The Red Book, James Patterson
The Red Book, James Patterson
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The Red Book

Bestseller

Author: James Patterson, David Ellis

Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini

Unabridged: 8 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/29/2021


Synopsis

Detective Billy Harney’s reputation as a dirty cop may be the only thing keeping Chicago clean in James Patterson’s most critically-acclaimed thriller since The Black Book.

​For Detective Billy Harney, getting shot in the head, stalked by a state’s attorney, and accused of murder by his fellow cops is a normal week on the job. So when a drive-by shooting on the Chicago's west side turns political, he leads the way to a quick solve. But Harney's instincts—his father was once chief of detectives and his twin sister, Patti, is also on the force—run deep. As a population hungry for justice threatens to riot, he realizes that the three known victims are hardly the only casualties.

When Harney starts asking questions about who's to blame, the easy answers prove to be the wrong ones. On the flip side, the less he seems to know, the longer he can keep his clandestine investigation going . . . until 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.

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 Ceecee on March 08, 2021

Detective Billy Harney of Chicago PD gets a surprise posting to Special Operations Section and is assigned a new partner in Detective Carla Griffin. Their first investigation is a drive by shooting which appears to be gang related. However, delving deeper reveals links to Harney’s past in more ways......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on May 05, 2021

An absolutely average read! I loved 'The Black Book' but this instalment in the series was not nearly as engaging or entertaining. Points for ease and speed of readability but the characters are flat and boring. The story arc is generic and the writing lacks colour and energy. Yet another hit one miss......more

Goodreads review by Mandy on March 25, 2021

Oh James Patterson has done it again. He is an author that I can always rely on for an addictive and fantastic read and The Red Book was exactly that. The long awaited follow up to The Black Book, it was great to have Billy Harney back. You don 't need to have read the first book but it will help un......more

Goodreads review by Aniruddha on May 21, 2021

This the sequel to the hugely successful 'The Black Book' and is equally pacy! Detective Billy Harney is investigating a drive by shooting in a crime infested neighborhood. But it is not a drug related gang war as suspected, there's a far more despicable crime hidden behind it and people Billy can t......more

Goodreads review by Sarah ~ on May 14, 2023

2,5/5 يتشابه هذا الجزء مع الجزء الأول كثيرًا وهذا التشابه مزعج، يبدو وكأنهم كتبوا روايتين افتتاحيتين للسلسلة ولكن جعلوا إحداها الجزء الثاني بدلا من رميها أو إضافة الأحداث المهمة للجزء الأول .......more


Quotes

"Crisply written ... a fine thriller."—Booklist

Praise for The Black Book

 "The plot twists will give you whiplash."—Washington Post

"Brilliantly twisty."—Publishers Weekly, starred review