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Along Came A Spider

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Disrupt Everything

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
Disrupt Everything and take control of your future, starting now. 
 
Disruption is the most powerful force of change in our lifetime. 
 
Every day we are confronted with...<ul><li>Sudden pivots at work and in the job market</li><li>Rule-changing technology such as Artificial Intelligence</li><li>Unexpected crises and a culture of chaos</li><li>The feeling that we are losing control of our lives</li></ul> 
Multi-million-copy bestselling author James Patterson and renowned leadership expert Patrick Leddin, PhD, have written this book to help you reclaim control. 
 
Its lessons are easy to follow and easy to turn into lifelong habits. 
 
It has been thoroughly researched and examined. 
 
Simply put, Disrupt Everything works. 
 
One question. 
 
Are you ready to Disrupt Everything and take control of your future? 
 
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Perfect for fans of James Clear's Atomic Habits, Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit and Stephen Bartlett's The Diary of a CEO. 
 
'The record-breaking literary legend' - Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory 
 
'A must-read manual for anyone wanting real change in their life' - 5-star reader review 
 
'A holistic guide that speaks directly to entrepreneurs and leaders' - 5-star reader review 
 
'Gives plenty of advice on how to overcome obstacles and be a positive disruptor in life' - 5-star reader review 
 
'A motivational and approachable read that provides a mindset shift that leaves you feeling ready to face change head-on' 5-star reader review

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Viola Davis, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.

'The record-breaking literary legend' - Mel Robbins 
 
The instant NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER from James Patterson and renowned leadership expert Patrick Leddin, PhD, that shows readers how to proactively use disruption for positive change. 
 
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Disruption is the most powerful force of change in our lifetime. 
 
Every day we are confronted with...<ul><li>Sudden pivots at work and in the job market</li><li>Rule-changing technology such as Artificial Intelligence</li><li>Unexpected crises and a culture of chaos</li><li>The feeling that we are losing control of our lives</li></ul>This is the book about reclaiming control. Its lessons are easy to follow and easy to turn into lifelong habits. It has been thoroughly researched and examined. Simply put, Disrupt Everything works. 
 
One question. 
 
Are you ready to Disrupt Everything and take control of your future?

Delusional

HE WILL DO ANYTHING TO SAVE HIS FAMILY, AND THE CITY HE LOVES... 
 
New York's greatest detective returns in the new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author, James Patterson. 
 
In New York City, someone has planted a series of deadly bombs. 
 
In New Jersey, the National Guard is looted for explosives. 
 
In Montana, arson and murder rocks a quiet town. 
 
Two enigmatic brothers keep turning up in the wrong places. 
 
They insist they’re trying to make the world a better place. 
 
But with lives hanging in the balance, Detective Michael Bennett is called to investigate. 
 
Can he solve the case before their delusions lead to a nationwide disaster? 
 
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READERS LOVE Michael Bennett... 
 
***** 'An addictive series!' 
***** 'Exciting read!' 
***** 'My favourite James Patterson series!' 
***** 'Another stellar edition in the Michael Bennett series' 
***** 'Fast-paced and action packed!' 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

From the greatest thriller writer comes a new novel in the globally bestselling Michael Bennett series... 
 
In New York City, someone has planted a series of deadly bombs. 
 
In New Jersey, the National Guard is looted for explosives. 
 
In Montana, arson and murder rocks a quiet town. 
 
Two enigmatic brothers keep turning up in the wrong places. 
 
They insist they’re trying to make the world a better place. 
 
But with lives hanging in the balance, Detective Michael Bennett is called to investigate. 
 
Can he solve the case before their delusions lead to a nationwide disaster? 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

The Murder Trial

A young woman stands trial for the murder of her adoptive parents, trapped between damning evidence, her own hidden truths, and a justice system ready to condemn her in the gripping new legal thriller from the world's bestselling thriller writer. 
 
‘Patterson is in a class by himself’ GUARDIAN 
 
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The evidence is overwhelming. But what if it hides the truth? 
 
When Janelle Thompson takes the stand accused of murdering her adoptive parents, she already knows how this story ends. 
 
