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_____________________________Showgirls. Millionaires. Murder.Jack Morgan, head of Private Investigations, the global PI agency of the rich and famous, is being pushed to the limit. His car has been firebombed, his ex is dating someone else, and his twin brother is still out to destroy him.But Private doesn’t rest, and nor do its clients: not the LAPD who need Private’s help catching two scumbags with diplomatic immunity, and not the client who has just confessed to murdering his wife.Add to that Jack’s best friend being held on a trumped-up charge that could see him locked away for a very long time, and it seems like all bets are off…

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In this new illustrated middle-grade series from James Patterson, an extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class... and elementary school will never be the same!It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he's dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E – for "Error". Sammy's no stranger to robots – his house is full of a colourful cast of them. But this one not only thinks it's Sammy's brother... it's actually even nerdier than Sammy.Will E be Sammy's one-way ticket to Loserville? Or will he prove to the world that it's cool to be square? It's a roller-coaster ride for Sammy to discover the amazing secret E holds that could change his family forever... if all goes well on the trial run!

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In book two of the House of Robots series, it's 'bot brains versus 'bot brawn in an all-out war!Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez and his 'bro-bot' E are making new friends every day as E works as his bedridden sister Maddie's school proxy. But disaster strikes when E malfunctions just in time to be upstaged by the super-cool new robot on the block – and loses his ability to help Maddie. Now it's up to Sammy to figure out what's wrong with E and save his family!

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Containing never-before-seen snapshots of a road trip of a lifetimeWhen Axi Moore decides to take a road trip across the US, the only person she wants to go with her is her best friend Robinson – who she also happens to be secretly in love with. She’s planned it all out, and all he has to do is say yes.Axi has had a tough life: her little sister died young, her mother walked out and her father turned to the bottle for comfort. Her parents escaped their grief in their own ways; this trip will be hers.But life doesn’t always work out as you plan it, and there are some things you just can’t run away from.

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The tree is decorated, the cookies are baked, and the presents are wrapped, but the biggest celebration this Christmas is Gaby Summerhill's wedding.Since her husband died three years ago, Gaby's four children have drifted apart, each consumed by the turbulence of their own lives. They haven't celebrated Christmas together since their father's death, but when Gaby announces that she's getting married - and that the groom will remain a secret until the wedding day - she may finally be able to bring them home for the holidays.But the wedding isn't the only surprise - there is one more unexpected gift, and it could change all their lives for ever.With deeply affecting characters and the emotional twists of a James Patterson thriller, The Christmas Wedding is a fresh look at family and the magic of the festive season.

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SOON TO BE AN ORIGINAL AMAZON PRIME 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_____________________________________THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLERDetective Alex Cross has three killers to hunt, and one to escape . . .Pulled in every direction by three different investigations, Alex Cross has never been under more pressure.And with a crisis at home that threatens to tear his family apart, Cross's attention is divided.While Cross tracks the killers, he doesn't notice that someone is tracking him._____________________________________'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBEN

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Daniel X has never lost a battle against the disgusting, dangerous extraterrestrials on his List of Alien Outlaws. But he must now face a foe whose origins appear nearer to the depths of Hell than to the outer reaches of the galaxy! 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.To Daniel’s horror, thousands of humans defect to Number 2’s side without a fight. But for the first time in his life, Daniel doesn’t have to take a stand on his own. He’s connected with powerful military and intelligence groups that are prepared to follow his lead in the ultimate showdown against the evil that has plagued planet Earth for so long.Readers beware - and be prepared for a truly epic battle that evokes the ancient prophesies of the end of the world!

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_________________________________‘Has all the characteristics of his work . . . pace, action, mystery and cool’ SUNDAY TIMESMaximum Ride and her best friends have always had one another's backs, no matter what. Living as fugitives, they never had a choice – but, just when they need one another the most, Fang has left the flock. Max is heartbroken at losing her closest ally but, with Dylan ready and willing to fight by her side, she can no longer deny that his incredible intensity draws her in.With a deadly force racing across the globe, Max will need Fang for the greatest battle they’ve ever faced.Can they reunite for the ultimate showdown?________________________________This book was recently reissued with a new cover, so stock may vary.

