The Writer: A Thriller

By James Patterson and J. D. Barker

A true-crime author gets swept up in a murder plot in a psychological thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author, James Patterson. "Excellent ... perfectly executed ... genuinely suspenseful, even shocking." --Booklist NYPD Detective Declan Shaw gets a call: How fast can you get to the Beresford building on Central Park West? In the tower apartment, Shaw finds two people. One of them is famous. One of them is dead. And only one of them knows the ending to this story. Is it the victim or the killer? "One gonzo plot twist follows the next ... loads of fun." -Publishers Weekly "Nothing is as it seems in this incredible novel ... One of the best books of the year." -Red Carpet Crash

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Published Mar 17, 2025

400 pages

Average rating: 8.26

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Breannalf
8/10 stars
The Writer is a gripping, fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing from the very first page to the last. James Patterson once again proves his mastery of suspense, weaving twists and turns that make it nearly impossible to put the book down. Just when you think you have it figured out, Patterson throws in another surprise that changes everything. A must-read for fans of unpredictable and engaging mysteries.
Sandy Murphy
10/10 stars
I absolutely loved reading this book. Just when I thought I had it figured out, a turn the other way. And the end.....WOW!!!

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