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___________________________The mayor of New York has a daughter who's missing. Detective Michael Bennett has a son who's in prison. Can one father help the other?Bennett and the mayor have always had a tense relationship, but now the mayor sees in Bennett an exceptional investigator who might be willing to take on a case that needs to be kept under the radar. The two men strike the deal.Sources lead Bennett to a homicide in the Bronx. The victim has ties to a sophisticated hacking operation - and also to the mayor's missing daughter. But this murder is part of a serial killing spree, one with national security implications. And suddenly Bennett is at the centre of a dangerous triangle anchored by NYPD, FBI and an international crime organization.Michael Bennett has always been an honourable man, but sometimes honour has to take a back seat. Survival comes first.

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The world's bestselling thriller writer, James Patterson, is partnering with Discovery ID again to develop all-new true crime stories where murder isn't always the worst thing that can happen to you.MURDER OF INNOCENCE(with Max DiLallo)It's impossible to resist Andrew Luster. He's rich, charming, good-looking, and dozens of women have fallen under his spell. But there's a very dark, very dangerous side to his womanising. And it'll take a global manhunt to put him behind bars. A MURDEROUS AFFAIR(with Andrew Bourelle)Mark Putnam is a rookie FBI agent given his first assignment in a remote part of Kentucky. When female informant Susan Smith helps him make a big break in an important case, rumours begin circulating about an affair and a pregnancy. Then Susan suddenly disappears . . .

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'Smart characters, shocking twists' Lisa Gardner'Lots of clever links in the breakneck plot' Cork Evening Echo'This crime drama races along in short, action-packed chapters' My Weekly______________The Sunday Times bestsellerA city in flames and a trail gone cold . . .A string of fatal arson attacks has broken out in San Francisco. The targets have one thing in common: they are all rich, successful, married couples. With four couples dead, Detective Lindsay Boxer is determined to put an end to the killings.When a devastating new lead emerges in the high-profile disappearance of the governor's son, Lindsay suspects the two cases may be connected.Pushed to their breaking points, can the Women's Murder Club stop the cold-blooded killers before the city burns?______________More praise for the Women's Murder Club'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough' Heidi Perks'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy' Jo Spain'I have never begun a Patterson book and been able to put it down' Larry King'A compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' Sun'Fast-moving, intricately plotted . . . Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart' Mirror'Patterson and Paetro at their best.... A series that shows no signs of fatigue or flagging' BookReporter.com

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Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues perplexed. Across the country, men and women are kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappear completely. These people are not being taken for ransom, Alex realizes. They are being bought and sold. And it seems The Wolf is the master criminal behind this terrible trade and who is bringing a new reign of terror to organized crime. Even as he admires the FBI's vast resources, Alex is impatient with the Bureau's clumsiness and caution when it is time to move. A lone wolf himself, he has to go out alone to track his new prey and try to rescue some of the victims while they are still alive. As the case boils over, Alex is in hot water at home, too. His ex-fiancée, Christine Johnson, comes back into his life - and not for the reasons Alex might have hoped.

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SOON TO BE AN ORIGINAL AMAZON PRIME SERIES_______________________________________The twenty-eighth novel in the bestselling Alex Cross series______________________________'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, international bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series______________________________A scandalous double homicide opens the psychological case files on Alex Cross...When a glamorous socialite and a high school principal are found murdered, the shocking double homicide dominates tabloid headlines.Detective Alex Cross knew both victims well, especially Kay who had been his patient once. And maybe more.Alex's former Metro Homicide Partner tracks the slain principal's final movements to Alabama where Alex investigates Kay's past. They discover that although she had many enemies, all of them needed her alive.The more the investigators push, the more resistance they find, and Alex is left facing a desperate choice between breaking trust and losing his way.

