on April 07, 2017

I was reluctant to pick up this book. James Patterson, in my eyes, has sold out to commercialism as of late. He seems all about publishing as many books as possible to collect royalties. I read two of his series, Michael Bennett and The Private franchises. I do enjoy his book shots, as the short len......more

Goodreads review by jv on October 02, 2017

Particularly fine Patterson book, definitely kept me guessing!......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on May 12, 2021

3.5 stars: James Patterson teams with David Ellis to write “The Black Book” starring Billy Harney, a cop in the Chicago PD. My husband and I listened to the audio version, narrated by Edoardo Ballerini while on a cross country road trip. Patterson is our “go-to” author when we drive. He is a reliabl......more

Goodreads review by Bob on January 13, 2025

1 1/2 Stars -- Has Some Good Elements But, Overall, Meh (At Best)! The Publishers Weekly review of this book was very positive and concludes with the sentence, "Many readers will agree with Patterson that this is the 'best book (he's) written in 25 years." It was this publication's starred review and......more

Goodreads review by SVETLANA on September 21, 2023

This is an excellent book with a lot of twists, unexpected events and well-developed characters. I couldn't guess till the end who did it. Of course, one person was under some suspicion, but the ending was completely unexpected. Billy was shot in the head but he recovered. Only he couldn't remember th......more

Quotes

Praise for THE BLACK BOOK:

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

"The mystery is authentic, the lead-up genuinely suspenseful, and the leading characters and situations more memorable than Patterson's managed in quite a while."—Kirkus

"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 humor, and a climax nobody can see coming--it's vintage Patterson."—Brad Taylor

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