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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?"
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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 • Excellent Voice Talent • Layered Characters • Masterful Complexity
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Great story. Just when you think that you know what will happen next, something new happens.

Topsy Turvy Unpredictable

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This story is full of twists and turns. I’d like to listen to it again to really appreciate the planning that went into it. Best’s Patterson in a long time.

The most unique story

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Sounded almost robotic but the storyline was great. Suspense until the end is always a good thing

Good story ok performance

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I loved the pace of the story, it kept my interest the whole way through.....

Storline

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I didn't like the ending. A original ending would have been if the cop got away with it. He was not a good person but he was not evil.

the writer

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Loved it! It was a great read! The twist and turns never stopped, I wasn’t sure what was true and what wasn’t and what was going to happen! I didn’t love the ending but that’s bc I always want the good guys to win and felt she deserved what she got. Two great authors wrote a great book!

The twists & turns!

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There's are so many twists in this story that you won't be able to figure it out. Three card monte indeed. I don't think anyone can figure out the ending. I thought the narration was great.

So many twists and turns

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good plot & charater development. A bit unrealistic but current & engaging. I would recomend this for a quick & entertining read.

detective mystery

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Well, this Plot certainly keeps you guessing up until the very end and I doubt any reader will accurately know the ending

Wow an amazing plot

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There is no way you can guess the outcome!! It just all fits!! Loved every word!!

Brilliantly intertwined!!

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