The case against her is airtight, the jury is watching her every move, and every mistake she’s ever made is about to be used to prove she’s a killer. 
 
But Janelle won’t confess to a crime she didn’t commit. As the trial races towards its verdict, she is forced to uncover what really happened the night her parents disappeared. 
 
Because if she loses, the real killer won’t just walk free… they’ll make sure the truth stays buried, along with whoever knows it. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
‘Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
‘Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
‘One of the greatest storytellers of our time’ DAILY MAIL

PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
‘Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD 
 
 'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
 'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN 
 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged' STEVE BERRY 
 
 
‘Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
‘Patterson is in a class by himself’ GUARDIAN 
 
‘One of the greatest storytellers of our time’ DAILY MAIL

The evidence is overwhelming. But what if it hides the truth? 
 
When Janelle Thompson takes the stand accused of murdering her adoptive parents, she already knows how this story ends. 
 
The case against her is airtight, the jury is watching her every move, and every mistake she’s ever made is about to be used to prove she’s a killer. 
 
But Janelle won’t confess to a crime she didn’t commit. As the trial races towards its verdict, she is forced to uncover what really happened the night her parents disappeared. 
 
Because if she loses, the real killer won’t just walk free… they’ll make sure the truth stays buried, along with whoever knows it. 
 
 
PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
‘Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
‘Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
‘Patterson is in a class by himself’ GUARDIAN 
 
‘One of the greatest storytellers of our time’ DAILY MAIL

The Girl in the Lake

A body frozen beneath an upstate New York lake reignites a private detective's worst nightmare in this new novel from Sunday Times bestselling thriller author, James Patterson. 
 
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The girl in the lake was never supposed to be found. 
 
When her body surfaces in the frozen waters of Cayuga Lake, a note left on the body turns Brendan Holmes from private investigator to prime suspect. 
 
With a dangerous adversary closing in, Holmes and his partners find themselves forced into a deadly game. 
 
And this time, the rules have changed. They must stop solving crimes…or be forced to commit them. 
 
A HOLMES, MARGARET AND POE MYSTERY 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
‘Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN 
 
‘One of the greatest storytellers of our time’ DAILY MAIL 
 
'A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting.' GUARDIAN

A HOLMES, MARGARET AND POE MYSTERY 
 
The girl in the lake was never supposed to be found. 
 
When her body surfaces in the frozen waters of Cayuga Lake, a note left on the body turns Brendan Holmes from private investigator to prime suspect. 
 
With a dangerous adversary closing in, Holmes and his partners find themselves forced into a deadly game. 
 
And this time, the rules have changed. They must stop solving crimes…or be forced to commit them. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
‘Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN 
 
‘One of the greatest storytellers of our time’ DAILY MAIL 
 
'A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting.' GUARDIAN

Cross and Sampson

Discover the Sunday Times bestselling spin-off to the thrilling Alex Cross series, featuring DC Metro Police Detective John Sampson... now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. 
 
'Overflowing with jaw-dropping action and suspense' - 5-star reader review 
'I love these characters, their personalities and family bonds' - 5-star reader review 
'Fast pacing, sharp dialogue, and a case that keeps the tension high from start to finish!' - 5-star reader review 
 
Detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson must divide and conquer when they’re sent to investigate two serious crimes. 
 
In Washington DC, John Sampson stands in a crater in the middle of a street and calls in the bomb squad for a suspected terrorist attack. 
 
In North Carolina, Alex Cross searches the apartment of a missing psychology grad student – his own son Damon. Has following in his famous father’s footsteps made Damon a target? 
 
From FBI headquarters to police stations, airplanes to murder scenes, the detectives track crimes committed hundreds of miles apart. 
 
It will take more than distance to weaken their unstoppable partnership. 
 
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'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBEN 
 
'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD

Detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson must divide and conquer when they’re sent to investigate two serious crimes. 
 
In Washington DC, John Sampson stands in a crater in the middle of a street and calls in the bomb squad for a suspected terrorist attack. 
 
In North Carolina, Alex Cross searches the apartment of a missing psychology grad student – his own son Damon. Has following in his famous father’s footsteps made Damon a target? 
 
From FBI headquarters to police stations, airplanes to murder scenes, the detectives track crimes committed hundreds of miles apart. 
 