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SOON TO BE AN ORIGINAL AMAZON PRIME SERIES___________________________________'Alex Cross is a legend' Harlan Coben'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'A character for the ages' Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child'Alex Cross. . . only gets better and better' Lisa Scottoline________________________The latest novel in the globally bestselling Alex Cross series.Alex Cross ventures into the rugged Montana wilderness - where he will be the prey.He's not on the job, but on a personal mission.Until he's attacked by two rival teams of assassins, controlled by the same mastermind who has stalked Alex and his family for years.Darkness falls. The river churns into rapids. Shots ring out through the forest.No backup. No way out. Fear no evil.________________________Praise for James Patterson'James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged.' Steve Berry'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' Ian Rankin'Nobody does it better.' Jeffrey Deaver

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SOON TO BE AN ORIGINAL AMAZON PRIME SERIES_______________________________With the country in chaos and corruption on all sides, there's only one person to turn to.When a series of military-style attacks erupt across the United States, Detective John Sampson is called in to investigate. The attacks are untraceable, with patterns too random to decipher, leaving Sampson struggling to find a link amongst the carnage.As Sampson discovers a lead through an ex-military contact, his partner Alex Cross is brutally side-lined, leaving him certain about one thing: he can trust no one.With soldiers called on secret assignments and others mysteriously disappearing, Sampson must revisit his military past if he's to save his country's future.____________Readers are loving Cross Down . . .'Captivating''Thrilling storyline and well-developed characters''Lots of action that has you hooked''Can't recommend the book enough''Brilliant story' Cross Down was a Sunday Times no.3 bestseller 17/06/2023

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Life has no meaning unless it's lived for the benefit of future generations'Crafted from original interviews, American Heroes tells the vivid, authentic stories of the veterans who give themselves and even their lives serving in overseas conflict from World War Two to Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.Outnumbered, under pressure and under fire, these men and women exhibited extraordinary selflessness, camaraderie and patriotism. For their service and sacrifice, they earned the US military's highest awards for valour.In this powerful collection of never-before-told stories, James Patterson and First Sergeant U.S. Army (Ret.) Matt Eversmann salute America's most courageous military heroes._________________________________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.''

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'A classic, witty and wonderful mystery from the king of crime. Fast-paced and fun, clever and exciting. I loved it.' CHRIS WHITAKER'I loved every criminally delicious moment of Holmes, Margaret and Poe. What a wild ride! Hooked from the first page - and not just by the crime story but also the depth and complexity of the characters. Rock on Book 2!' DREDA SAY MITCHELL___________________________________________Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple and Auguste Poe run the most in-demand private investigation agency in New York City.The three detectives make a formidable team, solving a series of seemingly impossible crimes which expose the dark underbelly of the city - from a priceless art theft, high-stakes kidnapping and a decades-old unsolved murder, to a gruesome subterranean prison and corruption and bribery at the highest levels of power.But it's not long before their headline-grabbing breakthroughs, unconventional methods - and untraceable pasts - attract the attention of the NYPD and the FBI.After all, it's no surprise that there's a mystery or two to unravel in the city that never sleeps . . . not least, who really are Holmes, Margaret and Poe?________________________Readers are loving Holmes, Margaret and Poe . . .***** 'I devoured this in less than 24 hours and I did not want it to end'***** 'I loved this book!'***** 'This has quickly become my favourite James Patterson novel to date'***** 'A great start to what I'm hoping will turn into a fantastic new series'***** 'Read in a day'________________________________'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' Patricia Cornwell'A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting.' Mark Lawson, Guardian'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'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer . . . Simply put: nobody does it better.' Jeffrey 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 ConnellyHolmes, Margaret and Poe was a No.10 Sunday Times bestseller 14/01/2024

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Organized into three sections, it begins with the phenomena of fire followed by the principles of design by which one develops a defense against fire disaster in buildings. Lastly, it deals with the hardware of fire control, communication and extinguishment. A thorough analysis of building code criteria regarding fire safety is included. Each chapter features study aids along with questions and answers.

