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The Writer

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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
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"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"

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The Audiobook Is A Suspenseful Thriller That Follows Detectives Investigating A Writer's Murdered Husband. While Praised For Its Twisty Plot, Surprising Endings, And Engaging Mystery, Some Felt The Start Was Slow, The Conclusion Unsatisfying, And The Characters Stereotypical. The Themes Explored Include A Police Procedural, Murder Mystery, A Writer's Life, Deception And Betrayal, And Moral Ambiguity In The Storytelling.
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Fast, easy James Patterson pace, but wasnt his voice. I enjoyed the characters. Good redirections and twists. No regrets

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WHAT?!?

Thought I had it all figured out but with all the twists I never saw it coming!

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Outstanding

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

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another great novel

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.

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James Patterson never disappoints

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.

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Wow

So glad I picked up and listened, could not have guessed the ending in a million years. Many twists and turns and for the most part very satisfying.

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Awesome!!!

Amazing twists! I didn’t see them coming. It was so well written and a great narrator.

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Twists and turns!

Patterson at his best! Fast moving and easy to read. Couldn't put it down. Looking for another Patterson to read.

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Awesome story!!!

I really enjoyed this book, very interesting clever and intriguing, keeps you on the edge of your seat!!!

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Unexpected

Loved the twists and turns! Totally unpredictable! Not sure what else I can say without giving away the twists and turns! I'll just confirm this is a must read/listen!

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