It will take more than distance to weaken their unstoppable partnership. 
 
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'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBEN 
 
'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD

The Family Cross

PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of' IAN RANKIN 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
‘Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
‘Patterson is in a class by himself’ GUARDIAN

Discover the latest gripping thriller in the globally bestselling Alex Cross series - now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. 
 
----------------------------Alex Cross is a psychologist who hunts criminals for the FBI and the DC Metro Police. 
 
Family matriarch Nana Mama is proud of the man she raised. 
 
Though that doesn’t stop her worrying every time he ventures into the shadowy underworld of Washington DC – despite his promise to always be careful. 
 
When a man is found shot and burned beneath an overpass, Cross is pulled into a brutal murder investigation. 
 
But with every step closer to the truth, he risks breaking his promise to Nana Mama… and putting the entire Cross family in the line of fire.---------------------------- 
 
PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES 
 
'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints' USA Today 
 
'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' Lee Child 
 
'Alex Cross is a legend' Harlan Coben 
 
'Alex Cross... only gets better and better' Lisa Scottoline 
 
'I wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name." A household name, indeed' Nelson DeMille 
 
'[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

The Munich Affair

Discover the unputdownable new historical thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author in which a brilliant detective must chase down a heartless murderer. That murderer is Adolf Hitler. 
 
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Munich, 1931. 
 
A young woman is found dead in Adolf Hitler's apartment. 
 
The official verdict is suicide. Detective Inspector Thomas Bauer knows it's murder. 
 
The victim is Geli Raubal – Hitler's niece, prisoner, and secret shame. Within hours, Bauer's investigation is shut down. Witnesses are silenced. Evidence disappears. 
 
As the Nazi movement gathers power, the truth must be kept hidden at all costs. Only Bauer dares to keep digging. 
 
Decades later, historian Eleanor Robbins uncovers traces of a story erased from the record – a vanished investigation and proof of crimes buried for nearly a century. 
 
The truth can change history. 
 
But uncovering it might cost everything. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
‘Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged' STEVE BERRY 
 
‘Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
‘One of the greatest storytellers of our time’ DAILY MAIL 
 
'A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting.' GUARDIAN

PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
 ‘Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD 
 
 'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
 'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN 
 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
‘Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
‘Patterson is in a class by himself’ GUARDIAN 
 
‘One of the greatest storytellers of our time’ DAILY MAIL

Munich, 1931. 
A young woman is found dead in Adolf Hitler's apartment. 
 
The official verdict is suicide. Detective Inspector Thomas Bauer knows it's murder. 
 
The victim is Geli Raubal – Hitler's niece, prisoner, and secret shame. Within hours, Bauer's investigation is shut down. Witnesses are silenced. Evidence disappears. 
 
As the Nazi movement gathers power, the truth must be kept hidden at all costs. Only Bauer dares to keep digging. 
 
Decades later, historian Eleanor Robbins uncovers traces of a story erased from the record – a vanished investigation and proof of crimes buried for nearly a century. 
 
The truth can change history. 
But uncovering it might cost everything. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
‘Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged' STEVE BERRY 
 
‘Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
‘One of the greatest storytellers of our time’ DAILY MAIL 
 
'A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting.' GUARDIAN

26 Beauties

FROM THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING THRILLER WRITER 
 
Discover the brand new gripping novel in the globally bestselling Women's Murder Club series and Sunday Times bestseller. 
 
'A sophisticated, pulse-driven thriller' - 5-star reader review 
'Each book gets better and better!' - 5-star reader review 
'Entertaining, engaging, suspenseful - excellent!' - 5-star reader review 
'You won't want to put it down' - 5-star reader review 
 
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Beautiful young women are disappearing by the dozen. 
 
A celebration is cut short when a concerned father crashes Detective Inspector Lindsay Boxer’s party. His daughter is missing – and she’s not the only one. 
 
DI Lindsay Boxer has been tracking a chilling pattern: a Jane Doe washed ashore, a body in Golden Gate Park, a string of missing women across San Francisco. Someone is hunting the city’s most vulnerable, and the count keeps rising. 
 