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On the verge of resigning from the D.C. police force, Detective Alex Cross knows he can't refuse this case. His partner John Sampson has a friend who has been framed for murder and is facing the gas chamber. His accusers? The United States Army. As a new woman in Cross's life brings him hope in the face of a devastating loss at home, Cross and Sampson go up against codes of honor and silence and three ruthless killers. But a bigger threat lies in wait: Their controller, a lethal genius who will introduce Cross to new depths of terror . . the last of the FOUR BLIND MICE.

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No stockings, no gifts, no tinsel and no tree - has Christmas been cancelled?It''s mid-December and for the fifth year in a row, there is little sign of the festive season in the Sullivan family''s home in South London. That is until a mysterious someone starts sending strange gifts to widower Henry and his two children.First, a small-beaked and feathered face pokes its head out from between the branches of a pear tree. Before they know it, the Sullivan''s home is full of boisterous animals and house guests, all demanding their attention.The next twelve days turn the Sullivan family''s lives upside down in ways they never could have imagined. And even though this Christmas will be messy, it may be just the gift their family needs.____________________________Readers love The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas . . .''I''ll probably read this book again next Christmas, this sounds like a tradition

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As Michael Bennett's wedding day approaches, a killer has a vow of his own to fulfil in the thirteenth thriller featuring the NYPD's finest detectiveWeeks before NYPD Detective Michael Bennett is to marry his long-time love, Mary Catherine, an assassin announces their presence in the city with a string of murders.All of the victims are young women, and each has been killed in a manner as precise as it was gruesome. Tasked with working alongside the FBI, Bennett uncovers multiple cold-case homicides across the country that fit the same distinctive pattern.He promises Mary Catherine that the case won't affect their upcoming wedding, but, as he struggles to connect the killings, Bennett may be walking into a deadly trap.

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JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 400 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels - and he has written many other number one bestsellers including stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction.James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, Dog Diaries, Treasure Hunters and Max Einstein series. 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.

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Stafford Lee Penney is the best defence lawyer in Mississippi - he''s never lost a case. Until now.Hot on the heels of his latest courtroom victory, his wife is brutally murdered. Devastated, Stafford Lee spirals into a losing streak that forces him to abandon his once brilliant career.But his wife''s killer is still on the loose and they seem determined to frame Stafford Lee for their crimes. Rising from rock bottom, he makes a bold return to court - to defend himself in the biggest murder trial this town has ever seen.Stafford Lee must crack the toughest case of his career. And this time, it''s personal._________________________________________________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,

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A series of meticulously planned bank robberies ends in murder, and detective Alex Cross must pit his wits against the bizarre and sadistic mastermind behind the crimes. Although torn between dedication to his job and commitment to his family, Cross cannot ignore the case, despite the risks he knows will come with hunting down a killer - and the heartbreaking cost. James Patterson's bestseller takes us from deep inside the crazy world of a psychopath's masquerade right to the heart of fiction's most brilliant detective, Alex Cross, in an explosive tale where mind games lead to violence and the slightest mistake will be punished with death.

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Number 2 is an unstoppable criminal who's slowly been amassing an underground army of alien henchmen to enslave Earth's population - all in preparation for the arrival of Number 1, the most powerful alien in the universe, and Daniel's arch-nemesis.

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'So hard to put down' The Express'Turn up the heat' New York Times'[Patterson] always takes thrills to the next level' Pittsburgh Tribune_______________________________________He's America's most brilliant president ever. He's also a psychopath.US president Keegan Barrett swept into office on his success as director of the CIA. Six months into his first term, he devises a clandestine power grab with a deadly motive: Revenge.President Barrett personally orders Special Agents Liam Grey and Noa Himel to execute his plan, but their loyalties are divided. As CIA agents they've sworn to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all threats, both foreign and domestic.When the threat comes directly from the Oval Office, that's where the blowback begins._______________________________________Praise for James Patterson'The master storyteller of our times' Hillary Rodham Clinton'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' Lee Child'Nobody does it better' Jeffery Deaver 'A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting' Mark Lawson, Guardian'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' Patricia Cornwell'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' Ian Rankin

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