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22 Seconds

By: James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Narrated by: January LaVoy
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Publisher's summary

In this thriller from a #1 New York Times bestselling author, SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer has guns on her mind and only twenty-two seconds until she loses her badge—or her life.

SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer has guns on her mind.

There’s buzz of a last-ditch shipment of drugs and weapons crossing the Mexican border ahead of new restrictive gun laws. Before Lindsay can act, her top informant tips her to a case that hits disturbingly close to home.

Former cops. Professional hits. All with the same warning scrawled on their bodies:

You talk, you die.

Now it’s Lindsay’s turn to choose.

©2022 James Patterson and Maxine Paetro (P)2022 Little, Brown & Company
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Critic reviews

“The women characters are serious, strong, and admirable. Enjoyable storytelling by two masters of the craft.”—Kirkus Reviews

“James Patterson’s 22 Seconds is this summer’s must-read crime thriller—here’s why: The newest book in the series is the best of them all.”—Woman's World

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Never disappoints

These books never seem to disappoint. This one does have quite a bit of story lines going so really pay attention to them all. As always, one of my favorites from this series!

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So what was the diabetic storyline for?

Was a good story. But what was the kid killed by parents who didn’t treat her diabetes? It was like a no need to be included storyline. James Patterson knows how to write a story. I’m pretty surprised by the unsupported and unfinished story lines.

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Another great read!

I just hope that these story lines aren't based on real people out there. The gore and violence are back. keep them coming.

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Great Patterson!!!

Awesome characters with a strong plot! Interesting, new ideas included! You should read this now!

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January LaVoy

January LaVoy is one of THE BEST narrators around!!! Her move from one character’s voice to the next is so smooth. I love Patterson’s books, and this series is one of my favorites. Being able to listen to them be told by such a talented person is the whole package!

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Not my favor.

Was not what I expected. I must have gotten lost in all the many stories and missed the Women’s Book Club meetings.

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Really good

Great storyline with some interesting characters. Kept me entertained all the way through. The narration was also well done.

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Another hit.

Mail bitingly until the end. I couldn’t put the audio down. I am looking for another book now.

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Awesome!

Another great story by James Patterson! It was so good that I hated to pause it when I had other things to do!!!

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Great read

As always James Patterson delivers a great book
If u are a women's club fan you will live 22 Seconds

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