When Lindsay reaches out to Interpol, their warning is stark: these cases are nearly impossible to solve, and the women are almost never found alive. 
 
But 'impossible' has never stopped the Women’s Murder Club before. 
 
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MORE PRAISE FOR THE WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB 
 
'Packed with action... a compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' SUN 
 
'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough. Great plot, fantastic storytelling and characters that spring off the page - all the right ingredients for a thriller!' HEIDI PERKS 
 
'Fast-moving, intricately plotted... Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart.' MIRROR 
 
'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy... every scene is a film, every character real, and every plot point leaves us breathless.' JO SPAIN

The twenty-sixth thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Women's Murder Club series. 
 
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Beautiful young women are disappearing by the dozen. 
 
A celebration is cut short when a concerned father crashes Detective Inspector Lindsay Boxer’s party. His daughter is missing – and she’s not the only one. 
 
DI Lindsay Boxer has been tracking a chilling pattern: a Jane Doe washed ashore, a body in Golden Gate Park, a string of missing women across San Francisco. Someone is hunting the city’s most vulnerable, and the count keeps rising. 
 
When Lindsay reaches out to Interpol, their warning is stark: these cases are nearly impossible to solve, and the women are almost never found alive. 
 
But “impossible” has never stopped the Women’s Murder Club before. 
 
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PRAISE FOR THE WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB 
 
'Packed with action... a compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' SUN 
 
'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough. Great plot, fantastic storytelling and characters that spring off the page - all the right ingredients for a thriller!' HEIDI PERKS 
 
'Fast-moving, intricately plotted... Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart.' MIRROR 
 
'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy... every scene is a film, every character real, and every plot point leaves us breathless.' JO SPAIN

The Time Travel Twins: An Armada of Trouble

Don’t miss this epic, hilarious story of time travel, trouble, and twins who never quit, from the world’s favourite storyteller, James Patterson. 
 
Twins Pew and Basket Church are this close to unravelling the final Church family mystery - if only the clues would stop slinging them through history like time-traveling yo-yos. 
 
Just like that, they’re in 16th-century London, where Shakespeare can’t write a single line, a potato-hoarding privateer needs help, two queens are on the brink of total royal chaos, and the evil Pirate Macaulay is back with his most unhinged, timeline-toppling plot yet.. Armed only with fast thinking, wild disguises, and heroic levels of questionable judgment, it’s up to Pew and Basket to crack the riddles, outmanoeuvre Macaulay, and finally find the answers they’ve chased across centuries. 
 
Explosive action, nonstop laughs, and big heart collide in the most outrageous, high-stakes time travel adventure of all time.

Billion-Dollar Ransom

From the world's bestselling thriller writer comes a gripping kidnapping plot with twists on every page. 
 
Patterson is 'one of the best storytellers of our time' - JIMMY "MR BEAST" DONALDSON 
'Completely gripping' - 5-star reader review 
'A fantastic book! I could not put this down.' - 5-star reader review 
'The story explodes with action' - 5-star reader review 
'Breathless, relentless and smart' - 5-star reader review 
 
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It would take a perfect plan to collect a billion-dollar ransom. 
 
So here’s the plan. 
 
Five innocent people. In different locations. All kidnapped at the same moment in time. 
 
Two children taken from a private school bus. A film producer and a movie star grabbed at a hideaway resort. A beautiful wife whisked off the streets of Beverly Hills. 
 
A billionaire wants his family back. 
 
The cash, gold, jewels, crypto are all ready. 
 
There’s only one problem: Stubborn and brilliant FBI agent Nicky Gordon also has a plan. And she doesn’t want to pay the kidnappers. Not a dime. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

It would take a perfect plan to collect a billion-dollar ransom. 
 
So here’s the plan. 
 
Five innocent people. In different locations. All kidnapped at the same moment in time. 
 
Two children taken from a private school bus. A film producer and a movie star grabbed at a hideaway resort. A beautiful wife whisked off the streets of Beverly Hills. 
 
A billionaire wants his family back. 
 
The cash, gold, jewels, crypto are all ready. 
 
