The Quickie - Hardcover

Patterson, James; Ledwidge, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316117366 ISBN 13: 9780316117364

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2007

Synopsis

Lauren Stillwell is not your average damsel in distress. When the NYPD cop discovers her husband leaving a hotel with another woman, she decides to beat him at his own game. But her revenge goes dangerously awry, and she finds her world spiraling into a hell that becomes more terrifying by the hour.In a further twist of fate, Lauren must take on a job that threatens everything she stands for. Now, she's paralyzed by a deadly secret that could tear her life apart. With her job and marriage on the line, Lauren's desire for retribution becomes a lethal inferno as she fights to save her livelihood--and her life.Patterson takes us on a twisting roller-coaster ride of thrills in his most gripping novel yet. This story of love, lust and dangerous secrets will have readers' hearts pounding to the very last page.

About this title

Review:

"Action? Check. Suspense? By the carload. Romance? Yes. Erotica? Let's Just say that it's not limited to the cover." "Bookreporter.com""

"Simply the best suspense thriller I've read to date." "NightsandWeekends.com""

"Will have you gasping out loud at nearly every page." "TheRomanceReadersConnection.com""

"Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried. There's no stopping his imagination." "New York Times Book Review""

"When it comes to constructing a harrowing plot, author James Patterson can turn a screw all right." "New York Daily News""

"Patterson juggles twist after twist with genuine glee." "San Francisco Chronicle""

Book Description:

Murder never felt so good

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0316117366
• ISBN 13: 9780316117364
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368