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The Writer

A Thriller

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The Writer

By: James Patterson, J. D. Barker
Narrated by: Peter Ganim
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“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?

©2025 James Patterson and J. D. Barker (P)2025 Little, Brown & Company
Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting

Critic reviews

"Entertaining … 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"

Unexpected Plot Twists • Gripping Suspense • Great Narrator • Clever Storytelling • Surprising Ending • Enjoyable Listen
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Thought I had it all figured out but with all the twists I never saw it coming!

WHAT?!?

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Fast, easy James Patterson pace, but wasnt his voice. I enjoyed the characters. Good redirections and twists. No regrets

Good

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Loved all the twists and turns. Made for a very interesting listen. I’ll be listening to more of James Pattersons books.

Outstanding

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I highly recommend this book. From beginning to end u just never know what is going to happen. It’s awesome!!!

U just never know

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another great novel by James Patterson, it's funny how the littlest things that we tend to over look can catch people doing something they shouldn't. Good read.

another great novel

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This book reads as a typical suspenseful cop novel but as it glides through the twists and turns and plot surprises it proves the fresh ideas keep coming from this prolific writer.

James Patterson never disappoints

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There was a surprise every time you thought you knew what was going on right up until the last moment

So much miss direction

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Just when you think know figured it out, nope that’s a twist! Then another and another…all the way till the end! Mike drop!

Delicious

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Truly enjoyed this book. The twist and turns really had me at the edge of my seat not believing what was true. What you think or assume is never the case! Def recommend

The twist this book gives….

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Great twist in the end. Hate to see Decker go tho. His character has lots of layers.

Twist

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