There’s only one problem: Stubborn and brilliant FBI agent Nicky Gordon also has a plan. And she doesn’t want to pay the kidnappers. Not a dime. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

The Country Road Murders

'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD 
 
Cross Rivers is the kind of small town where everyone knows your name – and your secrets. 
 
Silas Tucker was destined for glory until a devastating accident brought him back to the place where his life fell apart. His father was gunned down on a deserted country road when Silas was just a boy. The killer never brought to justice. 
 
Now, teenage girls are vanishing and the Southern Mafia's shadow looms over his hometown. 
 
The community is terrified. The police need help. And Silas Tucker has nothing left to lose. 
 
When the law isn’t enough, sometimes you have to take justice into your own hands. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
‘Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN 
 
‘Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
‘Patterson is in a class by himself’ GUARDIAN 
 
‘One of the greatest storytellers of our time’ DAILY MAIL

The Invisible Woman

Discover the New York Times bestselling thriller from James Patterson, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden's The Housemaid and the Women's Murder Club series. 
 
'Another page turner from my all time favourite author' - 5-star reader review 
'Unputdownable, engrossing and entertaining' - 5-star reader review 
'A delightful and entertaining standalone mystery!' 5-star reader review 
'Totally riveting and entertaining' - 5-star reader review 
'Brilliant and hilarious!' - 5-star reader review 
 
 
My name is Elinor Gilbert. And I am the Invisible Woman. 
 
Elinor Gilbert was once a young woman with a thriving career at the FBI. 
 
Now, decades past solving crimes with the bureau, she is personally and professionally forgettable. 
 
Which is exactly what her former FBI boss needs. He disguises Elinor as a middle-aged nanny, and casts her as an agent on the inside of his investigation into a New York art dealer suspected of ties to organised crime. 
 
But as Elinor pushes toward the truth, her superpower - anonymity - risks doubling as a fatal flaw. 
 
The more the invisible woman integrates into her 'host' family, the more dangerously memorable she becomes. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

Discover the new compelling novel from Sunday Times bestselling thriller writer, James Patterson... 
 
My name is Elinor Gilbert. And I am the Invisible Woman. 
 
Elinor Gilbert was once a young woman with a thriving career at the FBI. 
 
Now, decades past solving crimes with the bureau, she is personally and professionally forgettable. 
 
Which is exactly what her former FBI boss needs. He disguises Elinor as a middle-aged nanny, and casts her as an agent on the inside of his investigation into a New York art dealer suspected of ties to organised crime. 
 
But as Elinor pushes toward the truth, her superpower - anonymity - risks doubling as a fatal flaw. 
 
The more the invisible woman integrates into her 'host' family, the more dangerously memorable she becomes. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

Uncovering the Tragedy that Shocked the World

The Idaho Murders

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
Go behind the headlines with the gripping new true crime book from a bestselling author and an award-winning journalist, offering unprecedented insight into the 2022 Idaho murders and the subsequent arrest of Bryan Kohberger. 
 
Now with new bonus material that covers the shocking aftermath of the plea deal. 
 
 
"A disturbing, necessary portrait of a killer and his victims... a mesmerizing read and a great detective story, yet sadly all true." THE GUARDIAN 
 
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If you were hooked by Netflix's new docuseries The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare, read the full story here... 
 
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On 13th November 2022 in the small quiet town of Moscow, Idaho, the unthinkable happened. 
 
Four innocent college students were murdered in their home. 
 
In the ensuing investigation, the local police and FBI did a lot right. 
 
But what did they get wrong? 
 
We’ve learned about the four heartbroken families – the Mogens, Goncalves, Kernodles, and Chapins. 
 
We have the backstory for Bryan Kohberger, brilliant graduate student, loner, apparent incel. 
 
Now, after over 300 exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting, bestselling crime writer James Patterson and award-winning investigative journalist Vicky Ward finally have some answers. 
 
Published in the US as THE IDAHO FOUR. 
 
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Praise for James Patterson 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'Nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER, author of bestselling crime novel, The Bone Collector 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series 
 
‘Patterson is in a class by himself’ GUARDIAN

"A disturbing, necessary portrait of a killer and his victims... a mesmerizing read and a great detective story, yet sadly all true." THE GUARDIAN 
 
On 13th November 2022 in the small quiet town of Moscow, Idaho, the unthinkable happened. 
 
