The Perfect Assassin, James Patterson
The Perfect Assassin, James Patterson
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The Perfect Assassin
A Doc Savage Thriller

Author: James Patterson, Brian Sitts

Narrator: Joshua Kane, Suzanne Elise Freeman

Unabridged: 8 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/15/2022


Synopsis

Prof. Brandt Savage—grandson of the legendary action hero—is forced into a top-secret training program where he discovers his true calling...as the perfect assassin.
 
Dr. Brandt Savage is on sabbatical from the University of Chicago. Instead of doing solo fieldwork in anthropology, the gawky, bespectacled PhD finds himself enrolled in a school where he is the sole pupil. His professor, “Meed,” is demanding. She’s also his captor. 
 
Savage emerges from their intensive training sessions physically and mentally transformed, but with no idea why he’s been chosen, and how he’ll use his fearsome abilities. Then his first mission with Meed takes them back to her own training ground, where Savage learns how deeply entwined their two lives have been. To prevent a new class of killers from escaping this harsh place where their ancestors first fought to make a better world, they must pledge anew : Do right to all, and wrong to no one.      

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 Craig on November 27, 2022

Doc Savage became my favorite character when I was young, and I never outgrew him. I've been reading and collecting Doc Savage books since 1968, long before most of you have been alive, and have read the Farmer book and the twenty-two Murray stories in addition to all 182 of the original novels, so......more

Goodreads review by SVETLANA on December 20, 2023

This book reminds me more of a comic book about superheroes, but it was generally interesting to read.......more

Goodreads review by Jeremy on September 22, 2022

4.5 ⭐ First time I've read these authors and based solely on The Perfect Assassin, I feel fairly confident saying at least one of these authors will write more NY Times bestsellers than anyone. Just a hunch. With the bookkeeping out of the way, I loved The Perfect Assassin. Dr. Brandt Savage is a pro......more

Goodreads review by Jeremy Perrault on October 23, 2024

From start to finish, it was a movie that you never wanted to pause….. This is my first from James Patterson. It is a collaboration with Brian Sitts. I am not sure if this is why it caught me, or if I really am silently falling in love with James Patterson. I never wanted to be the cliche and be a fo......more

Goodreads review by Bill on November 26, 2022

An interesting continuation of the Doc Savage saga into the modern age. Fans of the original novels will probably be evenly divided between hating it and being fairly indifferent. It is fun and entertaining, but not really sure what audience the authors are trying to target.......more