Countdown, James Patterson
Countdown, James Patterson
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Countdown
A Thriller

Bestseller

Author: James Patterson, Brendan DuBois

Narrator: Ellen Archer

Unabridged: 11 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/20/2023


Synopsis

From the bestselling author of The President Is Missing, an undercover CIA officer has seven days to save her country—and her family—from the world’s most dangerous double-agent.
 
Agent Amy Cornwall excels at working from the shadows—until a botched field operation reveals dark dealings between her bosses and an informant. And a hidden plot by a terrorist genius that could kill thousands of Americans. Among them: her husband and daughter.
 
She has to go dark. The Division wants to erase her. And they know every detail about her identity, her history, and her family. 
 
Agent Cornwall's countdown has begun.

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 Molly on January 02, 2023

This was a slow start for me. I considered abandoning it more than once, but the last half picked up and the final quarter was hard to put down.......more

Goodreads review by Scott on May 13, 2023

The descriptive tagline on this book’s cover – “Countdown” – proclaims “She has five days to save the world.” This promo, along with James Patterson’s name is supposed to let you now that this thriller promises to grab your attention. Like last year’s “Blowback”, James and his writing partner for th......more

Goodreads review by Cris on April 18, 2023

This is a very soft 4 due to the ending! This is the second book in the series. Amy is sent overseas to assist her MI6 counterparts but when the op doesn’t go as planned she is blacklisted. Left to swing in the wing.......more

Goodreads review by Ray on March 25, 2023

It is no secret that the writing and publishing machine that is James Patterson often includes his combining efforts with other writers. This is the case with his latest release entitled COUNTDOWN, which was co-authored by Brendan DuBois. Though I was familiar with the name, I had not personally rea......more