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___________________________‘Has all the characteristics of his work . . . pace, action, mystery and cool’ SUNDAY TIMESFang will be the first to die . . .Maximum Ride is used to surviving against the odds, but nothing has ever come as close to destroying her as the horrifying prophesy that she will lose her best friend, her soulmate.Max's desperate desire to protect Fang brings the two closer together than ever. But when the magnificent Dylan is introduced into the flock, their world is upended yet again.Raised in a lab like the others, Dylan has been created for only one reason: to be Max's perfect partner.And meanwhile, the apocalypse is coming . . .________________________________This book was recently reissued with a new cover, so stock may vary.

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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 and Dolly Parton, 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.

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There are two sides to every story.Husband and wife Archie and Francine Hughes are heroes in their hometown of Philadelphia. Archie is a football star, while Francine is a Grammy-winning singer.So everyone is in a state of shock when news breaks about the seemingly perfect couple.One spouse is murdered. The other is Suspect Number One.Even before the case hits the courtroom, it's the hottest ticket in town. For the defence: Cooper Lamb, private investigator to the stars. For the prosecution: Veena Lion, an attorney so bright she's got to wear shades.Between them, they know every secret in the Hughes household. Together, they prove how two wrongs can make a right.___________________________________________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

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'A really entertaining thriller [that] like Michael Crichton . . . keeps ratcheting up the suspense' Booklist____________________________Two sisters have always stood together. Now, they're the only ones left.In the shadow of Mount Hood in the US Pacific Northwest, sixteen-year-old Tennant is checking rabbit traps with her eight-year-old sister Sophie.The girls are suddenly overcome by a strange vibration rising out of the forest, building in intensity until it sounds like a deafening crescendo of screams.From out of nowhere, their father sweeps them up and drops them through a trapdoor into a storm cellar. But the noise only gets worse . . .________________________________Praise for James Patterson'The master storyteller of our times' Hillary Rodham Clinton'Nobody does it better' Jeffery Deaver'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' Patricia Cornwell'A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting' Mark Lawson, Guardian'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' Ian Rankin

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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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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 and Dolly Parton, 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.

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With mounting threats to her family, a woman must uncover the truth about her husband's mysterious past before it's too late.'Wow! Lies He Told Me is a roller coaster from start to finish! I was hooked from the first page, and the final twist blew me away! This is a thriller you won't want to miss!' FREIDA McFADDEN, #1 bestselling author of The Housemaid__________________An attorney and mother of two discovers her husband has a secret life - and it might cost them all their lives.Everyone in the small town of Hemingway Grove knows David and Marcie Bowers.David owns the local pub. Marcie is a former big-city lawyer who practices family law.When David jumps into Cotton River to save a drowning stranger, he's celebrated as a hero and his daring actions are broadcast on every news outlet.For most people, newfound fame is a lifeline.For David Bowers, it's a death sentence.For

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From the greatest thriller writer comes a new novel in the globally bestselling Michael Bennett series..._____________________________________A serial killer is taking out cops in NYC. Could Detective Michael Bennett be next?Michael Bennett says a prayer every time he witnesses a death. In his line of work, it happens too often.But lately he's attended so many police funerals that his deepening sadness is crossing into the zone of suspicion.Bennett must find the person responsible for the deaths of his friends - before he becomes their next target.With a new baby on the way, Bennett's protective instincts - as a father, a colleague and a detective - have never faced a bigger test._____________________________________Readers LOVE the Michael Bennett series...***** 'What a thrilling read!'***** 'I've read many Michael Bennett stories and have never been disappointed. Can't wait for the next one!'***** 'I love reading James Patterson's books! Just when I thought I had this one figured out the story took a turn that I didn't see coming!'***** 'Great read!'***** 'The Michael Bennett series is one of my favourites.'_____________________________________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

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