Four innocent college students were murdered in their home. 
 
In the ensuing investigation, the local police and FBI did a lot right. But what did they get wrong? 
 
We’ve learned about the four heartbroken families – the Mogens, Goncalves, Kernodles, and Chapins. 
 
We have the backstory for Bryan Kohberger, brilliant graduate student, loner, apparent incel. 
 
Now, after over 300 exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting, James Patterson and prize-winning journalist Vicky Ward finally have some answers. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'Nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
‘Patterson is in a class by himself’ GUARDIAN

Thank You, Teachers

Discover this collection of passionate, true stories about one of the most admirable professions from Sunday Times bestselling author. A perfect gift for teachers, parents and readers everywhere. 
 
Teachers are the everyday heroes who shape our lives - often without recognition. 
 
In these powerful true stories, James Patterson brings us inside real classrooms to reveal what it takes to inspire, support and stand up for children in a changing world. 
 
This book is a celebration of the people who never stop believing in the next generation. 
 
If you can read this, thank a teacher. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'The record-breaking literary legend' MEL ROBBINS 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

Teachers change lives every day. 
 
In this inspiring collection, James Patterson gathers extraordinary true stories from a wide range of classrooms – early years to secondary, state to independent, in communities of every kind. 
 
These stories touch on: 
The reality of their work 
 The joy of sparking curiosity 
 The challenge of guiding children through hardship 
 The quiet triumphs that stay with them for a lifetime 
 
Thank You, Teachers is a powerful reminder that behind every reader, dreamer and achiever stands a teacher who cared.

Teaching is among the most admirable professions. 
 
However, today’s teachers face unprecedented challenges – from limited funding to book banning. In classrooms across the world, teachers demonstrate resilience and ingenuity as they dedicate their lives to improving those of future generations. 
 
Featuring a range of first-hand accounts, James Patterson explores the creative and noble work of teachers across America. 
 
While the future may be in doubt, one thing is certain. Teachers change students’ lives.__________________________________ 
 
PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

(Alex Cross 33)

Return of the Spider

'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBEN 
Patterson is 'one of the best storytellers of our time' JIMMY "MR BEAST" DONALDSON 
 
Discover the next book in the globally bestselling Alex Cross series... now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. 
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Alex Cross thought serial killer Gary Soneji was dead and buried.But when a hidden cabin reveals a stash of gruesome trophies and diaries, Cross realises the Spider's evil influence has spread wider than he ever thought possible.The chilling truth soon becomes clear: Cross imprisoned the wrong man.As he studies the clues, Cross becomes enmeshed in a web of evil designed to ensnare him all along.Now he must retrace the steps of a long-ago investigation and face…the Return of the Spider.________________ 
 
 
PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES 
 
'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints' USA TODAY 
 
'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD 
 
'Alex Cross ... only gets better and better' LISA SCOTTOLINE 
 
'I wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name." A household name, indeed' NELSON DEMILLE 
 
'[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' DOUGLAS PRESTON AND LINCOLN CHILD

'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBEN 
 
Discover the next book in the globally bestselling Alex Cross series... now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. 
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Alex Cross thought serial killer Gary Soneji was dead and buried.But when a hidden cabin reveals a stash of gruesome trophies and diaries, Cross realises the Spider's evil influence has spread wider than he ever thought possible.The chilling truth soon becomes clear: Cross imprisoned the wrong man.As he studies the clues, Cross becomes enmeshed in a web of evil designed to ensnare him all along.Now he must retrace the steps of a long-ago investigation and face…the Return of the Spider.________________ 
 
 
PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES 
 
'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints' USA TODAY 
 
'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD 
 
'Alex Cross ... only gets better and better' LISA SCOTTOLINE 
 
'I wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name." A household name, indeed' NELSON DEMILLE 
 
'[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' DOUGLAS PRESTON AND LINCOLN CHILD

Be the Best Dad You Can Be

The No. 1 Dad Book

'A fast, funny and heartfelt read' - Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory 
 
'Hilarious and sharp... Everything (and more) about being a dad' - Ron Howard, Academy-Award winning filmmaker 
 
'A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home' - Viola Davis, EGOT-winning actress and producer 
 
The quick and accessible guide to being the best dad you can be from the Sunday Times bestselling author, the perfect gift for dads new and old. 
 
