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Red Alert

By: Marshall Karp, James Patterson
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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The richest of New York's rich gather at the Pierre's Cotillion Room to raise money for those less fortunate. The mayor - with Detectives Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald of the elite NYPD Red task force providing security - is on hand to applaud the Silver Bullet Foundation's new plan for public housing.

A fatal blast rocks the room, stirring up horrifying memories of 9/11. Is the explosion an act of terrorism - or a homicide?

A big-name female filmmaker is the next to die, in a desolate corner of New York City. Zach and Kylie investigate, and the intimate details of the director's life remind them of their own impossible situation - their personal relationship seems as unsolvable as the murders.

The crimes keep escalating, and the perpetrators may be among the A-list New Yorkers NYPD Red was formed to protect. Their insane pursuit of ever-greater pleasures, indulgences, and thrills could be the catalyst of destruction on an unthinkable scale. Zach and Kylie track a shadowy killer as he masterfully plays out his vendetta-and threatens to take down NYPD Red in the bargain.

©2018 James Patterson and Marshall Karp (P)2018 Hachette Audio

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awesome

the book was excellent the narration was excellent the only thing I can say is I could see what was going to happen but certainly loved the job getting there

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Great follow up on the first four

This segment continues an interesting law enforcement line, doing your job and working around politics!

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great series

i love this series. this one did not disappoint. hopefully they cam keep it going

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Good book, good series Excellent Narrator!

I found this book to be exactly what I expected it to be from Patterson and Karp. This is a good solid series with all the requirements for a mystery novel.
This book has two major plots going on. One is the murder of a sex addicted woman in the film industry. The other is that of a bomber in NYC who is assumed to be a terrorist.
The publisher's summary sets up the book very well and I would not want to add anything else that might ruin this for anyone else. There are a few unexpected twists especially at the end with the terrorist case.
This book is certainly worth the credit.
Now Edoardo Ballerini is fantastic. I always look forward to listening to him and he did not disappoint.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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A Tight and Twisty Crime Thriller

The interplay of main and supporting characters provides an excellent background to a solid Police Procedural Drama! The surprising ending leaves room for more novels in the NYPD-RED Series.

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Great listen but missed the Kindle sync

The stories and subplots keep you think and the end was a hit . Loved it!

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Another fun NYPD Red Mystery!

If you liked the previous NYPD Red novels, you'll like this one. What a fun way to spend time in the car.

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Glad to have selected this

Good stuff. Nice twists and turns. Interesting listen. Author consistently puts out good material. Will look for more.

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Best one! Could not stop til it was done.

If you could sum up Red Alert in three words, what would they be?

Entertaining and satisfying read.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cheryl. Beautiful smart funny......

What does Edoardo Ballerini bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He makes the characters real and believable.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Your not as smart as you think you are.....

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Can't wait for the next one!!!!

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Excellent

James Patterson does it again. My favorite author!! There were three crimes going on to be solved, but I was never confused. AMAZING

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