The Writer: A Thriller

"Consider blocking out a few hours of uninterrupted reading time" for The Writer, #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson's "Excellent...perfectly executed...genuinely suspenseful" (Booklist) thriller about a true-crime author swept up in a murder plot.

"Entertaining...one gonzo plot twist follows the next...loads of fun." (Publishers Weekly)

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 a woman waiting for him. She's covered in blood. A body is lying dead on the floor of the luxurious living room.
Every book in the apartment's floor-to-ceiling shelves is by the same author: bestselling true-crime writer Denise Morrow.
"This is you?" Shaw asks the woman. "You're a writer?"
Only one person knows the ending to this story. Is it the victim or the killer?

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Published Mar 17, 2025

400 pages

Average rating: 8.5

6 RATINGS

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Breannalf
May 18, 2025
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.

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