James Patterson did the parenting homework so you don't have to - at least not as much. He talked to lots of experts, and lots of dads, and lots of experts who are also dads. He read everything he could. Then he wrote and rewrote this book for dads everywhere. 
In 1 hour...You can be a better dad to your kids.Somebody who keeps learning and growing and loving your family.You can be a hands-on teacher. Somebody who gives hugs and changes nappies.You can be a dad who is more present.Somebody who’s a good storyteller and a good listener.You can be a better husband or partner.Somebody who can say, “I was wrong” and “I love you.”Dad, your new life begins in 1 hour.

The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Filthy Rich

SO SHOCKING IT WASN'T ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED - AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE UK. 
 
The book behind the headlines. 
The story the powerful hoped would disappear. 
 
Written by the world's bestselling storyteller James Patterson, this is the original and definitive account of how Epstein built his fortune, abused his power, and evaded justice for years - hiding in plain sight among the global elite. 
 
Drawing on original police interviews, court documents and victims' testimonies, the book traces the earliest investigations, Epstein's guilty plea and the shockingly lenient sentence that allowed his crimes to continue. Filthy Rich is also a chilling examination of how power protects itself - and how institutions failed those most vulnerable. 
 
An instant New York Times bestseller and the basis of the hit Netflix documentary series, this updated edition includes a new introduction covering Epstein's final arrest and death in custody.

The book behind the headlines. 
The story the powerful hoped would disappear. 
 
Written by the world's bestselling storyteller James Patterson, this is the original and definitive account of how Epstein built his fortune, abused his power, and evaded justice for years - hiding in plain sight among the global elite. 
 
Drawing on original police interviews, court documents and victims' testimonies, the book traces the earliest investigations, Epstein's guilty plea and the shockingly lenient sentence that allowed his crimes to continue. Filthy Rich is also a chilling examination of how power protects itself - and how institutions failed those most vulnerable. 
 
An instant New York Times bestseller and the basis of the hit Netflix documentary series, this updated edition includes a new introduction covering Epstein's final arrest and death in custody.

Private Tokyo

In the brand new thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Private series from Sunday Times bestselling author James Patterson, a brutal murder investigation pulls Jack Morgan to Tokyo where he must uncover a dangerous conspiracy. 
 
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One secret could destroy a city… 
 
A covert operative is murdered on the streets of Tokyo, hunted down by a masked assassin and silenced before he can expose what he’s stolen. 
 
With his final breath, he delivers a message that crosses continents: Get Jack Morgan. 
 
Private detective Morgan arrives in Tokyo to find a city on edge. 
 
As the investigation unleashes a chain of deadly events, it’s clear he’s stepped into something far bigger – and far more dangerous – than a single killing. 
 
Could he be the next target? 
 
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PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

James Patterson (Author) 
JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Viola Davis, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family. 
 
Adam Hamdy (Author) 
ADAM HAMDY is a bestselling author and screenwriter. His most recent novel, The Other Side of Night, was an NPR best book of 2022 and a New York Times best thriller of the year, and has been described as ingenious and deeply moving. He is the author of the Scott Pearce series of modern spy thrillers, Black 13, Red Wolves and White Fire, and the Pendulum trilogy. Keep up to date with his latest books and news at www.adamhamdy.com.

One secret could destroy a city… 
 
A covert operative is murdered on the streets of Tokyo, hunted down by a masked assassin and silenced before he can expose what he’s stolen. 
 
With his final breath, he delivers a message that crosses continents: Get Jack Morgan. 
 
Private detective Morgan arrives in Tokyo to find a city on edge. 
 
As the investigation unleashes a chain of deadly events, it’s clear he’s stepped into something far bigger – and far more dangerous – than a single killing. 
 
Could he be the next target? 
 
