The Last Days of John Lennon, James Patterson
The Last Days of John Lennon, James Patterson
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The Last Days of John Lennon

Bestseller

Author: James Patterson, Casey Sherman, Dave Wedge

Narrator: Matthew Wolf, K.C. Clyde

Unabridged: 9 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/07/2020


Synopsis

Discover one of the greatest true crime stories in music history, as only James Patterson can tell it. With the Beatles, John Lennon surpasses his youthful dreams, achieving a level of superstardom that defies classification. “We were the best bloody band there was,” he says. “There was nobody to touch us.” Nobody except the original nowhere man, Mark David Chapman. Chapman once worshipped his idols from afar—but now harbors grudges against those, like Lennon, whom he feels betrayed him. He’s convinced Lennon has misled fans with his message of hope and peace. And Chapman’s not staying away any longer. 
 
By the summer of 1980, Lennon is recording new music for the first time in years, energized and ready for it to be “(Just Like) Starting Over.” He can’t wait to show the world what he will do. 
 
Neither can Chapman, who quits his security job and boards a flight to New York, a handgun and bullets stowed in his luggage. 
 
The greatest true-crime story in music history, as only James Patterson can tell it. Enriched by exclusive interviews with Lennon’s friends and associates, including Paul McCartney, The Last Days of John Lennon is the thrilling true story of two men who changed history: One whose indelible songs enliven our world to this day—and the other who ended the beautiful music with five pulls of a trigger.

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 Brian on December 11, 2020

In this book with a rather misleading title, we find out about John Lennon's involvement with the Beatles as well as his "last days." When I put this book on hold, I had thought that it would have been solely about his final days of his life, but instead, the book starts with the birth of the Beatle......more

Goodreads review by Deacon Tom on June 04, 2021

All We Need is Love “The Last Days of John Lennon“is an incredibly thorough book. It’s references are over around 100 pages – – incredible. It begins with a thorough summary of John’s role with the Beatles. It goes next to his solo career. Finally ending with a tragic day in 1980. At first I thought th......more

Goodreads review by Judy on December 14, 2020

I was hoping for something different I guess. Most of the book is a recap of the Beatles. Not impressed.......more

Goodreads review by Erin on March 15, 2023

It has a few surprising and delightful moments. Mostly it's things we already know about The Beatles.......more

Goodreads review by Nigeyb on March 17, 2021

There are lots of one star reviews on GoodReads for The Last Days of John Lennon by James Patterson. I don't really understand all the hate. Whilst it's fair to say that James Patterson desn't appear to have done much, if any, new research, there is still much to enjoy and appreciate. The title is mi......more


Quotes

“A must read for music fans, true crime aficionados, or anyone looking for a deep, insightful dive into a dark chapter of American history.”
 —Town & Country

“Incredibly tense and thriller-like … I totally recommend it.”—Lee Child, #1 bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series

“A first-rate book . . . a winner.”—Baltimore Post Examiner