The Writer

A Thriller

De: James Patterson, J. D. Barker

Narrado por: Peter Ganim

“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?"
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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

Reseñas de la Crítica

"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"

Topsy Turvy Unpredictable

Great story. Just when you think that you know what will happen next, something new happens.

The most unique story

This story is full of twists and turns. I’d like to listen to it again to really appreciate the planning that went into it. Best’s Patterson in a long time.

Good story ok performance

Sounded almost robotic but the storyline was great. Suspense until the end is always a good thing

Storline

I loved the pace of the story, it kept my interest the whole way through.....

the writer

I didn't like the ending. A original ending would have been if the cop got away with it. He was not a good person but he was not evil.

The twists & turns!

Loved it! It was a great read! The twist and turns never stopped, I wasn’t sure what was true and what wasn’t and what was going to happen! I didn’t love the ending but that’s bc I always want the good guys to win and felt she deserved what she got. Two great authors wrote a great book!

So many twists and turns

There's are so many twists in this story that you won't be able to figure it out. Three card monte indeed. I don't think anyone can figure out the ending. I thought the narration was great.

detective mystery

good plot & charater development. A bit unrealistic but current & engaging. I would recomend this for a quick & entertining read.

Wow an amazing plot

Well, this Plot certainly keeps you guessing up until the very end and I doubt any reader will accurately know the ending

Brilliantly intertwined!!

There is no way you can guess the outcome!! It just all fits!! Loved every word!!