Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson

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Genre - Thriller


Detective Alex Cross once again finds himself on Christmas Eve having to attend a crisis scene whereby a father is threatening to murder his own family. Not only does he have to appease his family, but again is called out on Christmas Day to discover a wanted women by the FBI who threatens in the name of Allah to destroy as many American citizens as she can. Alex needs to find out her co-conspirers and once again, is in a life threatening situation.


A good read for Patterson fans. Did you know that James Patterson has also written children’s books which started off as an encouragement for his own son who did not always like reading?


---- Reviewed by Judy, Rowville Bookchat

Private: #1 Suspect by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

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Genre - Thriller


After the reading the first chapter with its sophistication of a Patterson murder, the next phase completely reverses into mayhem with street kids, murder and drugs. It is so different from the start of the book, makes you wonder if you want to keep reading and what is the real plot. Yes. The main character Jack Morgan if affected by both sides, and number one suspect in a very elaborate death. Jack is fighting for his life, his reputation and efforts to find the killer. A good read, but going through the first few chapters sends the story into turmoil. However, Patterson in his usual style, marries up all the events with plenty of thrills and twists for Patterson fans.


---- Reviewed by Judy, Rowville Bookchat

I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson

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Genre -Thriller

Detective Michael Bennett with his brood of 10 (all adopted and very much loved) is after an infamous South American drug king and finally gets him in court. However, the outcome is not good, the drug king has fingers everywhere and causes death and destruction to not only the Police but he is out to get Bennett personally with death threats as to what he would do to Bennett and his family.

A very gripping read and the end result leaves you very much in suspense. As a reader,  it ends rather abruptly and makes you wonder if there will be a follow up. It certainly leaves one thinking and of course, enticing us as readers, to keep this in mind.

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The Quickie by James Patterson

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Genre - Thriller


This is another extremely fast moving book by James Patterson. Lauren's marriage is perfect she has a fantastic job and she loves her life. Which is why she can't believe her eyes when she witnesses the ultimate betrayal, Lauren sees her husband with another woman. This leads her to seek revenge a way to even the playing field. However her revenge quickie, a night of passion takes a terrifying turn when she witnesses a shocking crime. The crime threatens to unravel her whole life and it doesn't seem to matter which choices Lauren makes; she just can't seem to catch a break, when the crime is brought into the light of day and the police take on an aggressive stance towards solving the case.


---- Reviewed by Tegan, Guest