Lifeguard

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The danger isn't in the water.

Working as a lifeguard at a Florida resort, Ned Kelly meets a woman he is wild about, the woman of his dreams. It feels perfect in every way - except that she is used to caviar and Manolo Blahniks, and he is used to burgers and flip-flops. She is a guest at the luxurious hotel - he lives above a garage.

So when Ned's cousin offers to cut him in on a rich deal he's been commissioned to execute, Ned can't turn him down. The plan is simple, just a fast break-and-enter. The risk is high, and the reward is even greater - $5 million. But on the night of the heist, something goes devastatingly wrong. Who will save the lifeguard?

Ned walks away from his job, his town, and the woman he's fallen in love with. Runs away, actually, knowing that only velocity and secrecy can save his life. But who is pursuing him? The FBI? Whoever sabotaged the heist? Or is it all somehow tied into his new love - and his oldest enemies?

Selected Reviews

Probably my favorite Patterson

by Susan
  • Book Rating: 5/5

Lifeguard

by Mary
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Probably my favorite Patterson

Written by Susan on September 25th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I drove around and around the block. I just didn't want to stop listening. If you like thriller mysteries Patterson always delivers

Lifeguard

Written by Mary on August 26th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Loved it! Made my days in the car fly right by. I've been enjoying all of James Patterson's books.

Lifeguard

Written by Sue on July 23rd, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Great story. Very well narrated kept us on the edge of our seats. Highly recommend

Lifeguard

Written by Anonymous on May 19th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I found the story to have suspense and all the drama that made it enjoyable to listen to. I thoroughly enjoy it.

Good compute listening

Written by Anonymous from Foresthill, CA on February 17th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

A commute listen. The end was a little predictable, but that's okay the story was good not to stressful but enough to keep you coming back for more.

Lifeguard

Written by Anonymous on February 6th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Not my favorite James Patterson book but still pretty good.

Fun

Written by Anonymous from East Dummerston, VT on September 19th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Lifeguard was a fun listen. James Patterson's books in general are just guilty pleasures. Narrator does a great job. I found myself looking forward to getting back in the car to listen in!

Great book

Written by Anonymous from Eureka, MT on September 6th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Loved this book. This is the first James Patterson I've heard. It kept me interested just like reading his books. It definetly made my work day go by so fast.

Fun, Easy Reading or Listening

Written by Suzanne from Davie, FL on September 6th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

In true James Patterson fashion, this is a quick, fun story to listen to. I like listening to it at work when I have filing or the "boring, mundane" work to do. It made it go by a lot faster!

Lifeguard

Written by Pamela Christensen on August 22nd, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

It was an interesting and captivating story. Great story for a long commute home!

Selected Reviews

Probably my favorite Patterson

by Susan
  • Book Rating: 5/5

Lifeguard

by Mary
  • Book Rating: 4/5

More...

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Author Details

Author Details

Patterson, James

James Patterson is an award-winning American author. Formerly the chairman of advertising company J. W. Thompson in the early 1990s, Patterson came up with the slogan "Toys R Us Kid." Shortly after his success with Along Came A Spider, he retired from the firm and devoted his time to writing. The novels-featuring his character, Alex Cross, a black forensic psychologist formerly of the Washington, D.C. Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation, now working as a private psychologist and government consultant-are the most popular books among Patterson readers and the top selling US Detective series in the past ten years.

In 2007, one of every fifteen hardcover novels sold was a James Patterson title - totaling an estimated of 16 million books sold last year in North America alone. In total, Patterson's books have sold an estimated 150 million copies worldwide. He has won awards including the Edgar, the BCA Mystery Guild's Thriller of the Year, and the International Thriller of the Year award. James Patterson was called "the man who can't miss" in Time magazine. He is the first author to have #1 new titles simultaneously on The New York Times adult and children's bestsellers lists, and to have two books on NovelTracker's top-ten list at the same time..He holds the New York Times bestsellers list record with 39 New York Times bestselling titles overall.* He even made an appearance on the Fox TV show The Simpsons as himself.

Patterson is also well known for sharing the spotlight with different co-authors such as Maxine Paetro and Andrew Gross and has often said that collaborating with others brings new and interesting ideas to his stories.

He also founded the James Patterson PageTurner Awards, now in its third year. Patterson has personally given away over $600,000 to reward "people, companies, schools, and other institutions who find original and effective ways to spread the excitement of books and reading."

Patterson's bestselling Women's Murder Club series is now a TV show starring former Law & Order star Angie Harmon. The show premiered in the fall of 2007 on ABC television. Other movie deals are currently in the works with various Hollywood studios including a major motion picture based on his Maximum Ride series, to be produced by Avi Arad, the creator of X-Men and Spiderman. Most recently, the forthcoming Dangerous Days of Daniel X has been optioned by New Regency.

Patterson received his bachelor's degree from Manhattan College.

He lives in Palm Beach, Florida with his wife, Susan, and son, Jack.

Gross, Andrew

Andrew Gross coauthored 2nd Chance and The Jester with James Patterson. He lives with his wife, Lynn, and their three children in Westchester County, New York.