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When Lauren Stillwell, an 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 this rollercoaster ride of thrills.

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Advanced Nancy Drew

by Tom
  • Book Rating: 3/5

the quickie

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Advanced Nancy Drew

Written by Tom from Lafayette, IN on August 25th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 3/5

Of some interest but just too far fetched. Just when believability starts to set in, the plot takes a far reaching jump and then another one after that. In depth plotting yields to thin and contrived scenarios.

the quickie

Written by Anonymous on May 31st, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

As with most Patterson books, the story moves quickly and is interesting. I liked the ending.

the Cat who Dropped a Bombshell

Written by Nell Molloy on April 25th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Another gem about the two feline sleuths who let Quill share their lives..If I could rate this higher, I would! It is the cat's meow !A wonderfully read audio~

The Quickie

Written by Jacquelyn Lowe on February 5th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

James Patterson did it again. This is a great mystery with many twists and turns. Keeps you interested every moment. My husband caught me in the garage listening to it. I had gotten home from errands and I didn't want to stop listening, I sat there for about an hour to hear the ending.

THE QUICKIE

Written by Teri Durfee from Phoenix, AZ on October 23rd, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I absolutely loved this book. I have read all of James Patterson's book so I must give praise to Michael Ledwidge also. What a fantastic book. The narrarator was excellent. I even wanted to stay at work longer than need be to continue listening. Great plot and lots of twists and turns. One of the mystery books that I could not guess the outcome. These two authors need to work together again and often. Great Great Book!!!!!!!!!!!

The Quickie

Written by Ruth Mitchell from Hampden, ME on August 14th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Love James Patterson books they are all great. Keeps you on the edge of your seat.

The Quickie

Written by Billie Jo Schafer on August 14th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

The Quickie was one of James Patterson's better books. It is not related to any of his other ones and stands on it's own. It kept my interest from the first chapter, til the last. I couldn't turn it off. I couldn't guess what was going to happen next. A must read for mystery fans.

The Quickie

Written by Pam Allen on July 30th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I loved this book. It had so many twists and surprises it kept me interested right to the end.James Patterson has that effect on some of us!

Selected Reviews

Advanced Nancy Drew

by Tom
  • Book Rating: 3/5

the quickie

by Anonymous
  • 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.