 
PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

The First Gentleman

President Bill Clinton (Author) William Jefferson Clinton, the first Democratic president in six decades to be elected twice, led the US to the longest economic expansion in American history, including the creation of more than 22 million jobs. After leaving the White House, President Clinton established the Clinton Foundation; its flagship pro­grammes include the Clinton Global Initiative, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, the Clinton School of Public Service and the Clinton Presidential Center and Library. President Clinton and Sec­retary Hillary Rodham Clinton live in Chappaqua, New York. James Patterson (Author) JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Viola Davis, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.

Clinton and Patterson are back. And they're better than ever. 
 
The President of the United States is up for re-election. 
 
Her husband is on trial for murder. 
 
Is the First Gentleman a killer? 
 
A pair of brilliant investigative journalists set out to answer that burning question. 
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‘Bill Clinton reveals key White House details in murderous new political thriller… It’s a twisty thriller with plenty of inside jobs, political sabotage and many, many deaths’ USA Today 
 
'It's a novel that only those two could conjure up... gripping.' BBC Online 
 
‘I really enjoyed it, read it in just two sittings.’ Ross King, ITV Lorraine 
 
'Even better and more political than its predecessors... A gripping tale that leaps off the page’ Daily Mail____________________________ 
 
PRAISE FOR THE PRESIDENT IS MISSING'The political thriller of the decade' Lee Child'A bullet train of a thriller' A.J. Finn'A first-rate collaboration... Engrossing from page one' David Baldacci'This book moves like Air Force One. Big and fast' Michael Connelly'A big, splashy juggernaut of a novel ... truly authentic' Harlan Coben

The Heist

Prepare to be hooked by James Patterson's newest thriller in which an art student must orchestrate the heist of a lifetime to save her father... 
 
'A dizzying switchback thriller... Halston is a brilliant heroine' - The Times 
 
'The Picasso Heist is a thrilling, engaging, funny, at times moving, scintillating read' - Felicity Jones, Oscar-nominated actress and audiobook narrator 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' Guardian 
 
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A rare masterpiece by Picasso is about to go to auction, and the whole world is watching. 
 
But bright art student Halston Graham sees an opportunity. One that could secure millions for her future – and freedom for her wrongly imprisoned father… 
 
To pull off the crime of the century, she must assemble an unlikely crack team: an expert in forgery, a ruthless mob boss, and an eccentric fashion designer. 
 
In a game where trust is a luxury and failure is not an option, will Halston’s brilliance be enough to outsmart her enemies? 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

'A dizzying switchback thriller... Halston is a brilliant heroine' - The Times 
 
'The Picasso Heist is a thrilling, engaging, funny, at times moving, scintillating read' - Felicity Jones, Oscar-nominated actress and audiobook narrator 
 
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A rare masterpiece by Picasso is about to go to auction, and the whole world is watching. 
 
But bright art student Halston Graham sees an opportunity. One that could secure millions for her future – and freedom for her wrongly imprisoned father… 
 
To pull off the crime of the century, she must assemble an unlikely crack team: an expert in forgery, a ruthless mob boss, and an eccentric fashion designer. 
 
In a game where trust is a luxury and failure is not an option, will Halston’s brilliance be enough to outsmart her enemies? 
 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

James Patterson

A chilling new standalone from the world's bestselling thriller writer, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Karin Slaughter.'Gracie Bronte aka BULLDOG is sharp-witted and superbly capable but not even she can anticipate the shocking twists coming her way. Patterson and Lupica are a killer team. Another mesmerizing read from a legendary storyteller.' - Karin Slaughter, bestselling author of the Will Trent series. 
 
-----------------------------------------Gracie 'Bulldog' Bronte doesn't shy away from serial killers. 
 
As one of New York's most famous investigative journalists, she's built a career dissecting notorious murder cases from a safe distance. 
 
But a masked serial killer she dubs Traveler has decided it’s time for Gracie to be part of the story. 
 
With bodies appearing across the country, Gracie teams up with ex-NYPD detective Christian Walshe and a close-knit group of operatives to hunt a killer who thrives on the art of performance and playing psychological games. 
 
But Traveler is watching Gracie. Taunting her. Forcing her into a public duel where every move risks another life. 
 
How far is she willing to go to catch the ultimate killer?

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